Who was Sandy Henney and why did she resign?

Sandy Henney was King Charles's former press secretary who resigned due to a dispute over photographs from Prince William's 18th birthday.

What did former colleagues say about Sandy Henney?

Former colleagues described Sandy Henney as "the very best" and "the most fun" to work with, with some feeling she was "hung out to dry" by the palace.

What concerns did Sandy Henney have regarding the monarchy?

In a 2015 interview, Sandy Henney mentioned fearing backlash against the monarchy following Princess Diana's death in 1997 due to public anti-monarchy sentiment.

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Sandy Henney: The Royal Press Secretary Who Resigned Amidst Photo Row

13 Apr

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Summary

She resigned after a dispute over Prince William's 18th birthday photos.
Colleagues remember her as the 'very best' and 'most fun' to work with.
She felt 'hung out to dry' by the palace following the photo controversy.

Sandy Henney: The Royal Press Secretary Who Resigned Amidst Photo Row

Sandy Henney, who served as King Charles's press secretary for seven years until 2000, has passed away. Tributes from former colleagues have poured in, remembering her as "the very best" and "most fun" to work with.

Henney's resignation stemmed from a dispute over photographs taken for Prince William's 18th birthday in June 2000. She was accused of breaching an agreement with The Daily Telegraph by releasing images to other outlets, sparking a copyright row.