"Not in a Calm State" - The week in UK Royal news with Mark Francis

York sisters "in a state" after Andrew's arrest. Beatrice's 2015 lifestyle questions: 17 holidays on £19,500 salary. Eugenie skiing in Gstaad hours before arrest. Biography reveals William urged decisive action against Andrew after Newsnight: "wanted him out of the picture immediately." Former protection officer: Andrew nicknamed "the c word," "most unpopular member of royal family." Deep Crown: William lacks bodies, can't draw on York cousins.

Abdication speculation intensifies. Jeremy Kyle: "King might have to stand aside." Andrew Lownie: "only way to clean out the stables." Deep Crown: "window for other solutions is closing." Charles US visit April 28, three days, no California. BAFTAs: William "not in a calm state," body language shows strain. Camilla meets Gisèle Pelicot. Andrew banned from horse riding.

Royal Lodge searches concluded. Eugenie first UK appearance in Notting Hill. Harry/Meghan Jordan trip: £1,050+ outfit to refugee camp, "Duchess Wrinkle Pants" mocked. Football photos unfavorably compared to Kate. Jordanian royals "snubbed" them (met aunt, not King/Crown Prince). Encouraging York sisters to write memoir. Andrew saw Harry as ally, Meghan blocked it. Masseuse: Andrew "came back in the nude." Charles visits nanny "Mipsy" for 100th birthday. Fergie's £13k/night clinic possibly strategic leak.

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