It’s a tale of two halves that’s as old as the British monarchy itself; the eldest child is bound by duty and expectation, while their younger brothers and sisters – or so-called ‘spares’ – live with all the trappings of royal life without the weight of the crown. Some have a habit of overshadowing their older siblings thanks to their occasional outrageous behaviour. Here, we take a look at some of their exploits.
ROYAL DISGRACE
Charles and Andrew
In recent years, Prince Andrew, who turns 63 on 19 February, has often dominated headlines for all the wrong reasons. His 1992 split from Sarah Ferguson may have contributed to the late Queen’s infamous ‘Annus horribilis’, but it was Andrew’s ill-advised friendship with disgrace a furore. To the detriment of the Windsor family name, Andrew has shown up his brother, King Charles III, and his mother, the late multiple occasions, subsequently losing his HRH and military titles.
CHEEKY ANTICS
George and Louis
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