Jeannette Charles, the Queen Elizabeth II look-alike who played the British monarch for laughs in National Lampoon’s European Vacation, in the first Naked Gun movie and in the last Austin Powers film, has died. She was 96.
Charles died Sunday at a hospice facility in Great Baddow, Essex, England, her daughter, Carol Christophi, announced. “Mum was a real character and a force of nature. She had an amazing life,” she said. “She was always respectful of the queen and adored the royal family.”
Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, also at age 96.
Charles spent more than four decades doubling for the head of state before she wound down her career in 2014.
“I think the first time I was recognized [as the queen] was on a trip [in 1971] to Capri in Italy, with my Italian pen friend Florence,” she recalled in a 2012 interview. “Someone shouted ‘Princess Elizabeth’ in Italian, my friend explained her majesty had...
Charles died Sunday at a hospice facility in Great Baddow, Essex, England, her daughter, Carol Christophi, announced. “Mum was a real character and a force of nature. She had an amazing life,” she said. “She was always respectful of the queen and adored the royal family.”
Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, also at age 96.
Charles spent more than four decades doubling for the head of state before she wound down her career in 2014.
“I think the first time I was recognized [as the queen] was on a trip [in 1971] to Capri in Italy, with my Italian pen friend Florence,” she recalled in a 2012 interview. “Someone shouted ‘Princess Elizabeth’ in Italian, my friend explained her majesty had...
- 6/5/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
King Charles may follow in the footsteps of Danish Queen Margrethe, who recently abdicated the throne in favor of her son, Prince Frederik. Charles, 75, could follow the same path so his son Prince William could have the crown and enjoy a long reign similar to that of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. Here’s what an expert predicts.
Prince William could ascend to the top job in the royal family sooner than later: Here’s why
According to royal expert and biographer Phil Dampier, King Charles may allow Prince William to rise to the top job in the House of Windsor and take the crown earlier than expected. Traditionally, a monarch does not ascend to the throne until their predecessor has died.
“It must make you wonder if, in five or 10 years, King Charles might think about doing the same if his health suffers or he just thinks it is a...
Prince William could ascend to the top job in the royal family sooner than later: Here’s why
According to royal expert and biographer Phil Dampier, King Charles may allow Prince William to rise to the top job in the House of Windsor and take the crown earlier than expected. Traditionally, a monarch does not ascend to the throne until their predecessor has died.
“It must make you wonder if, in five or 10 years, King Charles might think about doing the same if his health suffers or he just thinks it is a...
- 1/10/2024
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Camilla Parker Bowles made a poignant tribute to Queen Elizabeth by donning the late monarch’s highly favored tiara. This marked the first occasion Camilla wore the historic $10 million tiara since the Queen’s death.
With this gesture, Camilla not only honored Queen Elizabeth’s memory but also embodied the continuity of the royal lineage. The tiara’s appearance is a testament to the enduring legacy and the timeless traditions of the British monarchy.
Camilla Parker Bowles wears the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara for the first time since Her Majesty’s death
During a visit to Mansion House, Camilla honored the late Queen Elizabeth by adorning herself with some of the former monarch’s most emblematic pieces.
The ceremonial event observes a new sovereign’s inaugural visit to the City of London in their first year after ascension.
Camilla, no stranger to royal tiaras, showcased the Girls...
With this gesture, Camilla not only honored Queen Elizabeth’s memory but also embodied the continuity of the royal lineage. The tiara’s appearance is a testament to the enduring legacy and the timeless traditions of the British monarchy.
Camilla Parker Bowles wears the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara for the first time since Her Majesty’s death
During a visit to Mansion House, Camilla honored the late Queen Elizabeth by adorning herself with some of the former monarch’s most emblematic pieces.
The ceremonial event observes a new sovereign’s inaugural visit to the City of London in their first year after ascension.
Camilla, no stranger to royal tiaras, showcased the Girls...
