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Princess Diana was the “first person to rattle the cage of the monarchy”, claims the Queen’ Elizabeth II's biographer. The late Princess of Wales - who died in August 1997 in a car crash in Paris aged 36 alongside her boyfriend Dodi Al-Fayed - was the only person “in living memory” to question how the institution runs and operates but didn’t do it “intentionally” with her AIDS and landmine activism and the way she captured the national imagination. Ingrid Seward told PEOPLE magazine: "Diana was the first person to rattle the cage of the monarchy within living memory.

Royal biographer Andrew Morton has alleged that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex began plotting their Royal Family exit long before making the official announcement in January 2020. "Harry has always been someone who connects, and when I see Harry kneeling down with his arm around some kid, I'm just watching Diana again.

Kate Middleton "struggled" to come to terms with becoming part of the Royal family – but Meghan Markle was "a natural", a royal expert has claimed. Andrew Morton – who wrote Princess Diana's biography – appeared on the latest episode of The Mirror's Pod Save The Queen podcast, where he gave his verdict on the young Duchesses, who were said to have "misunderstood" an apology. He said: "I realised after watching the Royal family for all these years that it takes a long, long time to really understand what it is like to be royal.

The controversy around the collapse of the royal marriage between Princess Diana and Prince Charles was extraordinary and was the centre of the media for some time, but it was heightened to another level with Andrew Morton’s tell-all book, Diana: Her True Story.The book - published in 1992 - covered Charles and Diana's loveless marriage, Charles’s alleged infidelity, and the princess’s struggles with bulimia, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. And heartbreakingly, when the marriage finally ended in 1996, Prince William told his mother he wanted to become a policeman to protect her in case she was stripped of her royal title. “He once told her he wanted to be a policeman so that he could protect her,” says royal expert Robert Jobson.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's solid marriage is one that is admired worldwide. And in a new interview with royal biographer Andrew Morton, he explained that the Queen is also supportive of their relationship and has spent a lot of time "nurturing" it.

Royal author Andrew Morton has revealed to OK! that The Queen continues to be impressed by Kate Middleton as the Duchess loves her grandson Prince William for "himself" and "not for this title". Going into detail about the royal couple's wedding from 11 years ago, he told us whether The Queen sees them as a "safe pair of hands" for the monarchy.

When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stepped out at the Top Gun: Maverick premiere last week, there was no doubting the future of the monarchy is in safe hands. Kate was the picture of elegance in a monochrome Roland Mouret dress, while dashing William looked full of admiration for his wife as they posed together on the red carpet in London’s Leicester Square.

Prince Philip was left "indignant and mystified" after learning Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were quitting as working royals it has been claimed.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sent shockwaves through the royal family when they announced in 2020 that they were stepping back from official duties and were moving to the US to begin a new life and become "financially independent." It is not believed they consulted any of their relatives before their making their announcement on social media. And the late Duke of Edinburgh was stunned and asked "what the hell they were playing at?" when he was informed of their decision, according to a new biography of The Queen.

The Queen insists on pockets on her outfits after years of being told to keep her hands out of them, it has emerged. As a child, the monarch's family told her it was considered rude to use pockets and had them sewn up to stop her from being photographed with her hands inside, according to a new book However, decades later, she achieved her dream of being snapped in the informal pose - thanks to the help of her personal dresser.Throughout her childhood, the Queen's elders, in particular her grandmother, George V's wife Queen Mary, insisted she keep her hands out of her pockets and they were sewn up on all her clothes, Andrew Morton says in his new book on the monarch.

Today marks four years since the nation came together to celebrate as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex walked down the aisle. Prince Harry and his bride Meghan Markle tied the knot during a lavish ceremony on May 19, 2018, with the world watching. At the time they were at the very heart of the royal family and fulltime working royals - a role they would later take a step back from when they left the UK for a life overseas in January 2020.

A major change of address. Queen Elizabeth II is leaving behind Buckingham Palace for good, a source confirms to Us Weekly.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle experienced a "wake up call" after the Palace released a photo featuring the Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George, a royal commentator claims.

Meghan Markle "can't risk" rekindling her relationship with her estranged father Thomas Markle, a royal expert has claimed. Royal biographer Andrew Morton has said that Meghan feels she cannot “risk” reuniting with her estranged dad in case he releases mention of their meeting to the press.

Pulling no punches. Prince Harry‘s memoir doesn’t come out until 2022, but Prince Charles may need that time to prepare for the fallout.

Meghan Markle gave Kate Middleton a gold bracelet as a "peace offering" after their spat at her wedding to Prince Harry, a royal expert has claimed. Appearing on ITV's This Morning, author Andrew Morton spoke to hosts Phillip Schofield, 59, and Holly Willoughby about his book Meghan: A Hollywood Princess on Wednesday 6 October.

Meghan Markle’s surging popularity following her marriage to Prince Harry was the Royal Family's biggest fear, a royal expert claims. Despite moving to California with her young family after stepping down as a senior royal, Meghan’s initial reception as a 'force of change' was perceived as a threat to Buckingham Palace, author Andrew Morton says.

