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English West End Star Ruthie Henshall poses for photographers in a garden at the Chelsea Flower Show, London, May 21, 2001.
TEDDY BARE

Actress Spills the Tea on Her 5 Years With a British Prince

Ruthie Henshall dated Prince Edward between 1988 and 1993.

Tom Sykes

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ROYAL REBRAND

The Palace’s New Strategy for Andrew Is Weaponized Pity

Don’t fall for it.

Tom Sykes

Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Edward
THE DAM BURSTS

Senior Royal Finally Breaks Family’s Silence on Epstein

The royal family’s first public comment on the Epstein files came from an unlikely source.

Adam Downer

Prince Andrew attends the Royal Family's Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene's church, December 25, 2022.
HOME SWEET HOME

Andrew Funds Own Security—and Stays Put at Royal Lodge

Prince Andrew has “negotiated a cheaper protection deal,” according to reports. Plus, Princess Diana’s paramour speaks out, and a new royal romance at St Andrews University.

Tim Teeman

Princess Anne
NEEDED: RIBBON CUTTERS!

Princess Anne’s Head Injury Deepens the Rolling Royal Crisis

Princess Anne’s accident, suffering a concussion after being struck by a horse, highlights a stark reality: The British royal family has perilously few healthy working members.

Tom Sykes

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CROWNED

The New Royal Power List: Why Prince William Beats Charles

The Buckingham Palace balcony lineup last weekend showed who King Charles considers to be in the Firm—but who wields the power behind closed doors is far more intriguing.

Tom Sykes

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A photo illustration of Prince Edward and Sophie.
HUSH HUSH

How Quietest Royal Couple Became Real Power Behind Throne

While Prince Edward and wife Sophie—celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary—steer clear of headlines, their loyalty has earned them seats in the royal inner circle.

Tom Sykes

Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends the Royal Family's Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene's church, as the Royals take residence at the Sandringham estate in eastern England, Britain December 25, 2022.
‘PRISONER OF PRIDE’

Prince Andrew ‘Ain’t Going Anywhere’ in Royal Lodge ‘Siege’

King Charles and Prince Andrew’s faceoff over Royal Lodge reaches a reported boiling point, and how David Beckham and the king became beekeeping besties.

Tim Teeman

William, Prince of Wales attends an annual Commonwealth Day service ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London, Britain March 11, 2024.
‘STEP UP’

Is William Planning to Put Younger Royals Center Stage?

Plus: Why Duchess Sophie went to Ukraine to highlight sexual violence as a “devastating” weapon of war, Fergie—Gen Z ambassador, and Harry’s statement vanishes from royal website.

Tim Teeman

King Charles leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Britain March 31, 2024.
‘MOST VULNERABLE’

Charles Palace Intrigue ‘Like a Trick From the Middle Ages’

Plus, Harry and Meghan smooch at the polo—with cameras following them, and Prince Edward, who famously quit the Marines, takes on a new military role.

Tom Sykes

A photo illustration of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
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‘A LOT TO OFFER’

Beatrice and Eugenie ‘Very Upset’ Over Royal Duties Snub

A friend told The Daily Beast: “They are very upset to have been ignored by the king as they feel they have a lot to offer, but they’re not surprised. They are sanguine about it.”

Tom Sykes

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