Will the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor undermine the Royal family?

Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

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News, Politics, Society & Culture

4.7 • 909 Ratings

🗓️ 20 February 2026

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Already there is talk of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest triggering the biggest crisis for the royal family since the abdication. But is there much desire amongst most people to no longer be spellbound by what has always been a deeply flawed institution? The next live show at Kings Place is on May 11th, days after the elections. You can get tickets here. Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad-free. Written and presented by Steve Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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