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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Richard Gilzene

Moment Question Time filming halted and audience burst into applause as Andrew news breaks

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor being stripped of his royal titles brought BBC’s Question Time to a halt on Thursday (30 October), as host Fiona Bruce stopped the show mid-recording in order to announce the news.

A stunned audience in Bradford broke into applause as Bruce revealed details of the former prince’s humiliating loss of privileges.

Reacting to shock statement, culture secretary Lisa Nandy said: “I think it sends a very powerful message to the victims of grooming and sex offences,” adding it was a “brave, important, and right step by the King.”

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