Prince Andrew just broke a major royal rule
Prince Andrew has just broken one of the royal family’s most crucial rules after giving his opinion on the highly controversial Brexit discussion.
The royal member committed the sin in an ITV interview where he claimed it would make “no difference” to business owners if Britain left the European Union.
"Businesses could be successful either inside a large internal market, or operating in an even larger external market,” he explained.
"There are swings and roundabouts to all these sorts of things."
While the royal family members certainly may have their own opinions on political topics, it is strictly forbidden that they voice them – a decree so strictly enforced that members do not vote in general elections or referendums, including Brexit.
The intention to remain neutral means the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, has remained tight-lipped on her political leanings since joining the royal family, despite labelling the US President Donald Trump as “misogynistic".
The Queen has also kept her views under lock and key and has made it a habit to keep the discussions had between her and the UK Prime Minister during their weekly meeting fully disclosed.
While Prince Andrew’s status within the royal family may mean he is not allowed to voice his opinions on political matters, it doesn’t mean he is entirely unqualified.
The Duke was the UK’s trade envoy until 2011.