- 11/5/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Queen Elizabeth II’s career was, well, being queen. Her life changed at 10 years old when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated, cementing her status as a future queen. However, in later years, she admitted if a career outside the royal family had been an option, she knew what she would’ve selected.
An entertainer’s World War II visit inspired the queen’s alternate career choice Queen Elizabeth II | Jonathan Brady/Pool/Afp via Getty Images
Think the queen would’ve made a career of breeding dogs or racing horses, given her lifelong love of dogs and horses? Wrong. Sure, she bred both horses and dogs. But, if given the opportunity for a different career path, neither would’ve been her first choice.
As royal author Gyles Brandreth told Radio Times, it went back to a certain entertainer who paid a World War II-era visit to Windsor Castle when...
An entertainer’s World War II visit inspired the queen’s alternate career choice Queen Elizabeth II | Jonathan Brady/Pool/Afp via Getty Images
Think the queen would’ve made a career of breeding dogs or racing horses, given her lifelong love of dogs and horses? Wrong. Sure, she bred both horses and dogs. But, if given the opportunity for a different career path, neither would’ve been her first choice.
As royal author Gyles Brandreth told Radio Times, it went back to a certain entertainer who paid a World War II-era visit to Windsor Castle when...
- 9/9/2023
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Film-maker who directed the 1984 classic A Private Function, starring Michael Palin and Maggie Smith
In a small Yorkshire town in 1947, a pig is being illicitly reared to provide meat for a forthcoming banquet of local dignitaries celebrating the marriage of Princess Elizabeth. That is, until a timid chiropodist (Michael Palin) pig-naps the animal, urged on by his grasping wife (Maggie Smith), who sees it as a possible ticket out of their glumly austere lives and up the social ladder.
So begins A Private Function (1984), originally titled Pork Royale, Alan Bennett’s first script for cinema. With finely rendered performances from Palin, Smith – who is hilariously sour as what Time Out called “a Lady Macbeth of the aspidistras” – and a host of British talent, the film’s tone teeters on the brink of unwholesomeness without ever quite tipping over.
In a small Yorkshire town in 1947, a pig is being illicitly reared to provide meat for a forthcoming banquet of local dignitaries celebrating the marriage of Princess Elizabeth. That is, until a timid chiropodist (Michael Palin) pig-naps the animal, urged on by his grasping wife (Maggie Smith), who sees it as a possible ticket out of their glumly austere lives and up the social ladder.
So begins A Private Function (1984), originally titled Pork Royale, Alan Bennett’s first script for cinema. With finely rendered performances from Palin, Smith – who is hilariously sour as what Time Out called “a Lady Macbeth of the aspidistras” – and a host of British talent, the film’s tone teeters on the brink of unwholesomeness without ever quite tipping over.
- 7/6/2023
- by Ryan Gilbey
- The Guardian - Film News
Many royal family members were reportedly caught off guard and shocked by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s announcement to step down from their roles as senior royals in 2020. While many believed the Sussexes’ decision did not sit well with Prince William and the Princess of Wales (formerly known as Kate Middleton), a royal expert has said that most people don’t realize it hit two other royals even harder and really “affected their lives.”
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate Middleton standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace | Victoria Jones/Pa Images via Getty Images Who had to step up when Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down
The duke and duchess’s last royal engagement was the Commonwealth Day Service on March 9, 2020, at Westminster Abbey. While many royal watchers were focused on the frosty relations between Harry, Meghan, William, and Kate, they didn’t notice that Prince Edward’s wife,...
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate Middleton standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace | Victoria Jones/Pa Images via Getty Images Who had to step up when Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down
The duke and duchess’s last royal engagement was the Commonwealth Day Service on March 9, 2020, at Westminster Abbey. While many royal watchers were focused on the frosty relations between Harry, Meghan, William, and Kate, they didn’t notice that Prince Edward’s wife,...
