[He lets her take his hand, honored that she would reach out in such a familiar gesture. Her words strike home, however, and he frowns slightly]

To some, yes. The monarchy has certainly changed. There have been a number of scandals in recent years that have tainted the view of the royal family, I'm sorry to say. The Prime Minister is the head of Her Magesty's Government.

[He doesn't dare give her hand a reassuring squeeze, though he badly wants to do so. His eyes meet hers, the depth of his words and their unspoken promise evident within them]

But there are those of us who remain loyal.