Charlotte Manley Honored, Andrew's Scandal Looms

0:00It's March 31st. I'm Cory with the story, and this is entertainment in celebrity news today, AI-powered and star-driven. King Charles just handed out a big honor at Windsor Castle, elevating Shratham Manley to Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. The 68-year-old served as Prince Andrew's private secretary and treasurer from 2001 to 2003 after joining his team. Back in 1996, she built her career in the Royal Navy for two full decades from 1976 to 1996, before stepping into royal service. Later, when Andrew was trade and voice starting in 2011, she tagged along on trips to spots like New York, Brazil, and Canada. She's open to chatting with cops probing Andrew's time as envoy, saying she'd rather talk to them than the press. Andrew got hauled in on his 66th birthday in February, held for 11 hours, then released under investigation. No charges yet. He denies everything. After leaving Andrew's office, Manley stuck around royal gigs like Chapter Clerk as

1:03in George's Chapel until retiring last year, and even greeted. President Trump during his state visit. This second highest rank in the order lets her use the Dame title, building on her OBE from 1996 and Commander Honor in 2018. The ceremony also nodded to actress Carrie Mulligan and Admiral Tony Radikin, keeping the Royal Spotlight shining steady.