- 6/6/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kate Middleton did not speak publicly at King Charles’ coronation. However, her outfit spoke volumes with a bold nod toward her late mother-in-law Princess Diana. The Princess of Wales paid homage to Diana by wearing an essential item belonging to her husband’s late mother, Prince William, and his brother, Prince Harry. This declaration came days after saying Diana would have been a “brilliant” grandmother.
Kate Middleton wears Princess Diana’s earrings at King Charles’ coronation on May 6, 2023 | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Kate Middleton represented Princess Diana at the historic crowning of her ex-husband King Charles
The Princess of Wales made a bold statement at the coronation of her father-in-law, King Charles. Kate Middleton wore a dress by Alexander McQueen; the designer also made her 2011 wedding attire.
McQueen crafted the ivory silk crepe gown featuring silver bullion and threadwork embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock motifs. These flowers...
Kate Middleton wears Princess Diana’s earrings at King Charles’ coronation on May 6, 2023 | Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Kate Middleton represented Princess Diana at the historic crowning of her ex-husband King Charles
The Princess of Wales made a bold statement at the coronation of her father-in-law, King Charles. Kate Middleton wore a dress by Alexander McQueen; the designer also made her 2011 wedding attire.
McQueen crafted the ivory silk crepe gown featuring silver bullion and threadwork embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock motifs. These flowers...
- 5/8/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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"Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" gives us the closest look yet at the royal family, whose favor drives the social fortunes of the ton. Along with a younger version of the imperious Queen Charlotte and the charming King George III, we also learn more about their enormous family.
Here's a breakdown of the 15 real-life princes and princesses who descended from "Bridgerton"'s beloved monarchs.
Queen Charlotte and King George III's Children 1. King George IV
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The Prince of Wales during his father's reign, the future George IV (often referred to as "Prinny") was the man who gave the name to the Regency era. From 1811 to 1820, during George III's final illness, George served as the prince regent, effectively ruling the United Kingdom while his father still lived but was incapacitated. George IV famously despised his more-popular wife, Queen Caroline, and they had just one daughter,...
"Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" gives us the closest look yet at the royal family, whose favor drives the social fortunes of the ton. Along with a younger version of the imperious Queen Charlotte and the charming King George III, we also learn more about their enormous family.
Here's a breakdown of the 15 real-life princes and princesses who descended from "Bridgerton"'s beloved monarchs.
Queen Charlotte and King George III's Children 1. King George IV
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The Prince of Wales during his father's reign, the future George IV (often referred to as "Prinny") was the man who gave the name to the Regency era. From 1811 to 1820, during George III's final illness, George served as the prince regent, effectively ruling the United Kingdom while his father still lived but was incapacitated. George IV famously despised his more-popular wife, Queen Caroline, and they had just one daughter,...
- 5/2/2023
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
The late Queen Elizabeth is receiving a birthday tribute from her family.
On Friday, the royal family Instagram account shared a post in memory of the “incredible life and legacy” of former British monarch on what would have been her 97th birthday.
Read More: Prince William Follows In Queen Elizabeth II’s Footsteps With Special Outing During Poland Trip
“When Her Majesty was born in April 1926, Princess Elizabeth and her family did not expect that she would one day become Queen,” the post read. “Following the abdication of her uncle King Edward VIII in 1936, her father acceded to the throne.”
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“When King George VI died in February 1952, Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II when she was just 25. Her Majesty went on to be Britain’s longest reigning Monarch – the only one in history to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee,...
On Friday, the royal family Instagram account shared a post in memory of the “incredible life and legacy” of former British monarch on what would have been her 97th birthday.
Read More: Prince William Follows In Queen Elizabeth II’s Footsteps With Special Outing During Poland Trip
“When Her Majesty was born in April 1926, Princess Elizabeth and her family did not expect that she would one day become Queen,” the post read. “Following the abdication of her uncle King Edward VIII in 1936, her father acceded to the throne.”
