We believe in freedom Free press. Free speech. Free markets. If you share these values, join us today. Enjoy three months’ free access to The Telegraph. Cancel at any time. |  | Gordon Rayner Associate Editor | As Prince Andrew contemplates what the rest of his life now holds for him, the former Duke of York may well be feeling bitter. But in truth he should be grateful that he was allowed to cling on to his titles for so long.
The fall of the House of York has been a long time coming: a slow, undignified descent that has played out over the past 40 years, taking in affairs, lies, dodgy friends and all manner of embarrassment to the Royal family.
Had the late Prince Philip had his way, Sarah Ferguson, as she is now plainly known, might have lost her Duchess of York title long ago, and had it not been for the late Queen’s indulgence of her favourite son he, too, might have lost the title she gave him on his wedding day much sooner.
In the end, it was the exposure of Prince Andrew’s lies over his friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein – a month after his ex-wife had also been caught in a similar lie – that finally stretched the King’s patience to breaking point, leading to yesterday’s announcement from Prince Andrew that he will “no longer use my title or the honours which have been conferred on me”.
Five years after Prince Andrew withdrew from public duties following his disastrous Newsnight interview about Epstein, his and his ex-wife’s pasts have finally caught up with them.
Continue reading ➤ |  | Neil McCormick Chief Music Critic | It is 30 years since I began writing about music for The Telegraph, and it has been a joy. I have had the best seats in the house for the greatest gigs of our age and enjoyed thrilling encounters with superstar talents; carousing with The Rolling Stones, singing with Oasis, driving with Lady Gaga, conversing profoundly with Joni Mitchell, joking with Ozzy Osbourne and visiting the Pope in Rome with Bono, Bob Geldof and Quincy Jones.
A lot has changed in music and in media over 30 years, but the essence of this fantastic job remains the same; endeavouring to put into context the many ways popular music makes an impact on all of our lives.
From 11am today, I will be responding to your comments under this piece and, this Friday, you can find out my 50 greatest albums of all time, so stay tuned to see if your favourites have made it on to the list.
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Below are two more articles that I hope will brighten your weekend: - Looking to reset this weekend? Here are 10 tips from Marie Kondo, cleaning guru, on Japanese customs that can change your life.
- If you want to watch a film this evening, why not take a read of this list of Martin Scorsese’s 20 best films, ranked.
| Andrew Baker’s Saturday Quiz |
Gather round for the latest instalment of my Saturday quiz.
You can find the answers at the end of the newsletter. - On this date in 1867, the United States took possession of Alaska, which it had purchased for $7.2 million. From whom?
- The dessert known as Baked Alaska features a layer of meringue over what?
- Marengo was a small grey horse who became the trusted mount of which celebrated figure?
- Vale of White Horse, overlooked by a prehistoric equine chalk figure, is in which modern county?
- Vicki Vale is a supporting character in the adventures of which superhero?
| Cozy weekend classics Autumnal bakes to enjoy while watching the leaves fall | Brown sugar and cinnamon pull-apart bread |  | Eleanor Steafel Feature writer and recipe columnist | If, like me, you think a pumpkin spice cappuccino tastes like a Yankee candle, please don’t keep scrolling. I’m with you, I don’t know why everything now has to be given the pumpkin spice treatment come October either. Also worth noting: pumpkin is not a spice, but let’s not get into that.
Dodgy novelty beverages aside, I do find myself reaching for warming spices at this time of year. This afternoon, I’m thinking of making Diana Henry’s brown sugar and cinnamon pull-apart bread. | Single-serve cinnamon roll | If you don’t think you’ll get through a whole loaf, why not try this single-serve cinnamon roll? Pumpkin might feature in the kitchen this weekend, but only in the form of this soup with bourbon and bacon.
| Roast lamb shoulder with ginger and fresh turmeric | If you get going soon, dinner tonight could be this spiced, slow-cooked shoulder of lamb with plenty of ginger and turmeric. Or how about this chicken with plums, five spice, honey and chillies? Both of those would be lovely with rice, so you’ll need Asma Khan’s fail-safe recipe.
Happy cooking, and see you next Saturday!
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The solution to yesterday’s clue was PRIMITIVE. Come back tomorrow for the answer to today’s puzzle. | | Finally, we have launched a second edition of this newsletter: From the Editor PM. It will land in your inbox in the early evening to update you on the day’s headlines and bring you the best analysis, comment and features from our London and Washington newsrooms. To sign up, click here.
Thank you for reading. Have a fulfilling day and I hope to see you tomorrow. Chris Evans, Editor
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