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Queen was ‘disappointed’ when Andrew and Fergie wanted to divorce – until fears ex-Duchess was having a ‘nervous breakdown’ forced a U-turn, royal author reveals

When Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson tied the knot at London’s Westminster Abbey in July 1986, nobody was more delighted than the late Queen. The former prince, since stripped of his royal titles by King Charles, was widely believed to be Her Majesty’s favourite child, and she was overjoyed that …

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How Kate Middleton’s ‘true class shone through’ at Prince Philip’s historic funeral – as the caring future Queen shifted from the ‘periphery’ of the Royal Family to its ‘heart’

On April 17, 2021, a solemn Royal Family gathered at Windsor’s St George’s Chapel to bid a heartfelt farewell to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. As hearts broke across the world for the late Queen Elizabeth, who was married to Philip for 73 years, sat alone in the pews, it …

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‘The hottest royal you’ve never heard of’ is quietly following in Prince William’s footsteps…and might even take the crown for Britain’s most eligible bachelor

The ‘hottest royal you’ve never heard of’ quietly celebrated his 29th birthday earlier this month, with Alexander Charles Ogilvy set to step into the spotlight next year.  The Daily Mail’s Diary Editor Richard Eden reported that Alexander, who is 60th in line to the throne, might ride in next year’s …

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Prince Philip nicknamed Meghan Markle ‘DOW’ and warned Royal Family about her ‘eerie similarities’ with Wallis Simpson, royal author reveals

Prince Philip noted ‘eerie similarities’ between Meghan Markle and Wallis Simpson when the actress was first introduced to The Firm, a royal author has claimed. In the latest episode of The Daily Mail’s Reading the Royals, Diary Editor Richard Eden revealed the late Prince Philip nicknamed Meghan, now 44,  ‘DOW’ – …

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Prince Philip was ‘reluctant to be charmed’ by Meghan Markle – and gave Prince Harry a cutting warning before their wedding

When Prince Harry announced his plans to wed Meghan Markle in November 2017, he was hopeful that the Royal Family would welcome their joyous news. But the prince was met with a rather curt response from his forthright grandfather, Prince Philip, who issued the stern warning: ‘One steps out with actresses, one doesn’t …

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What do you give the man who has lost everything? Andrew Mountbatten Windsor may get a HYPHEN in his commoner surname – at the late Queen’s request

Do you have a story? Email lettice.bromovsky@dailymail.co.uk  By LETTICE BROMOVSKY, NEWS REPORTER Published: 20:22 EST, 10 November 2025 | Updated: 06:17 EST, 11 November 2025 Buckingham Palace is said to be reconsidering how to style Andrew’s name in accordance with the late Queen’s wishes. After his titles were stripped, the ex-Duke …

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