A royal specialist claims that the late Prince Philip had a rather disparaging nickname for the Duchess of Sussex.
The moniker alludes to Meghan Markle’s problematic marriage to Wallis Simpson, the ex-wife of previous King Edward VIII, suggesting comparisons between the two American women who were divorced after entering the royal family.
Meghan was allegedly called by Prince Philip a moniker that alluded to this relationship.
Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII of England
After King Edward VIII decided to quit the throne in December 1936 (less than a year after becoming a king) in order to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee who later became the Duchess of Windsor, she became one of the most controversial royal characters in recent history.
According to the Royal Observer, at the time, royals were not allowed to be married to divorced people. This prohibition did not alter until 2002, which was only three years before Prince Charles wed Camilla.
According to Vogue, after King Edward and Wallis Simpson got married, they were forbidden from going back home without the new King George VI’s consent because of concerns that it might spark unrest among the populace.
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor made headlines during their years of exile. One of their most shocking moments came in 1937 when they visited Nazi Germany and were captured on camera delivering the infamous Nazi salute to Adolf Hitler.
The cruel moniker of Prince Philip
In an interview with GB News, royal biographer Ingrid Seward provided insight into Prince Philip’s viewpoint, indicating that he believed Meghan and Wallis Simpson shared numerous similarities, which resulted in the Duchess of Sussex assuming a covert moniker.
Seward claims that Prince Philip, who was renowned for his keen assessment of character, was unable to ignore the similarities between Meghan and Prince Harry as well as Edward and Mrs. Simpson.
“I think that Prince Philip was very canny about people and he didn’t always see bad in people, he often tried to see the good in them,” Seward said.
“He just could not get away from the similarities between Meghan and Harry and Edward and Ms Simpson, which his why he used to call her the Duchess of Windsor. Not to her face though, he used to call her DOW,” she added.
Seward went into additional detail in her book “My Mother and I” regarding Prince Philip’s misgivings about Meghan, characterizing him as “wary” of the former Suits actress and her possible influence on the royal family.
There were various views within the royal family about Meghan’s role and impact; Prince Philip thought she may be disruptive, while Queen Elizabeth II had “high hopes” for her.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry departed the royal life
After moving to California and resigning from their royal responsibilities in 2020, Meghan and Harry have remained largely hidden from the public eye.
On May 8, a service at St. Paul’s Cathedral will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, and Harry is scheduled to visit the UK for it, as reported by the Daily Express. Meghan is anticipated to stay in the US, claiming her desire to stay out of the spotlight and safety concerns.
Meghan has chosen not to attend some important ceremonies, such King Charles III’s coronation, which Harry attended by himself last year, even though she occasionally travels back to the UK for important occasions like Queen Elizabeth II’s burial in 2022.
It’s obvious that, in the face of ongoing criticism and public curiosity about her relationship with the royal family, Meghan is choosing to put her safety and tranquility first.
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