9a
Beat somewhat shorter finalist in Omnium?
(5)
10a
Horrid thing to ruin repose ultimately?
(9)
11a
Public article to appear before Charles's passing
(10)
12a
Rhine tributary rougher here and there
(4)
14a
One in secret coup destroyed ERG politician?
(11)
18a
Printer's perseverance keeping dot?
(11)
21a
Want chess player to sacrifice bishop
(4)
22a
Stormy setter sloshed in shopping sector
(10)
25a
Buddhist artist engaging a wool producer reportedly
(9)
26a
I may represent this country
(5)
27a
Exasperated striker's last time in terminus
(7)
28a
An outside line to ring?
(7)
Down
1d
Puzzle initially freaking out clumsy idiot
(6)
2d
Fashion house given mention
(6)
3d
Ah! Geometry transformational in maths branch!
(10)
4d
King opening up sees PM
(5)
5d
Ring that goes with fancy earrings in storage container
(9)
6d
Holding back eighth item to be auctioned?
(4)
7d
In crowd Scots frightened posh student
(8)
8d
Actor once in Parliament full of comic potential
(8)
13d
Boring President forced to tour America
(10)
15d
Agent with servant brought in free carpet
(9)
16d
Drive away from island and lake in Kansas City
(8)
17d
Pedant needs to stay alert in the middle
(8)
19d
Tinker's award for service announced
(6)
20d
Map book linked to temperature in the end
(6)
23d
Sailor almost showing courage
(5)
24d
Russian fighter protecting name for dynasty
(4)