En attendant Napoleon:
Never mind the revolution, foreign autocrats, with their nice grasp on permanence, know whom they really need to speak to!
One Whitehall official suggested [Prince] Andrew's continued role reflected the British government's need for his influence in autocratic countries where leaders are not satisfied with contact with a changing roster of ministers.
"He is particularly valuable in some parts of the world where continuity is valued over continually changing personnel."
