Well, the crowds are back at royal events. Just… not the crowds the Palace had in mind.
As the royals filed into the Commonwealth Day service, they were greeted by a chorus of protestors asking the one question the monarchy is determined not to hear: “What did you know?”
It wasn’t exactly the balcony‑waving, flag‑waving, granny‑waving audience the rota likes to imagine. No bunting. No commemorative tea towels. Just a sea of people who looked like they’d come not to adore, but to audit.
For years, the press has insisted that the public is desperate for royal pageantry, royal unity, royal anything. But today’s turnout suggests the public is actually desperate for answers. And accountability.
And maybe a refund.