The Latest News with Joe Brand: Queen, Prince Andrew, and Alex Ferguson

TLDRIn this episode of The Latest News, Joe Brand discusses the Queen missing the Commonwealth Summit, Prince Andrew becoming a fellow of the Royal Society, and Alex Ferguson's retirement after 26 years as manager of Manchester United.

Key insights

👑The Queen has decided not to attend the Commonwealth Summit this year, leading to speculation about her reducing her workload.

👨‍🔬Prince Andrew has been elected as a fellow of the Royal Society, causing controversy among some senior members.

Alex Ferguson has retired after 26 years as manager of Manchester United, breaking the record for the longest-serving manager in football.

Q&A

Why is the Queen not attending the Commonwealth Summit?

There is speculation that the Queen is reducing her workload as she is 87 years old.

Why is Prince Andrew's election as a fellow of the Royal Society controversial?

Some senior members of the Royal Society are unhappy with the decision.

How long was Alex Ferguson the manager of Manchester United?

Alex Ferguson was the manager of Manchester United for 26 years.

Timestamped Summary

00:36Joe Brand introduces the latest news, including the Queen's absence from the Commonwealth Summit.

02:11Prince Andrew's election as a fellow of the Royal Society is discussed.

02:58Joe Brand talks about Alex Ferguson's retirement as manager of Manchester United after 26 years.