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biographer of the Duke of Kent,  said that members of the Royal family do not tend to find happiness when they choose their own path over the burden of their duties. The author has said that the Duke of Sussex appears “miserable” having stepped away from responsibilities of royalty, like his great-granduncle, the short-reigning Edward VIII. The former King, who later became the Duke of Windsor, abdicated after only 325 days on the throne after opposition to his marriage to Wallis Simpson.

Royal biographer Hugo Vickers claims that Prince Harry has looked “thoroughly miserable” since stepping down from royal duties. Hugo has penned a number of books including biographies of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and Wallis Simpson, the late Duchess of Windsor.

Her Majesty the Queen ruled over Britain and the Commonwealth for 70 years, making her the longest reigning British monarch, and the fifth longest in world history. As sovereign and Head of State her unfaltering sense of duty and commitment to her role earned her enormous respect around the globe.The Queen’s devotion to a life of service meant she fulfilled her official duties well into her 90s, from hosting diplomats, ambassadors, and Heads of State, to overseeing new sessions of Parliament, bestowing awards, supporting charities, and addressing the nation during the coronavirus pandemic.

LONDON, England – It's sometimes hard to believe that the world was once in love with Prince Harry and Meghan's love story. I know you remember it, right? However, in the four years since their spectacular, glittering Windsor wedding, it seems as if the now-rogue royal couple have gone from controversy to controversy, and everything they do is a drama. But now she is back in the fold in a very loose way.

The world is mourning a legend. After an impressive 96 years — 70 on the throne, the longest reign in history — Queen Elizabeth II has sadly passed away. Her eldest son Prince Charles, 73, will take the throne.

The Queen has died at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne, marking the end of an era and leaving the nation in mourning.The news was announced by Buckingham Palace in a statement: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. "The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." The royal family’s official website now carries the message: “Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022”.

.Though the British paper does not specify which home on the vast estate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge plan to occupy along with their three children, Prince , 8, Princess , 7, and Prince , 4, there were earlier this year that they planned to move to Fort Belvedere, a Gothic Revival manor home built in the early 18th century and extensively renovated in 1929 by Edward, Prince of Wales. He was forced to leave the residence when he abdicated the throne in 1936 (in favor of marrying American divorcée Wallis Simpson), but not before adding a swimming pool, tennis court, numerous bathrooms and powder rooms, and a steam room to the home.Windsor Castle.Whether the family moves to Belvedere or another home in the area, the Times reports that a few different factors contributed to the decision.

The historic home — located on the ritzy Riviera — was previously leased by King Edward VIII after he abdicated the British throne to marry divorcée Wallis Simpson.The property is one of 12 French residences owned by Abramovich across the country — all of which have been seized in the past few weeks, the Daily Mail reported. French officials are currently cracking down on the activities of wealthy Russians in their country in order to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to withdraw from the war in Ukraine.

Variety.While “The Crown” covers Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding in 1947 and her reign from the 1950s to the present day, the new show would look into the earlier events of the family’s tumultuous history.The series would reportedly dive into the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, and then into the dynasties of four British kings: Edward VII (1901-1910), George V (1910-1936), Edward VIII (1936) and George VI (1936-1952).These rulers governed the UK and the country’s Commonwealth realms from the period after Victoria and up to the start of Queen Elizabeth’s monarchy in 1952.The outlet reported that the new show has not been greenlighted nor is it in production as of yet.According to the Daily Mail, though, the prequel would run for about three to five seasons.In earlier seasons of “The Crown,” Jared Harris played King George VI, while Alex Jennings and Derek Jacobi both appeared as King Edward VIII.Jennings, 64, originated the role of the controversial Duke of Windsor for Seasons 1 and 2. Jacobi, 83, took over for Season 3, portraying the royal in his older years.George VI and King Edward VIII famously had a contentious relationship, with the latter abdicating the throne after less than a year in power back in 1936 so he could marry his beloved Wallis Simpson.

It’s been 20 years since Her Majesty the Queen lost her mother, and a lot has changed for our Royal Family. When the Queen Mother was alive, the monarchy wouldn’t allow royals to wed divorcees. But the rules have been bent in recent times and Prince Harry was allowed to marry Meghan Markle.

Prince Philip was reportedly “spitting blood” after finding out Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s plans to leave the royal family, a royal author has claimed.The late Duke of Edinburgh allegedly also further told an aide “we were wrong about her all along” and was said to be furious over the fact the couple made the announcement before informing senior royals first. According to author Christopher Anderson, the late Duke went straight to the Queen to express his “anger”.

Prince Phillip was reportedly "spitting blood" after discovering that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wanted to leave the Royal Family.

It's a home the Queen could live in if she chooses, but Fort Belvedere, located in Windsor, never seemed to make the cut. Queen Elizabeth, 95, has a home on her Windsor Estate in Berkshire that she's never lived in, despite its historical links. Fort Belvedere has often been referred to as 'The Fort' and it was hugely expanded by King George IV, who added a flag pole, annex and dining room.

The Queen has access to a number of properties up and down the country.

Edward VIII which reflects his disenchantment with life as a royal, years before he met Wallis Simpson has sold at auction for £7,117. The four-page letter, written by the then-Prince of Wales in 1919, aged 25, fetched almost 12 times its pre-sale estimate of £400 to £600.

Edward VIII which reflects his disenchantment with life as a royal, years before he met Wallis Simpson is to be sold at auction. The then-Prince of Wales wrote the four-page letter in 1919, aged 25, while aboard the ship HMS Renown as it took him on a royal tour of Canada.

The pen is mightier! Prince Harry might be the latest royal to tell all in a memoir, but he’s hardly the first.

This rare photograph showing the six children of King George V and Queen Mary includes the “Lost Prince”, John, who was later kept from public view due to his epilepsy.

When Edward VIII passed away in 1972 at age 77, he seemingly left behind an epic love story of a British king who gave up the throne to marry the American woman he loved -- but in reality, it was far from a fairy tale. The relationship between Edward and socialite Wallis Simpson is explored in Smithsonian Channel’s docuseries titled “Private Lives of the Monarchs,” which aims to uncover the “illicit affairs and secret scandals” hidden behind palace doors.