The Sussexes – out. Not half in and half out. The Queen acts swiftly and effectively.

We wrote last week that “one cannot fudge membership of the working Royal Family”, and Buckingham Palace clearly thinks so too.

How to leave the Royal Family – as working members of it, at any rate

The principle behind any settlement for the Sussexes should be simple: one can’t be half in and half out.

From Reggie to Rory Sahib: My whip said the office is neutral for this leadership contest. Tell that to the marines.

Our elder statesman returns for the election – and writes that “the poor devil who wins will then face the same dead end as old Mrs May”.

Holly Whitbread: Away with this doom and gloom. Let’s all cheer up – and look forward to this new Festival of Britain.

In the face of our challenges, we often forget about our many opportunities, our potential and what we already have to celebrate.