IMPROPER GOVERNANCE

Should begin by saying that in normal times, I am a supporter of the monarchy and the BBC.

In this case, we see Bashir - model journalist -  exposed as ambitious, greedy and dishonest.

We see The BBC - the nation's broadcaster at home and abroad - as corrupt and evasive.

We see Prince Charles - future King, husband and father of two little boys - as pompous, selfish and irresponsible.

And ultimately we wonder why the Queen - who grants the BBC its Royal charter - is still out to lunch on the century's most important family crisis.