In a remarkably candid and wide-ranging interview, socialite and former flame of Prince Andrew, Lady Victoria Hervey, has broken her silence, delivering a series of blistering assessments on the Duke of York's fall from grace and the ongoing saga of Harry and Meghan.
Hervey, who dated the Prince in the late 1990s, did not mince words when discussing Andrew's current predicament following the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and his subsequent retreat from public life. She described the situation as a profound personal tragedy, inextricably linked to his associations.
The Sussexes: A Calculated Exit and a 'Disaster' for The Firm
Shifting her focus to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Hervey offered a perceptive analysis of their departure from royal duties. She characterised their move as a strategic, premeditated plan for financial and personal independence, suggesting a clear-eyed ambition lay behind their decision to step back.
Her most striking commentary was reserved for the impact of Megxit on the institution itself. Lady Hervey bluntly stated that the couple's exit and their subsequent tell-alls, including the Netflix documentary and Harry's memoir Spare, had been nothing short of a 'disaster' for the Royal Family's public image.
On Camilla's Rising Popularity and a Fractured Family
Amidst the criticism, Hervey did acknowledge one significant success: the Queen Consort's journey to public acceptance. She praised Camilla's deft handling of her role, noting her growing popularity and the quiet dignity she has brought to the position.
However, the interview ultimately painted a picture of a modern monarchy navigating turbulent waters. Hervey's insights suggest a family unit still grappling with the consequences of very public rifts, personal missteps, and the relentless glare of the media spotlight, leaving its future dynamics uncertain.
