Robert Jobson defends Charles’s public clarification
Royal correspondent and author, writing in his own newsletter
“In my view it is not only the right move - it was essential for the Crown.”
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Robert Jobson supports Charles’s clarification (opens in a new tab) - Robert JobsonPublic opening, paragraph beginning: In my view it is not only the right move
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Jobson’s authored commentary. Public opening inspected; remainder subscription-limited. Publication day is known, exact time unspecified.
Before the quotation
Jobson identifies the guidance issued by Lord Benyon at Charles’s direction and discusses the distinction between private activities and official engagements.
After the quotation
The public opening begins a further discussion of Sussex briefings before a subscription boundary. No claim is made to have reviewed the paywalled remainder.
How this statement is classified
Direct approval of the intervention. His criticism of the Sussexes does not establish their private intentions as fact.
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