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The Crown: Who is Mohamed Al-Fayed and did he really buy Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson’s home?

Mohamed Al-Fayed was the father of Dodi Fayed

The Independent UK

Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed dies aged 94

The Egyptian businessman’s son Dodi Fayed, an Egyptian film producer, died alongside Diana, Princess of Wales in a car crash in Paris in 1997.

The Independent UK

King Charles's reign as monarch reaches milestone this relative could never obtain

King Charles's reign as monarch has reached a new impressive milestone as the King eclipses the reign of one of his relatives

Woman & Home

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Trudeau separation: Divorce is common for most people, but still rare for political leaders

Over the long term, the political impact of the separation or divorce of public figures has tended to reflect prevailing attitudes towards divorce within the general population.

The Conversation

How did Elizabeth Taylor end up owning the Prince of Wales brooch, something that could’ve belonged to Princess Catherine today?

The Duchess of Windsor most likely took the official Prince of Wales brooch with her after Edward’s abdication

Woman & Home

Why Charles can be crowned king even though he is divorced

Many point to history when King Edward VIII was forced to abdicate

Liverpool Echo

Jewellery that belonged to Wallis Simpson sells for £42,000 at auction

The emerald and diamond ring and bracelet had been expected to fetch between £25,000 and £35,000.

The Independent UK

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The Windsors at War by Alexander Larman review – rollicking account of the king, the duke and the Nazis

This riotous and engaging biography has it all: two brothers at each other’s throats, two wives who loathe each other, and the duke’s ill-advised visit to Germany

The Guardian - UK

East Belfast auction house offering trove of letters belonging to late Queen

Seven-piece silver tea service used to entertain the young Duke of Edinburgh at a polo match also for sale

Belfast Live

Letters offering ‘unique glimpse’ of late Queen’s life to be auctioned

An emerald and diamond bracelet and ring which once belonged to Wallis Simpson will also be sold.

The Independent UK

Madonna's obsession with Wallis Simpson revealed as the Queen of Pop shares heartbreaking reason she feels connected to the late royal

Madonna's obsession with Wallis Simpson shows her deepest vulnerabilities as well as a shared passion for the finer things in life

Woman & Home

86-year-old ale brewed for cancelled Edward VIII coronation to be auctioned

Rare ale to be sold after workman stumbled across bottles in a disused cellar

Evening Standard

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could end up 'like Edward and Mrs Simpson' in royal exile

Royal experts claimed Meghan Markle decided to stay at home in California, US, and away from the limelight after The Duke of Sussex's "Spare" memoir damaged the couple's brand

Daily Mirror

Wallis Simpson’s bizarrely luxurious menu for once-in-a-lifetime event is hit or miss

Wallis Simpson’s bizarrely luxurious menu was put together for a single evening in 1956 as she marked a huge life moment

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Wallis Simpson's stomach-churning breakfast revealed

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Daily Mirror

King Charles' key to a successful reign - and the royal relatives he should ignore

As a new monarch, King Charles has countless other sovereigns from history he could learn from to ensure a successful reign - and historian Dr Tracy Borman reveals which kings and queens he should look to as well as which ones he should ignore

Woman & Home

Inside the new Christie's auction showcasing some of the finest jewelry in the world, including some with fascinating royal connections

From a vintage Van Cleef & Arpels to one inspired by the Duchess of Windsor, The Magnificent Jewels of Anne Eisenhower is a must-see for jewelry lovers

Daily Mirror

'Recurring theme' could see King Charles offer Harry and Meghan an olive branch

Author Gareth Russell has drawn attention to the King's approach to Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, and suggested it could be a sign he will make a peace offering to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

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Daily Mirror

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could become 'very unhappy and insignificant' warns expert

Royal author Tom Quinn has compared Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to former King Edward VIII and his wife Wallis Simpson, saying the Sussexes risk becoming 'insignificant' and 'unhappy'

Daily Record

Bombshell secret letter from King Edward VIII to Hitler thanked him for 'great hospitality'

After years spent researching the royal archives for a new book on the Duke of Windsor, exposing the depths of his love of fascism, historian Alexander Larman found a draft of the letter.

Daily Mirror

King Edward VIII's secret letter to Hitler thanking him for 'great hospitality' revealed

The bombshell letter was unearthed by historian Alexander Larman in the royal archives while researching for a new book on the abdicated King Edward VIII and his love of fascism

The Guardian - UK

Andrea Riseborough’s 10 best performances – ranked!

The British actor is up for best actress at the Oscars this Sunday for her role in To Leslie. But how does that compare with her other key turns?

The Conversation

Harry and William duke it out: Will sticks and stones topple thrones?

Brotherly love turned to conflict and estrangement is not an uncommon story in families. That’s why so many people are fascinated with the British Royal Family and the current meltdown between Princes Harry and William.

The Independent UK

Explosive memoirs haven’t brought down the royal family – but they’ve always hurt them

Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’ covers everything from drag-down fights to frostbitten genitalia, but he’s not alone in putting royal scandal to print, writes Katie Rosseinsky. In fact, he’s merely repeating the work of royal rebels before him, from Edward VIII to Princess Diana

Daily Mirror

Who is Anderson Cooper? Links to Royals and why Harry chose him for bombshell US chat

CNN's Anderson Cooper said to have royal links through his great-aunt, who had an affair with Prince Harry's great-great uncle

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