Glad to see this godawful familys sense of morality has slowly been decaying through the years :) - Submitted by Anonymous, It annoys me when people say that Prince Andrew didnt commit a crime because the girl was 17. At the end of January Rab Butler - as acting premier - sent him a telegram in Johannesburg saying that at his first audience the Queen had raised the 1952 decision (about the family name) and that she had 'absolutely set her heart' on a change. Also, the people close to the royal family may betray them by spilling their secrets to the press. "It was a very equal friendship ranging over many interests," his son, George Herbert, also told The Telegraph. Maybe they both envied each other at times. The royal family has always ignored these rumours and never payed any attention to them. The decision she made about Harry and Meghan today is pretty fair after reading about it. They reportedly met at thoroughbred horse trainer Fred Darling's Beckhampton stables, according to The Guardian. Macmillan's main line of argument was blunt. The debate triggered an official inquiry into the history of the royal name and even suggested at one point that a family called Guelph had been occupying the British throne for the past 170 years. Charles and Camilla just couldn't leave each other alone. Her father, King George IV, died at the age of 67. He's not really a royal that gets a tremendous amount of respect. Just like the famous James Hewitt and Henry. They said "I do" at St. James Protestant Episcopal Church in New York, followed by a small reception at the Georgian Suite in the Upper East Side, according to The New York Times' report on their wedding. There's another rumor that Prince Harry is actually the son of James Hewitt. Lord Porchester married an American and he died on 9/11/2001. The entire Whitehall machine suddenly went into reverse. Porchie as he was known to close friends was an equestrian enthusiast from an early age and was breeding horses from the age of 19. . I really love the Royal Family but they make it really hard with these kind of actions. Elizabeth could never get away with partying with Mick Jagger or a million other wild things that Margaret did. The Crown 's third season finds Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's marriage stronger than ever after two seasons of turmoil. Sir George Coldstream, the private secretary to the Lord Chancellor, Lord Kilmuir, advised No 10: 'The trouble with Iwi is that he usually puts his finger on an awkward questionYou will no doubt recall that Iwi has on several occasions proved right and on at least one of these occasions he could have caused the government great embarrassment - I refer to the unfortunate mistake by which Princess Arthur of Connaught was named as a Counsellor of State in 1944. Kate is a good partner for him as she hardly ever does anything stupid. Porchey (seated) with his family at Highclere Castle circa 1988. He. In 2012, the tourism board in Romania decided to play up the connection between Vlad the Impaler, who is rumored to be the inspiration for Dracula, to bring in more British tourists. As a young lady, Elizabeth was said to have had a list of flirts which included her friend Porchie. Porchie is a friend. Some people don't believe it. While most people consider this historical couple to be a perfect example of love and fidelity, the truth may be darker. However, rumors claiming that he is Prince Andrew's biological father are still making the rounds today. In a remembrance service for 9/11 victims, the Queen uncharacteristically showed her sentimental side by stating: "Grief is the price we pay for love," which is thought to be a reference to the loss of her friend. Queen Elizabeth has done her duty since her coronation in June of 1953. Like his father Henry senior, Lord Porchester fell in love with an Anglo-American, and he married Jean Margaret Wallop in 1956. Queen Victoria is known for her romance with her husband, Albert. Rudely nicknamed, "The Duchess of Pork", she was defiant about her weight (as she should be) and so much else. I can't help but think how fun it must be to burn through that kind of money. that Prince Andrew's father is really Lord Porchester; her description of the Duke of Edinburgh hitting a US government driver because he refused to take orders from the Duke rather than the US secret service; and how the royal family's obsessive dislike of divorce meant that the Queen tried to stop Jackie Kennedy asking her sister to dinner . This is why six people who were involved with taking the photos and publishing them ended up getting sued by William and Kate. Beatice is the spitting image of Queen Victoria. That rumor has been going around for ages. You'll see that Prince Philip could never have been Andy's father." Photo: Netflix This story is backed up by another royal biographer, Andrew Morton, in his 1983 book Andrew: The Playboy prince. Moreover even if you were right about this. The pair bonded over a shared love of horses and in 1969 the Queen appointedPorchey as racing manager, a role he held until his death. Today, I'm going to share 21 of them. However, I'm not a member of the British royal family! Whatever their reasons the Sussexes already noped the fuck outta there and Im in full support of that. He was also the grandson of the George Herbert, an aristocrat who funded. They are sometimes caught by the paparazzi being a bit less reserved. However, the rumours were false as Andrew was conceived after Philip's. How old is Queen Elizabeth and how long has she reigned for? Tony Snowden was portrayed by gorgeous actor, Matthew Goode, in The Crown. I say this as someone who finds Harry and Meghan really pretentious, but it does look like a double standard on them. However, she couldn't stand the idea of gaining weight because of the snarky, hurtful remarks that would surely follow, so she would throw up after she ate. From his birth until September 1987, he was known by the courtesy title Lord Porchester.. A member of Hampshire County Council for 24 years, he was its chairman from 1973 to 1977 and also served