Declassified MI5 documents reveal Queen Elizabeth II was kept unaware for nearly a decade of Anthony Blunt's confession as a Soviet double agent, until 1973.
The security services guarded the truth about Blunt’s confession for years, only briefing the Queen in 1973, driven by concerns over public perception and his health.
Charteris reported that the Queen reacted calmly upon learning of Blunt's espionage, noting her previous awareness of suspicions related to the Burgess/Maclean affair.
Despite his confession, Blunt retained his royal position and was later knighted, highlighting the complex interplay of royal awareness and security operations during that time.
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