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“When King George VI died in February 1952, Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II when she was just 25. Her Majesty went on to be Britain’s longest reigning Monarch – the only one in history to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee,...
- 4/21/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
King Charles III is the oldest son of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Despite growing up in palaces and having an enviable childhood, Charles did not have a close relationship with his parents. For example, at times, he would go months without seeing them.
King Charles’ parents were not emotionally close to him Baby Prince Charles with then-Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 1949 | Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
According to biographer Kitty Kelley, when Charles was born in 1948, Queen Elizabeth wanted to be a hands-on mother. She reportedly said, via Vanity Fair, “I am going to be the child’s mother, not the nurses.”
However, things changed four years later when she ascended the throne. Queen Elizabeth became occupied with her work as a monarch and left Charles in the care of nannies. “Mummy [was] a remote and glamorous figure who came to kiss you goodnight,...
King Charles’ parents were not emotionally close to him Baby Prince Charles with then-Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 1949 | Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
According to biographer Kitty Kelley, when Charles was born in 1948, Queen Elizabeth wanted to be a hands-on mother. She reportedly said, via Vanity Fair, “I am going to be the child’s mother, not the nurses.”
However, things changed four years later when she ascended the throne. Queen Elizabeth became occupied with her work as a monarch and left Charles in the care of nannies. “Mummy [was] a remote and glamorous figure who came to kiss you goodnight,...
- 4/10/2023
- by Tram Anh Ton Nu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When they were alive both Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana were considered fashion icons.
The late monarch, who reigned for 70 years, had a style all her own that was bold, elegant, and full of colors. And her daughter-in-law donned plenty of showstoppers in the ’80s and ’90s from her iconic wedding dress to the “Travolta dress” to her “revenge dress.” While their styles were quite different Diana decided to pay homage to the queen early on in her relationship with Charles but the dress she wore was dubbed as risqué on the princess.
Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana attend the Opening of Parliament in London (circa 1982) | Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images The dress Diana wore similar to one the queen wore was risqué on the princess
Paul Burrell, who was once one of Queen Elizabeth’s personal footmen until he was moved to Charles and Diana’s household in the ’80s,...
The late monarch, who reigned for 70 years, had a style all her own that was bold, elegant, and full of colors. And her daughter-in-law donned plenty of showstoppers in the ’80s and ’90s from her iconic wedding dress to the “Travolta dress” to her “revenge dress.” While their styles were quite different Diana decided to pay homage to the queen early on in her relationship with Charles but the dress she wore was dubbed as risqué on the princess.
Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana attend the Opening of Parliament in London (circa 1982) | Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images The dress Diana wore similar to one the queen wore was risqué on the princess
Paul Burrell, who was once one of Queen Elizabeth’s personal footmen until he was moved to Charles and Diana’s household in the ’80s,...
- 4/8/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Upon her father’s death, King George VI, Princess Elizabeth, became Queen Elizabeth II. Elizabeth was a young mother of two children when taking on this important role in the United Kingdom. However, she wanted her young son, Prince Charles, to feel special when, in 1953, she stepped into the role she would eventually hold for over 70 years. She gifted the then-4-year-old with a child-friendly coronation invitation.
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and Prince Charles at the Queen’s 1953 coronation | Hulton Archive/Getty Images Related
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How old was Queen Elizabeth when she was crowned?
Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne at the age of 25. She and her husband, Prince Philip, had two children at that time.
Prince Charles was born in November 1948. His sister, Princess Anne, arrived in August 1950.
Elizabeth was the 40th monarch since Edward the Conquerer reported History.
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and Prince Charles at the Queen’s 1953 coronation | Hulton Archive/Getty Images Related
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How old was Queen Elizabeth when she was crowned?
Queen Elizabeth ascended to the throne at the age of 25. She and her husband, Prince Philip, had two children at that time.
