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Meghan Markle was given a rather harsh nickname by Prince Philip, which revealed his true feelings towards her that he "couldn't escape", according to a royal expert.

The late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh reportedly had a rather cutting nickname for Meghan Markle, likening her to another American divorcee who married into the Royal Family, according to a royal commentator. Prince Philip, who passed away in 2021, was said to be "wary" of the former actress from Suits and saw parallels with Wallis Simpson, the wife of the former King Edward VIII, who became the Duke of Windsor when he abdicated the throne in 1936.The comparison between Meghan and Wallis Simpson, both American divorcees when they wed into the royals, has been drawn before, but it's claimed that Philip took it a step further by bestowing a nickname on Meghan, though he never used it in her presence.

In a revealing insight, it emerged that the late Prince Philip had a rather unflattering nickname for ex-working Royal Meghan Markle according to one Royal expert who explained why.

Prince Harry is feeling the heat from his wife Meghan Markle to mend ties with the Royal Family for business reasons, a royal expert claims.

is also kind of scandal-plagued. In terms of royal scandals, managed to keep her reputation pretty stainless, but her family failed to follow suit, and have ended up tabloid fodder far more often than they'd care to admit.Here are the latest (well, relatively) controversies faced by the British royals, starting with the Missing Middleton Mess and going all the way back to Wallis Simpson, who kicked off a century of scandal.In early 2024, the Palace announced that the would be undergoing abdominal surgery and would be until at least the end of March. In the meantime, the public about her condition and whereabouts.

King Charles sleeps in an oxygen tent in an attempt to combat a bothersome illness that's plagued him, according to claims made in a new royal book.

It emerged this week that Conservative MP Bob Seely hopes to see the House of Commons bring forward legislation to strip Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of their official titles.The issue of removing titles that were given in the late Queen's gift is slightly more complicated as any attempt would have to be fronted by Parliament, with a statute passed by both the House of Commons and the Lords. But even if the decision was made, a leading royal expert has spoken to OK! about why any move like that would not be pushed by King Charles as he would not want to appear "vindictive". Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond explained: "The bill put forward by Bob Seely hasn’t been selected for the Private Members Bill ballot so it’s not going anywhere at the moment.

Prince Harry's bitter feud with the Royal Family could end up lasting forever as history may repeat itself, according to one royal author.

While Prince William has not publicly reacted to younger brother Prince Harry’s bombshell Spare claims, royal expert Alexander Larman believes a response would have gone a long way toward ending their feud.

Royal Author Tom Quinn has warned that Prince Harry, 38, and Meghan Markle, 41, could face the same fate as former King Edward VIII and his wife Wallis Simpson, and become “very unhappy” and “insignificant”. The Gilded Youth author has drawn similarities between the two royal couples and, after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their experience, the expert says that the public will no longer be interested in them.

Maren Morris loves following the history of the royal family — and it’s clear she knows a lot about it. But she is not here for all the hate!

Here for the history — but not the hate. As Maren Morris got ready to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s Netflix docuseries, she voiced her perspective on the couple’s rocky royal experience.

abdicated King Edward VIII, who left the throne to marry the divorcée commoner.A pair of photos of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were released on Monday, and both Markle’s outfits and poses resemble those previously made by Simpson.In one pic, Markle, 41, has her dark hair tied back into a bun and is wearing red trousers and a matching blouse by the brand Another Tomorrow. Simpson sported a similar ensemble in 1971 — a dark-red chiffon dress with a pussy-bow-like collar.

Buckingham Palace has responded to reports that the date of King Charles ' coronation has been confirmed. It has been suggested that Charles will be crowned on June 3 next year in a touching tribute to the Queen, according to Bloomberg.

biographer of the Duke of Kent,  said that members of the Royal family do not tend to find happiness when they choose their own path over the burden of their duties. The author has said that the Duke of Sussex appears “miserable” having stepped away from responsibilities of royalty, like his great-granduncle, the short-reigning Edward VIII. The former King, who later became the Duke of Windsor, abdicated after only 325 days on the throne after opposition to his marriage to Wallis Simpson.

