The trip to Scotland was a few years ago when Brandon was more famous than he is now, plus the UK media published the photos of Richard but none of Brandon. There was every opportunity to include him but they didn't; which leads me to believe there was an agreement not to.
Unfortunately you're 100% wrong. the UK press are known to be even worse than the USA. They are absolute trash. And in fact, the Daily Mail was the tabloid that published the first photos of Richard & Brandon that started all the speculation.
Richard Madden picks up marijuana cigarettes with Brandon Flynn
They were also not shy in reporting about them after that either:
Richard Madden enjoys night out with Brandon Flynn in West Hollywood
Richard Madden and Brandon Flynn bump into pregnant Kate Mara
Richard Madden cuts a casual figure as he leaves a hotel in New York
Richard Madden and friend Brandon Flynn have had a 'falling out'
Richard Madden dodges question about dating Brandon Flynn
Brandon was the heartthrob of one of the biggest shows in the world called '13 Reasons Why' - he is also Sam Smith's ex, who is one of the UK's most famous people.
The UK tabloids had all the photos/footage of Richard getting his honorary doctorate but chose not to include Brandon, which they could have done and would have got WAY more clicks if they did. (and we know all they care about is the clicks)
Richard Madden receives an honorary doctorate from his old university
This publication from Australia which included the video of Brandon standing with Richard's parents in the crowd cheering Richard on, but it's been removed:
Brandon Flynn cheering on Richard Madden at his graduation is hitting us hard
this is brandon touching richard after he got his doctorate:
when trying to locate the above photos/videos i came across this insanely detailed 'timeline' of them in public, i think this was all being documented in DataLoungeenjoy if you're interested!
Branchard timeline
Geez, this is extensive lol. But you are correct.
