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William's 40th Birthday Overshadowed by 'Leaked Tales of Family Fractures'
Royal biographer Omid Scobie has written of the missed opportunity to promote Prince William's work at the time of his 40th birthday, with the focus instead on his relationship with Prince Harry.
Prince Harry Poses 'Bigger Problem' for 'Frail' Monarchy Than Prince Andrew
Author Tina Brown has said that Harry poses a "bigger problem" than Andrew because "because you never quite know what he's going to do next."
Prince Charles Has 'Stage Fright' Over Being King
Author Tina Brown says that though Charles appears to have "a certain amount of stage fright" over being king, he will be a "successful transitional monarch."
Queen Spends Time 'Nurturing' William, Kate To Avoid Charles, Diana Repeat
Andrew Morton has referenced the queen's desire not to repeat mistakes made by Charles and Diana and how the princess' legacy manifests itself in today's more relaxed monarchy.
Five Ways Meghan and Harry's Royal Exit Mirrored Princess Diana's Life
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's experiences of royal life have been strikingly similar to Princess Diana's during their royal exit.
Queen Wanted Pockets on Her Dresses But the Royals Sewed Them Up
Royal biographer Andrew Morton has revealed that when the queen was a child she had the pockets of her clothes sewn up to prevent her putting her hands in them
Queen Was Touched on Leg by Russian Cosmonaut to 'Make Sure She Was Real'
Yuri Gagarin—the first human in space—wanted to make sure Queen Elizabeth II was "not just an animated doll," according to a new biography of the Monarch.
Prince Charles Allies Accused of Briefing Against Queen After Diana's Death
Prince Charles allies were willing to "throw anyone under the bus" to "protect their man" after Princess Diana's death, claims a book by her secret biographer.
Andrew 'Obsessed' With Making Royal Return, Using Queen to Do It
Author Tina Brown has said that Prince Andrew is "obsessed" with making a royal return to public life and sees the queen as the "best route" to do it.
Queen Thought Diana's Brakes had Been 'Greased' After Hearing of Crash
Queen Elizabeth II feared foul play in Princess Diana's Paris death, while Prince Charles asked "what have we done to deserve this?" a new biography says.
Meghan Markle 'Unfairly Targeted' for Causing 'Megxit'—Tina Brown
Tina Brown claims Meghan Markle has been "unfairly targeted" for being the one who separated Prince Harry from his family, with the Prince equally to blame.
Meghan Markle Author Says Her 'Victims' Will Speak Despite Legal Battles
An author nicknamed the "Witchfinder General" has set his sights on the Duchess of Sussex, having previously written a biography of Prince Charles described as a "right royal hatchet job."
How Harry and Meghan Misinterpreted Diana's Royal Exit
"Diana always saw the power of changing within the structure of the monarchy," said royal commentator and former editor of Vanity Fair, Tina Brown.
Major Meghan, Harry Books Agree on One Thing—The Palace Has a Race Problem
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry enjoyed adulating praise and hefty criticism in the major biographies of their lives but there is one thing the authors agree on.
How Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Were Both 'Number 6 on the Call Sheet'
Author of The Palace Papers, Tina Brown, has described Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as both being "number six on the call sheet" when they married in 2018.
Meghan's Plan To Become a 'Global Humanitarian Princess' Was Flawed—Author
Author Tina Brown claims that Meghan Markle "didn't understand" the reality of palace life and the role she wanted was blocked by Harry's "sixth in line" status
Queen's Sister Was a 'Bigot' Who Spoke of 'Blackamoor' Prime Ministers
Queen Elizabeth II's sister Margaret complained the Monarch needed a holiday due to "blackamoor" prime ministers "crying on her shoulder," a new book says.
How Prince Harry's 'Groomzilla' Led to 'First Ever' Story on Bad Behavior
Prince Harry shouting at staff before his wedding led to the first in a run of bad stories about Meghan Markle at a crucial moment, a biography said.
Meghan Markle 'Forgot' Crucial Aspect of Diana's Legacy: Time
Author Tina Brown has said in a TV interview that Meghan saw Princess Diana as a "superstar" but forgot it took her 17 years hard work to get there.
How Meghan and Harry Are Described by Palace Staff in Bombshell New Book
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle told Oprah Winfrey of mistreatment by the "institution" but a new biography quotes palace sources giving their side of the story.
Meghan Markle 'Hated' Tour That Harry Said Made the Royals Jealous of Her
Meghan Markle "hated" a royal tour which Prince Harry said was a turning point in relations with Charles, William and Kate, according to Tina Brown.
Prince Harry's Concern Over Meghan's Security Predates Royal Split—Book
Harry's concern over Meghan Markle's safety could have influenced his rush to the altar, author Tina Brown recounts in her new book "The Palace Papers."
Meghan and Harry 'Underestimated' Difficulty of Life Outside Palace
Meghan Markle "doesn't really have a brand" and "nothing is really going anywhere," said biographer Tina Brown.
Meghan Markle's Claim Not To Have Googled Harry 'Disingenuous'—Tina Brown
Author Tina Brown said she found the claim unbelievable, given Meghan's canny nature, and her proven capacity to research roles for her work as an actress.
Prince Harry Right to Worry About Queen's Staff—Finding Freedom Author
Prince Harry was right to question Queen Elizabeth II's circle in heavily criticized comments, after his "darkest" moments involved her staff, Omid Scobie says.
Meghan Markle's Treatment in New Book 'Too Empathetic' for Brits—Tina Brown
"I think in England, where they hate Meghan—they think that I've been way too empathetic to Meghan," author Tina Brown said on the "Sway" podcast.
Kate 'Tormented' Over Social Class Like Meghan Was on Race—Tina Brown
Meghan Markle's experience of racism in the U.K. media echoes how journalists "sneered" at Kate Middleton on social class, a new biography by Tina Brown suggests.
Prince Charles 'Desperate' for Throne, Won't Step Aside for Will—Tina Brown
Author Tina Brown has told The New York Times 'Sway' podcast that Charles would not "consider abdicating" for Prince William in the next reign.
Why Meghan Markle's Vogue Issue Blew up Like No Other Royal Editorship
Author Tina Brown has revealed in her new book how Meghan Markle's Vogue collaboration came at a pivotal moment in the Sussexes' relationship with the press.
Queen Saw Harry and Meghan's Royal Exit Coming and Supported it—Tina Brown
The Queen and her family were "supportive" of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quitting but "wanted it done in an orderly way," a biography by Tina Brown states.