Royal biographer Hugo Vickers claims that Prince Harry has looked “thoroughly miserable” since stepping down from royal duties. Hugo has penned a number of books including biographies of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and Wallis Simpson, the late Duchess of Windsor.

Her Majesty the Queen ruled over Britain and the Commonwealth for 70 years, making her the longest reigning British monarch, and the fifth longest in world history. As sovereign and Head of State her unfaltering sense of duty and commitment to her role earned her enormous respect around the globe.The Queen’s devotion to a life of service meant she fulfilled her official duties well into her 90s, from hosting diplomats, ambassadors, and Heads of State, to overseeing new sessions of Parliament, bestowing awards, supporting charities, and addressing the nation during the coronavirus pandemic.

LONDON, England – It's sometimes hard to believe that the world was once in love with Prince Harry and Meghan's love story. I know you remember it, right? However, in the four years since their spectacular, glittering Windsor wedding, it seems as if the now-rogue royal couple have gone from controversy to controversy, and everything they do is a drama. But now she is back in the fold in a very loose way.

WATCH: Queen Elizabeth II's life in picturesThough Charles is the longest serving heir apparent in British royal history, he’s considered less popular than his son William.This is due to his divorce from the widely beloved Princess Diana, his affair with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and a string of unpopular comments about his love life in the ‘80s and ‘90s.Though those times are long in the past, some royal fans have called for Charles to abdicate in favour of making his eldest son William the king.Not only is William younger and more popular, his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is also considered by some to be a more favourable choice for Queen Consort than Camilla.Not only is William younger and more popular, his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is also considered a more favourable choice.So will Charles give up the crown to make William king? It’s highly unlikely.Charles began using the title of king immediately after his mother’s death, releasing a heartbroken statement as King Charles in the hours after she died.For him to pass the crown to William instead, he’d have to formally abdicate as King Edward did in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson.Charles has no good reason to abdicate in favour of William, as his son will also be king in the fullness of time.Charles has no good reason to abdicate in favour of William, as his son will also be king in the fullness of time.The Queen also made sure her son would be the next king back in 2018, when she formally asked Commonwealth Heads of Government to appoint Charles as her successor of the association of Britain and its former colonies.She reiterated her desire for her son to succeed her in February 2022, when announcing her plans for Camilla to be Queen Consort at

The world is mourning a legend. After an impressive 96 years — 70 on the throne, the longest reign in history — Queen Elizabeth II has sadly passed away. Her eldest son Prince Charles, 73, will take the throne.

The Queen has died at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne, marking the end of an era and leaving the nation in mourning.The news was announced by Buckingham Palace in a statement: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. "The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." The royal family’s official website now carries the message: “Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022”.

.Though the British paper does not specify which home on the vast estate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge plan to occupy along with their three children, Prince , 8, Princess , 7, and Prince , 4, there were earlier this year that they planned to move to Fort Belvedere, a Gothic Revival manor home built in the early 18th century and extensively renovated in 1929 by Edward, Prince of Wales. He was forced to leave the residence when he abdicated the throne in 1936 (in favor of marrying American divorcée Wallis Simpson), but not before adding a swimming pool, tennis court, numerous bathrooms and powder rooms, and a steam room to the home.Windsor Castle.Whether the family moves to Belvedere or another home in the area, the Times reports that a few different factors contributed to the decision.

The historic home — located on the ritzy Riviera — was previously leased by King Edward VIII after he abdicated the British throne to marry divorcée Wallis Simpson.The property is one of 12 French residences owned by Abramovich across the country — all of which have been seized in the past few weeks, the Daily Mail reported. French officials are currently cracking down on the activities of wealthy Russians in their country in order to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to withdraw from the war in Ukraine.

