Prince Andrew thanks Emily Maitlis in A Very Royal Scandal preview

Prince Andrew thanks Emily Maitlis in A Very Royal Scandal preview

As a seasoned movie reviewer with a penchant for royal dramas and a soft spot for behind-the-scenes stories, I must say that “A Very Royal Scandal” promises to be an intriguing watch. The series, based on the real 2019 interview between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew, offers a unique perspective into the events leading up to the interview, the interview itself, and its aftermath – all of which sent shockwaves around the globe.


The video clip from the initial episode shows us what transpired immediately following the mentioned interview, as Maitlis (portrayed by Ruth Wilson) and Prince Andrew (played by Michael Sheen) stroll for additional footage to complement their report.

Behind the scenes, Stewart Maclean, who used to work as a deputy editor for Newsnight, was conversing with Amanda Thirsk, Prince Andrew’s personal secretary, about the success of the recent interview they had conducted together.

With an uncomfortable air between them, Thirsk inquired if they might stay connected, to which Maclean responded affirmatively: “Definitely.

After expressing gratitude, the camera zeroes in on a conversation between Maitlis and Prince Andrew, both having finished recording the remaining segments of their shoot.

Prince Andrew thanks Emily Maitlis in A Very Royal Scandal preview

Without the cameras around, they grew slightly more at ease. Then, Prince Andrew gestured towards a statue of Prince Albert, discussing how he was famously referred to as the first royal entrepreneur. He added humorously that “Her Majesty refers to me as the second.

Cutting the small talk, he then asks Maitlis how she thinks the interview went.

She replies, “I found it quite open, didn’t you?” he queries. “Absolutely, absolutely. I’m glad if so. I truly value the opportunity to… to be frank, it was a gamble, but no, no, I believe we both sensed it.

With a clear expression of happiness, Maitlis responds “certainly”, and suggests that he should depart – however, not until Prince Andrew expresses his gratitude to her and shakes her hand. “Thank you, Emily,” he says eventually, as Maitlis maintains steady eye contact with him before exiting the palace.

Maitlis assumes a role as an executive producer for the latest Amazon Prime Video series. This project follows closely on the heels of Netflix’s own movie adaptation of the interview series, titled Scoop.

“The series is based on the true events of a single interview, which took place one night for one hour and caused a global sensation. This interview was conducted by Emily Maitlis with Prince Andrew in 2019.

The storyline of ‘A Very Royal Scandal’ delves into the events surrounding Maitlis and Prince Andrew before, during, and after the groundbreaking interview. This pivotal moment raised numerous unanswered questions that would dramatically alter their lives for good.

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2024-09-18 21:35