Behind the scenes, however, royal insiders said the decision has triggered anger within palace circles, who see the snub as symbolic of shifting attitudes toward the monarchy.
One source close to the royal household said: “There is real fury about this decision. For decades the Commonwealth Day service has been treated as a central event in the royal calendar, so the BBC dropping its live broadcast feels like a very public snub.”
“Many inside the palace view it as a sign the establishment is beginning to turn on the royal family, particularly as the fallout from the Andrew Windsor scandal continues to damage the monarchy’s reputation.”
A palace aide added the timing of the decision has heightened tensions.
They said: “At one point this would have been unthinkable. The BBC has historically been very careful about maintaining its relationship with the monarchy, so removing the live broadcast now is being interpreted by some as evidence that the mood around the royals is changing.”
“There is a growing feeling within royal circles that institutions which once protected the monarchy are now distancing themselves, and this move has only reinforced that perception.”
Commonwealth Day has been marked annually since 1972 and remains the only yearly event dedicated to celebrating the ties between the Commonwealth nations, which include countries such as Australia, Canada and India.
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