Why Australians chose liberalism over socialism; and will 'Megxit' prove to be worse than Brexit?

Global disasters can require deeper government intervention in the economy and society. Could some of the measures taken during the pandemic, remain in place after it passes? And what does it mean for liberalism?; Also, do Harry and Meghan have a point about the toxic royal 'firm', or is all this drama just jeopardising the reputation of the British institution?