Prince Charles was born in November 1948. His sister, Princess Anne, arrived in August 1950.
Elizabeth was the 40th monarch since Edward the Conquerer reported History.
- 4/7/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Camilla Parker Bowles put on quite the show during a state banquet in Germany. While the queen consort stunned in a Bruce Oldfield dress adorned with her Greville Tiara, it was her jaw-dropping necklace that really stole the show.
Here’s the scoop on the eye-popping necklace, including how it was actually a present to the late Queen Elizabeth on her wedding day.
Queen consort, Camilla Parker Bowles | Samir Hussein/WireImage Camilla Parker Bowles dazzles with a jaw-dropping necklace
Camilla looked her best when she attended a state banquet during her recent trip to Germany. The queen consort donned the Greville Tiara for the event, though fans really got excited when they noticed Camilla wearing the City of London Fringe Necklace.
A pic of Camilla wearing the necklace was shared on Instagram, giving royal watchers a closer view of the dazzling piece. Camilla complimented the fringe diamond necklace with a...
Here’s the scoop on the eye-popping necklace, including how it was actually a present to the late Queen Elizabeth on her wedding day.
Queen consort, Camilla Parker Bowles | Samir Hussein/WireImage Camilla Parker Bowles dazzles with a jaw-dropping necklace
Camilla looked her best when she attended a state banquet during her recent trip to Germany. The queen consort donned the Greville Tiara for the event, though fans really got excited when they noticed Camilla wearing the City of London Fringe Necklace.
A pic of Camilla wearing the necklace was shared on Instagram, giving royal watchers a closer view of the dazzling piece. Camilla complimented the fringe diamond necklace with a...
- 3/31/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While it may not be the norm nowadays, marriage between family members was a common practice among the royals in the past. And it still happens to some extent even today. From King Charles III and Princess Diana to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, here’s a breakdown of some of the most famous related royal couples, along with some insight into why the British royal family continues to marry distant family members.
Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II | Tim Graham/Getty Images The practice of royals marrying within the family has been around for centuries
Centuries ago, the practice of marrying close relatives was widespread among the royal (and wealthy) families in Europe, as well as in other parts of the world. It was a way for reigning families to maintain power and protect their dynasties. The practice also helped well-to-do households preserve their wealth and property.
Today, the practice is much less common,...
Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II | Tim Graham/Getty Images The practice of royals marrying within the family has been around for centuries
Centuries ago, the practice of marrying close relatives was widespread among the royal (and wealthy) families in Europe, as well as in other parts of the world. It was a way for reigning families to maintain power and protect their dynasties. The practice also helped well-to-do households preserve their wealth and property.
Today, the practice is much less common,...
- 3/27/2023
- by Mishal Ali Zafar
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
As the U.K. gears up for King Charles III‘s coronation on May 6, one person who attended Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 is sharing how then-Prince Charles acted during the ceremony for his mother all those years ago.
Charles was just four years old when his mom became queen. While his sibling, Princess Anne, was deemed too young to attend the ceremony, Charles was present for the crowning and seated between the queen’s sister, Princess Margaret, and The Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother and then-Prince Charles with Princess Margaret standing in the royal box at Westminster Abbey watching the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II | Topical Press Agency/Getty Images
Lady Anne Glenconner was a maid of honor at Queen Elizabeth’s coronation
Upon the death of her father, King George VI, on Feb. 6, 1952, then-Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II. Her coronation ceremony took place...
Charles was just four years old when his mom became queen. While his sibling, Princess Anne, was deemed too young to attend the ceremony, Charles was present for the crowning and seated between the queen’s sister, Princess Margaret, and The Queen Mother.
The Queen Mother and then-Prince Charles with Princess Margaret standing in the royal box at Westminster Abbey watching the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II | Topical Press Agency/Getty Images
Lady Anne Glenconner was a maid of honor at Queen Elizabeth’s coronation
Upon the death of her father, King George VI, on Feb. 6, 1952, then-Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II. Her coronation ceremony took place...
