Andrew Still Doesn’t Get It: Beatrice’s Newsnight Role Resurfaces as New Royal Dramas Build
Published: March 10, 2026
Duration: 9:09
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly believes it is “deeply unfair” that public opinion has turned against him, with historian Andrew Lownie saying the disgraced royal still sees himself as “anointed” and struggles to understand the backlash.
We also revisit the disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview, with producer Sam McAlister revealing that Princess Beatrice played a crucial behind-the-scenes role in getting it over the line. McAlister calls her the “rainmaker,” saying the interview would never have happened if the BBC had not satisfied Beatrice’s questions and concerns.
Plus: Prince Harry sends an emotional good-luck video to Team GB Paralympian Scott Meenagh ahead...
We also revisit the disastrous 2019 Newsnight interview, with producer Sam McAlister revealing that Princess Beatrice played a crucial behind-the-scenes role in getting it over the line. McAlister calls her the “rainmaker,” saying the interview would never have happened if the BBC had not satisfied Beatrice’s questions and concerns.
Plus: Prince Harry sends an emotional good-luck video to Team GB Paralympian Scott Meenagh ahead...