Michael Trestrail affair after blackmail attempt

Title

Michael Trestrail affair after blackmail attempt

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:02:20

Description

Report on the resignation of Michael Trestrail (the Queen’s bodyguard) from the Metropolitan Police over allegations of a relationship with a male prostitute. The allegations were revealed after a blackmail threat by the prostitute. Includes interview with Trestrail’s solicitor David Napley by Keith Hatfield for ITN. Male reporter not identified. In 2 parts.

Contributors

ITN; David Napley; Keith Hatfield

Keywords

Metropolitan Police; Queen Elizabeth II; Homosexuality; Prostitutes; Royal family; Royalty; Security; Policemen; Sexual behaviour; Resignation (employee); Security breaches; Gays; Michael Trestrail; Blackmail; Bodyguards

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