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Royal Revelations: Prince Philip's Nickname for Meghan Markle and the Queen's Thoughts on Her Wedding Dress
royal-news1 year ago

Royal Revelations: Prince Philip's Nickname for Meghan Markle and the Queen's Thoughts on Her Wedding Dress

A forthcoming book by royal biographer Ingrid Seward reveals that Prince Philip had a spiteful nickname for Meghan Markle, calling her the "Duchess of Windsor" in reference to the much-maligned American socialite Wallis Simpson. The book also discusses Queen Elizabeth's initial approval of Markle and compares the decisions made by Meghan and Harry to those of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. Royal expert Hugo Vickers noted similarities between Harry and Edward VIII, suggesting that both radiated sadness after cutting ties with the royal family.

Queen Elizabeth's Controversial Denial of King Edward VIII's Dying Wish
royalty2 years ago

Queen Elizabeth's Controversial Denial of King Edward VIII's Dying Wish

Queen Elizabeth II reportedly denied Edward VIII's deathbed wish to grant his wife, Wallis Simpson, a Her Royal Highness (HRH) title. Edward famously abdicated the throne in order to marry Simpson, paving the way for Elizabeth to become the monarch. The Queen's decision may have been influenced by the couple's alleged Nazi sympathies and participation in "Operation Willi" to overthrow the British monarchy.