The near unanimity in Parliament yesterday in support of the new approach was a powerful indication of how far the press needs to move in order to restore faith in its regulatory structure.
The thematic structure permits the queen dialogue with her inner child, and on press night "Lilibet" was played remarkably forcefully by Nell Williams, with an accent so accurately plummy it was practically fruit salad.
During the debate, chairman of the Press Complaints Commission Lord Hunt of Wirral said he was "optimistic" the media industry could deliver its own regulatory structure without the need for legislation and with "comprehensive sign-up" from across the industry by the middle of 2013.