Variety.While “The Crown” covers Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding in 1947 and her reign from the 1950s to the present day, the new show would look into the earlier events of the family’s tumultuous history.The series would reportedly dive into the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, and then into the dynasties of four British kings: Edward VII (1901-1910), George V (1910-1936), Edward VIII (1936) and George VI (1936-1952).These rulers governed the UK and the country’s Commonwealth realms from the period after Victoria and up to the start of Queen Elizabeth’s monarchy in 1952.The outlet reported that the new show has not been greenlighted nor is it in production as of yet.According to the Daily Mail, though, the prequel would run for about three to five seasons.In earlier seasons of “The Crown,” Jared Harris played King George VI, while Alex Jennings and Derek Jacobi both appeared as King Edward VIII.Jennings, 64, originated the role of the controversial Duke of Windsor for Seasons 1 and 2. Jacobi, 83, took over for Season 3, portraying the royal in his older years.George VI and King Edward VIII famously had a contentious relationship, with the latter abdicating the throne after less than a year in power back in 1936 so he could marry his beloved Wallis Simpson.

It’s been 20 years since Her Majesty the Queen lost her mother, and a lot has changed for our Royal Family. When the Queen Mother was alive, the monarchy wouldn’t allow royals to wed divorcees. But the rules have been bent in recent times and Prince Harry was allowed to marry Meghan Markle.

Prince Philip was reportedly “spitting blood” after finding out Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s plans to leave the royal family, a royal author has claimed.The late Duke of Edinburgh allegedly also further told an aide “we were wrong about her all along” and was said to be furious over the fact the couple made the announcement before informing senior royals first. According to author Christopher Anderson, the late Duke went straight to the Queen to express his “anger”.

Prince Phillip was reportedly "spitting blood" after discovering that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wanted to leave the Royal Family.

Queen Elizabeth II will mark 70 years on the throne Sunday, an unprecedented reign that has made her a symbol of stability as the United Kingdom navigated an age of uncertainty.From her early days as a glamorous young royal in glittering tiaras to her more recent incarnation as the nation’s grandmother, the queen has witnessed the end of the British Empire, the advent of multiculturalism, the rise of international terrorism, and the challenges posed by Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. In a world of relentless change, she has been a constant — representing the U.K.’s interests abroad, applauding the nation’s successes and commiserating in its failures, and always remaining above the fray of politics.That constancy should earn Elizabeth a royal epithet like those of her predecessors such as William the Conqueror, Edward the Confessor and Alfred the Great, said royal historian Hugo Vickers.“I’ve always thought she should be called Elizabeth the Steadfast," Vickers told The Associated Press.

It's a home the Queen could live in if she chooses, but Fort Belvedere, located in Windsor, never seemed to make the cut. Queen Elizabeth, 95, has a home on her Windsor Estate in Berkshire that she's never lived in, despite its historical links. Fort Belvedere has often been referred to as 'The Fort' and it was hugely expanded by King George IV, who added a flag pole, annex and dining room.

The Queen has access to a number of properties up and down the country.

Edward VIII which reflects his disenchantment with life as a royal, years before he met Wallis Simpson has sold at auction for £7,117. The four-page letter, written by the then-Prince of Wales in 1919, aged 25, fetched almost 12 times its pre-sale estimate of £400 to £600.

Edward VIII which reflects his disenchantment with life as a royal, years before he met Wallis Simpson is to be sold at auction. The then-Prince of Wales wrote the four-page letter in 1919, aged 25, while aboard the ship HMS Renown as it took him on a royal tour of Canada.

Wallis Simpson in the 1978 miniseries Edward And Mrs Simpson, has died at the age of 87. Harris died on Sunday following a six-decade career taking in film, television and theatre.

The New York Times. “Cynthia’s passing is a great loss for the dramatic arts and for all of us,” her family wrote.

Cynthia Harris was an actress best known for playing Sylvia Buchman, the mother of Paul Reiser’s character, on “Mad About You.”An early notable role for Harris came in the 1978 TV miniseries “Edward and Mrs. Simpson,” in which she played Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor.

Nick Bullen believes there are many lessons Prince Harry can learn from his great-great-uncle Edward VIII. Queen Elizabeth II’s uncle had been coronated King Edward VIII before he famously abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson.The couple was cut off from the monarchy following the abdication.