Plans for the funeral of Prince Andrew, the former Duke of York, are reportedly being considered to mirror those of Princess Margaret, the late Queen's sister. However, a commentary from the Mail on Sunday argues that Andrew's behavior and attitude in the Epstein affair mean he has forfeited any entitlement to royal ceremony.
The commentary suggests that while Andrew's bravery in the Falklands War should not be forgotten, the British public would be dismayed if his obsequies took place in royal surroundings or with the trappings of monarchy. It posits that as a private citizen, his funeral should also be private.
Separately, the commentary addresses concerns about the Labour party's educational background and its policies on private schooling. It notes that a significant percentage of individuals in the current Labour Cabinet attended private schools, with a substantial portion having gone to Oxford or Cambridge. The article highlights the case of Miatta Fahnbulleh, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, who reportedly educates her own three children privately, despite championing Labour's decision to impose VAT on public school fees.
The Mail on Sunday asserts that Labour's tax changes are making private education increasingly inaccessible for the middle class, while ministers continue to utilize such schools themselves. It questions whether these actions, particularly the tax increases, truly weaken wealth privilege or merely reinforce it, particularly when those implementing the policies opt for private education for their own children.