The policy, which reflected the king's emphasis on development in rural areas and won royal approval, eventually defeated the insurgency.

He failed to seek royal approval and the marriage was never recognised.

The government said it was delaying royal approval for its own plan for a charter for press regulation, raising hopes that an agreement could be reached between press and politicians.

For there are plenty of other barely heralded summer street styles out there, just waiting for that stamp of royal approval.

Royal approval was not forthcoming.