Ailsa Anderson, who served as the press secretary to Queen Elizabeth II from 2001 to 2013, has recently commented on the Queen's relationship with her son, Prince Andrew, particularly in the context of his recent legal troubles. Her insights were shared during a live interview with BBC News, highlighting the ongoing public scrutiny regarding Andrew's status as the Queen's so-called 'favorite son.' Despite media speculation, Anderson stated she never witnessed any favoritism displayed by the Queen towards Andrew or any of her other children during her tenure in the royal household.

Anderson emphasized that the narrative around Andrew being the favorite may be largely constructed by public perception and media portrayal rather than any real evidence from her interactions with the royal family. As she reflected on her years working closely with Queen Elizabeth, Anderson noted the indeed complex dynamics that exist within royal family relationships, which are often subject to interpretation and speculation from outsiders.

The revelations come at a critical time as Prince Andrew's legal challenges continue to unfold, drawing renewed interest in the family's internal relations and the implications for the monarchy. With the public's eye closely monitoring the royal family’s responses to these issues, Anderson's comments may add another layer of insight into the longstanding complexities of royal family relationships, revealing the often unseen truths behind the headlines.