The forthcoming book by UK royal family biographer Ingrid Seward sheds light on Prince Philip's alleged "spiteful" nickname for Meghan Markle. The late Duke of Edinburgh supposedly referred to her as the "Duchess of Windsor," drawing a parallel to the controversial American socialite Wallis Simpson.
The book, titled "My Mother And I," explores Philip's perspective on Markle and suggests that he found it "uncanny" how much she reminded him of Wallis Simpson. The historical context of Wallis Simpson's marriage to Edward VIII in 1937, after his abdication from the British throne, appears to have influenced Philip's perception of Markle. Both women entered into matrimony as divorced individuals, with Markle having been previously married to film producer Trevor Engelson.
According to Seward, Queen Elizabeth II initially held a more favorable opinion of Markle. She reportedly "approved" of the actress after being introduced to her by Prince Harry in 2017. However, the Queen's approval was not without reservation; a New York Post report suggests that she found fault with Markle's wedding dress, deeming it "too white" due to Markle's previous marriage.
In 2020, Markle and Prince Harry made the decision to step back as senior members of the royal family and relocated to California, drawing parallels with the exit of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, who fled to France after his abdication. The book provides insights into the dynamics and perceptions within the royal family regarding Meghan Markle.