- 3/25/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Kate Middleton shared two new photos with her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, to celebrate Mother’s Day in the UK. The Princess of Wales smiled as she casually sat in a tree and posed alongside her children in the intimate snaps.
Prince George, Kate Middleton, Prince Louis, Prince William, and Princess Charlotte walk as a family | Jonathan Brady/ Pool/Getty Images Kate Middleton and Prince William balance their children’s private and public lives
Kate Middleton and her husband, Prince William, try to balance their children’s private and public lives. The Prince and Princes of Wales reportedly made a conscious decision to allow Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis to try and have a normal childhood outside of the demands of royal life.
Royal expert Duncan Larcombe told Ok!, as published by Express, “William and Kate wouldn’t let George, Charlotte or Louis appear...
Prince George, Kate Middleton, Prince Louis, Prince William, and Princess Charlotte walk as a family | Jonathan Brady/ Pool/Getty Images Kate Middleton and Prince William balance their children’s private and public lives
Kate Middleton and her husband, Prince William, try to balance their children’s private and public lives. The Prince and Princes of Wales reportedly made a conscious decision to allow Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis to try and have a normal childhood outside of the demands of royal life.
Royal expert Duncan Larcombe told Ok!, as published by Express, “William and Kate wouldn’t let George, Charlotte or Louis appear...
- 3/20/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones began dating in 1993 and tied the knot six years later. Edward opted for a more low-key wedding than most royals. While there was no ceremonial state or military involvement — their nuptials still attracted thousands of well-wishers who lined the streets and around 200 million viewers who watched from around the world.
Sophie’s dress was designed by Samantha Shaw and featured 325,000 crystals and pearls. She also wore the Anthemion tiara as well as something the prince designed specifically for her.
Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones leaving church on their wedding day in 1999 | Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images What the prince designed for his bride on their wedding day
Sophie’s beautiful accessories the day she married Edward included a striking cross necklace and matching pearl earrings.
Jewelry expert Zack Stone at the U.K. retailer Steven Stone spoke to Express about Sophie’s exquisite jewelry which Edward designed.
Sophie’s dress was designed by Samantha Shaw and featured 325,000 crystals and pearls. She also wore the Anthemion tiara as well as something the prince designed specifically for her.
Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones leaving church on their wedding day in 1999 | Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images What the prince designed for his bride on their wedding day
Sophie’s beautiful accessories the day she married Edward included a striking cross necklace and matching pearl earrings.
Jewelry expert Zack Stone at the U.K. retailer Steven Stone spoke to Express about Sophie’s exquisite jewelry which Edward designed.
- 3/15/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
On their wedding day, Prince Edward and his bride Sophie became the Earl and Countess of Wessex. It was always thought that one day the prince would take over his late father Prince Philip‘s title, and that came to be when King Charles conferred his brother and sister-in-law as the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.
Now there is a claim that Sophie is especially happy with the title because it means that she no longer has to curtsy to Meghan Markle who previously outranked her. But is that accurate? Here’s what we know about the protocol regarding who curtsies to whom.
Meghan Markle and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (formerly Countess of Wessex) attend Royal Ascot Day 1 | Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images Prince Edward and Sophie promoted with new titles
On March 10, it was announced that King Charles made Edward the new Duke of Edinburgh and thus Sophie,...
Now there is a claim that Sophie is especially happy with the title because it means that she no longer has to curtsy to Meghan Markle who previously outranked her. But is that accurate? Here’s what we know about the protocol regarding who curtsies to whom.
Meghan Markle and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (formerly Countess of Wessex) attend Royal Ascot Day 1 | Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images Prince Edward and Sophie promoted with new titles
On March 10, it was announced that King Charles made Edward the new Duke of Edinburgh and thus Sophie,...
- 3/14/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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