From the palace

Aides for Prince William have formed a new mantra for future overseas visits – culture not colony. The duke’s team want to avoid repeats of the scenes earlier this year when the future King visited the Caribbean. They are busy working on the schedule for next year’s overseas tours and are already giving extra thought to how specific events might be received. Colonialstyle uniforms and outfits are out, as are parades celebrating the days of Empire.