The villain of the piece
Sir: Bruce Anderson is entitled to his opin- ions about the problems confronting the monarchy today (Politics, 24 August). But to blame these on Commander Richard Aylard is both ludicrous and demonstrably unjust. Mr Anderson, incidentally, displays a pretty lethal combination himself: the ability to be sanctimonious and offensive simultaneously. If he really wishes to find what he so touchingly calls 'the villain' he should perhaps look closer to home. He himself writes that 'if matters go on as they have been, the British press will destroy the British monarchy'.
Bruce Anderson should, in other words, forget about Commander Aylard — who happens to be exceptionally good at his job — and instead practise what he preaches. He is at least right when he calls for the restoration of calm. And who better to set an example.than Mr Anderson himself? Oliver Walston
Thriplow Farms Ltd, Thriplow, Royston, Herts
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