# Blackmailed British Royal Outed Not Harry or William (Follow Up) By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-10-31 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/follow-up-blackmailed-british-royal-is-outed-not-harry-or-william References: [radaronline](http://radaronline.com/exclusives/2007/10/meet-the-royal-embroiled-in-sex-coke-scandal.php) & [news.scotsman](http://news.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=1734322007) Earlier this week we posted on the [Royal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-charles-iii-coronation-tins) blackmail scandal but were unable to unveil the identity of the family member involved, but now we can. He is the Queen's nephew, the Viscount Linley. He is the son of the [Queen's sister](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queen-elizabeth-ii-1), Princess Margaret and her husband, English photographer Lord Snowdon Linley. His real name is David Armstrong-Jones and he is the [chairman of Christie's auction house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highvalue-charity-auction) and a highly successful furniture and interior design manufacturer whose clients have included Elton John, Oprah Winfrey, and Mick Jagger according to RADAR. British jouralists are not allowed to publicize the Royal's name so it is up to the foreign press to get the truth out. Check out the post where we broke the news: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Royal Blackmail Scandal:** A trend involving the exposure and revelation of scandals involving members of royal families, presenting an opportunity for increased transparency and accountability within monarchy systems. - **Celebrity Clientele in Furniture Design:** A trend where furniture manufacturers and interior designers attract high-profile clients, leading to greater exposure and prestige for their brands. This trend presents an opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their products to a wider audience and expand their customer base. - **Foreign Press Influence:** A trend that highlights the role of foreign press in revealing sensitive information and breaking news that domestic journalists may be restricted from reporting, potentially leading to a more globalized and interconnected media landscape. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Auction Houses:** The auction house industry, represented by companies like Christie's, can leverage the success and reputation of chairman David Armstrong-Jones (Viscount Linley) to attract more high-profile clients and generate increased revenue. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the exposure gained from high-profile clients like Elton John, Oprah Winfrey, and Mick Jagger, which can lead to enhanced credibility, brand recognition, and potential collaborations with other celebrities. - **Media and Journalism:** The media and journalism industry, particularly in foreign press, can exploit the demand for breaking news and scandal revelations involving notable figures like members of the British Royal family, leading to increased readership, audience engagement, and revenue through international coverage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Royal Garden-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-3.md) - [Regal Collectible Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-charles-iii-teddy-bear-l.md) - [Crowned Monarchy Minted Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-charles-iii.md) - [Luxe King-Honoring Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coronation-cake.md) - [Holiday Gown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-jacqueline.md) - [Royalty-Themed Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-afternoon-tea.md) - [Regal Birthday-Commemorating Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-charles-iii-1.md) - [Collectable Singer-Honoring Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-michael-coin.md) - [Fictional Wizard Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-1.md)