Annus Horribilis Revisited

The late1 Queen Elizabeth II declared 1992 an “annus horribilis.” That year saw the separation of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, the divorce of Princess Anne from Captain Mark Phillips, the publication of Diana: Her True Story, the fire at Windsor Castle and relentless2 gossip in the tabloid press. Many unfortunate events have beleaguered3 the Royal Family in 2024. King Charles III was also diagnosed with cancer in February 2024, following surgery on an enlarged4 prostate. He resumed his public duties5 at the end of April 2024. His first public visit was to a cancer treatment centre with Queen Camilla. He also made a surprise visit to an army barracks6 in Hampshire, where he joked about being allowed out7 of his cage8. His treatment continues, although it was paused for…

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