Michael Trestrail affair after inquiry

Title

Michael Trestrail affair after inquiry

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

25 Nov 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:03:14

Description

Report on the affair and inquiry led by Lord Bridge (Nigel Bridge) into the resignation of Michael Trestrail (the Queen’s bodyguard) from the Metropolitan Police over allegations of a relationship with male prostitute Michael Rauch, claimed to be a security risk. Speaking are: Trestrail’s Auntie Pearl; reacting to inquiry findings Sir David Napley, Trestrail’s solicitor and Michael Trestrail. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

David Napley; Michael Trestrail

Keywords

Metropolitan Police; Queen Elizabeth II; Homosexuality; Equal opportunity; Prostitutes; Gay rights; Royal family; Royalty; Security; Policemen; Sexual behaviour; Resignation (employee); Security breaches; Michael Trestrail; Bodyguards; Michael Rauch; Lord Bridge

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