PRINCESS

Anne’s husband Tim Laurence represented the Queen at the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino, causing mutterings of discontent from veterans expecting a more senior royal. Because of his lowly status, the event could not be listed in the Court Circular. Ditto with his signing of the Christchurch massacre book of condolence at the New Zealand parliament. Shouldn’t Timmy’s status be upgraded for his appearances to be listed? He is the only spouse of a ‘working royal’ who isn’t.