Princess Diana is the “third wheel” in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage, a royal author claims. Writing in the Mail on Sunday, Andrew Morton described how the couple, who married in 2018, are constantly reminded of the “terrible fate” Diana was subject to.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry felt they were being driven out by Prince William's "bullying" attitude, a royal expert claims. Andrew Morton, author of Meghan: A Hollywood Princess, says for his part the eldest brother was "perplexed" by the couple's rebuttal of royal protocol and "enraged" by their last-minute Megxit announcement.

child killer Mark Bonini is to make another bid to be released from his life sentence for the murder of toddler Andrew Morton next month. Under new rules on parole in Scotland, Andrew’s parents Sharon Macmillan and Andy Morton have asked to be at the hearing due to be held on or around August 19.

Princess Diana would have been "disappointed" in her sons’ strained relationship with each other after they once had an unshakable bond. The claim is being made by her biographer Andrew Morton, who in 1992 wrote "Diana: Her True Story – In Her Own Words," a bombshell book that was based on tapes the Princess of Wales recorded and delivered to him secretly.

Prince Charles is said to be bracing himself for more Princess Diana revelations in a brand new Netflix documentary based on her unheard audio tapes.The online streaming service is releasing a sequel to Diana: In Her Own Words to commemorate the 25th anniversary of her death in 2022.

A slow burn. Royal expert Andrew Morton said that Princess Diana would have thought Prince Harry and Meghan Markle acted too quickly when they decided to sit down for their CBS tell-all interview in March.

Changing of the guard. Prince Philip won’t be the final member of the British royal family to hold the Duke of Edinburgh title after his death, according to expert Andrew Morton.

Princess Diana’s biographer, Andrew Morton, claims Queen Elizabeth II was open to Meghan Markle’s acting career continuing as a royal—but the Duchess of Sussex didn’t give the monarch’s offer much “thought” until it was too late.

Meghan Markle allegedly wasn’t forced to give up acting when she married Prince Harry and became a member of the British royal family. Princess Diana’s biographer Andrew Morton recently appeared on the "Royally Obsessed" podcast and claimed the Duchess of Sussex was allowed to pursue her career.

It’s been nearly a month since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey. But the shock waves of their chat are still rippling through the Royal family.

With what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday just a few short months away, plans are well underway to mark the occasion with a new statue at Kensington Palace, her former home. But with so much upheaval and bad feeling between her sons Harry and William, Diana’s biographer Andrew Morton exclusively tells OK! that the original plans could now be thrown up in the air.

With what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday just a few short months away, her biographer Andrew Morton has exclusively told OK! about the strong similarities between Kate Middleton and her late mother in law. Drawing on her recent unofficial visit to pay her respects to Sarah Everard on Clapham Common - in which she appeared without obvious security to pay her respects - Andrew says Kate is firmly following in Diana’s footsteps.

Princess Diana’s biographer Andrew Morton has suggested Meghan Markle led somewhat of a "normal life" as a working royal in Kensington Palace. In a televised tell-all, the Duchess of Sussex claimed to Oprah Winfrey that her passport, driver’s license and keys were taken away when she became a member of the British royal family.The 39-year-old also alleged she needed to ask permission just to do everyday things.

Royal biographer Andrew Morton has spoken about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s tell-all Oprah Winfrey interview, suggesting Meghan did in fact lead something resembling a “normal life” despite her claims.

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Princes Diana’s biographer has made claims that depression is ‘not allowed’ within the Royal Family. Andrew Morton, who wrote the blockbuster 1992 biography Diana: Her True Story, made a hit at the institution about their attitude towards mental health.

, Meghan and Harry want a more permanent agreement to continue living as non-working royals in California despite their huge deals with Netflix and . They are planning to speak with the senior royals via Zoom in January to sort out the agreement.“Although they will do some of it by Zoom, Harry wants to meet face to face to tie it all up," royal biographer Andrew Morton explains.

, Harry and Meghan sent gifts to William and Kate, and well as their adorable niece and nephews—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and little Prince Louis—after taking a shopping trip down at a boutique near their Montecito home.

Edinburgh Airport named after Sean Connery has been rejected.Fans of the James Bond actor, who died last month at the age of 90, had lobbied airport bosses.Petition organiser Andrew Morton wrote: “Liverpool has John Lennon airport, Belfast has George Best airport and with the death of one of her most famous sons, Edinburgh should have a Sir Sean Connery airport.”But an Edinburgh Airport spokesman said: “If we ever consider renaming the airport, then we would have a wealth of famous and historic

Change.org petition that the James Bond actor deserves the honour, following his death at the age of 90 last week (October 31).Andrew Morton, who created the petition, said: “Liverpool has John Lennon airport, Belfast has George Best airport and with the death of one of her most famous sons Edinburgh should have a Sir Sean Connery airport.”At the time of writing, almost 1,500 people have signed in favour of the renaming.