The motto has its origins not with a member of the royal family but with a comment made by a British prime minister, Benjamin Disraeli, who served two terms under Queen Victoria.

You know, the family motto is never complain, never explain, but it’s just a motto.” Cooper interjected, “There’s a lot of complaining and a lot of explaining… being done through leaks .” ...

The British royal family's PR strategy seems to be in need of an update. "Never complain, never explain" is an outdated motto associated with the late Queen Elizabeth II. The palace's continued ...