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Queen Elizabeth stepped in to comfort Prince Edward's 'terrified' schoolfriend during Sandringham visit - 'She was just being so sweet'

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and their son, Prince Edward in 1976.

Anyone might find an invitation to a historic royal residence intimidating - never mind a teenager. But that’s exactly the scenario a 14-year-old Tanya Rose found herself in when fellow Gordonstoun pupil, Prince Edward, invited her to Sandringham House.

The pair became friends at the Scottish boarding school which Edward's father Prince Philip had also attended. Recalling the memory of her visit in a recent podcast appearance, Tanya - now a PR expert - described the "terrifying" first night when she found herself alone with the royal women.

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