The Royals: Should Prince Andrew lose his right to paid for security?; Donald Trump’s trial begins; & Charlize Theron talks new film & feminism

<p>Today it has been reported that Prince Andrew <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/prince-andrew-losing-armed-guard-jeffrey-epstein-downgrade-a4336021.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">faces losing his round-the-clock security</a>. A review by the Home Office is looking to downgrade his protection if he is no longer performing public duties.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Prince Andrew was essentially made to quit royal duties in November following his links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;Since then he has continued to use his round-the-clock security protection, paid for by the taxpayer.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/prince-harry-makes-first-appearance-since-royal-crisis-began-a4336076.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Duke and Duchess of Sussex</a> independently announced their desire to ‘step back’ from senior Royal roles this week and want to become financially independent. Questions over who will support their security needs is currently in discussion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Evening Standard’s Home Affairs Editor Martin Bentham speaks to <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/comment/evening-standard-comment-police-protection-should-be-for-royals-who-serve-cutting-school-exclusion-a4336151.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Leader</a> podcast on whether or not someone can rightfully have taxpayer-funded security if they are no longer serving the public.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Donald Trump Impeachment:</strong></p><p>On December 18th the US House of Representatives voted to begin an<a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/stage-set-for-donald-trumps-impeachment-trial-as-house-leaders-march-articles-to-senate-a4335606.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> impeachment trial </a>against President Donald Trump. Mr Trump will become the only third US president in history to face a legal challenge to his office. David Gardner has been watching<a href="https://www.standard.co.u