on other . His great-grandfather five times over died at the young age of 44 with none of his political ambitions ever fulfilled. The Crown shows Prince Philips frustration as he tries to find his feet within the royal household and how this fractures his relationship with his wife. Currently in its third series, the royal drama sees the Queen and Prince Philip's marriage near breaking point before she heads to stud farms with Lord Porchester. When the Queen and Prince Philip sent him away to the harsh Scottish school, Gordenstoun, he hated the cold showers, bullying and strict discipline. Binge-eating, followed by purging, are symptoms of the eating disorder known as bulimia. These rich and famous blue bloods know that they're supposed to set an example, but they don't always make the right decisionsjust like the rest of us! The Duke of York is. Later, she became known for her entitlement, frequent faux-pas and greed. The royal family has been known to play down its bloodlines, which is ironic, as the blue blood in this family is supposedly what keeps them in their high positions. In the late 1950s, it was suggested Porchie might be the father of Prince Andrew, who was born on February 19, 1960. And that wonderful quote by HM came out that week: grief is the price we pay for love. Lord Porchester was the Queen's racing manager. He was the only son of the 6^{th Earl of Carnarvon by his first wife, American-born Catherine Wendell. To subscribe to Pod Save The Queen go to your normal podcast provider. Some historians think that he was assassinated because he was close with the Nazis, like his older brother, Edward VIII, was. According to the New York Post, the 99-year-old royal spent his last days "in the sun with a blanket on his . Did she decide to branch out and enjoy some extramarital fun of her own, with Lord Porchester? He was known to friends asPorchey on account of his title and became the seventh Earl of Carnarvon upon the death of his father, also named Henry, in 1987. A cousin of Queen Elizabeth II and Freddie's dad, Prince Michael of Kent has the bearing right down to the full beard! Then again, Queen Elizabeth used to take inventory at her royal residences to see if the servants were smoking the cigarettes, which were housed in elegant silver boxes in various rooms, and drinking the whiskey and wine. "No one recognized Princess Elizabeth or Princess Margaret, and we went round up Whitehall, up Piccadilly, into the Ritz HotelI used to have a little room thereand back through Hyde Park Corner, down the Mall. We get a new look at Lord Porchester's relationship with the sovereign. But it was Porchester's close friendship with the Queen that saw him hit headlines. She may have thought Charles was falling for her, for real. Now, royals are definitely fair game, including the beautiful Duchess of Cambridge. It's really Philip who deserves the blame. It turns out the 22-year-old daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson bears an uncanny resemblance to her great-great-great-great . She forced people to curtsy at social gatherings where curtsies shouldn't have been necessary and was reportedly entitled beyond belief. We also don't accept any requests. The Lord Chancellor even had to write to Lord Mountbatten and inform Prince Philip that Iwi had reached the right conclusion when they inquired about his Law Journal article. He started his tragic life in July of 1905. There are people who believe that Prince Andrew is Lord Porchester's son, rather than Prince Philip's. hitthegroundrunningblognot said: To me, Andrew does resemble Philips Mom and nsisters, And Philip doesn't seem like the kind of guy who would be cool with this. And yes, there are those who would have preferred me to marry him, but to everyone's regret and frustration the only person I have ever loved is you.". He abdicated because he fell in love with an American woman who was destined to become one of the most notorious females in history. Porchester died from a heart attack in 2001 at the age of 77, according to The Guardian. All Rights Reserved. Her name was Wallis Simpson. The third season of The Crown brings back your favorite royals to the screen, along with politicians and members of their inner circle. If she cared about the crown she wouldnt be insistant that Andrew should stay colonel. The future Princess of Wales, who has sadly passed away, went nuts. He was youngest of 6 kids of Queen Mary and King George the Fifth. Know as "Porchey", he was heir to the title Duke of Carnarvon, using the courtesy title Lord Porchester. Henry had Anne's head cut off by a swordsman. His brother was Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret's father! However, there were rampant rumors that Porchey was the biological father of Prince Andrew (the queen and Prince Philip's third child), who was, according to the gossip, conceived while the Duke of Edinburgh was at sea for duty. The British royal family has a long and colorful history. The queen's former press secretary, Dickie Arbiter, condemned The Crown's implication that the queen had an affair with her longtime friend. Elizabeth thought the constant parade of new outfits was a bit silly and wasteful. The revelation came in a discussion about whether Andrew is the Queens favourite son. Although the queen rarely attends funerals for people outside of the family, she attended both the count's and countess's funerals. The couple had three children: Henry, Carolyn and George the current Earl of Carnarvon, who the Queen was pictured holding at his christening. I hope that in future documentaries will note that. - Submitted by Anonymous, Queen Elizabeth seems to have a great relationship with Prince Andrew. - Submitted by Anonymous, What a horrible decision to let the Queen arrive with Prince Andrew by her side. Lord Porchester, real name Henry Herbert, was a British peer and the 7th Earl of Carnarvon, a port town in north Wales. Photograph: Tim Graham/Getty Images For example, Queen Elizabeth's nanny wrote a book. Pod Save the Queen is hosted by Ann Gripper and features Daily Mirror royal editor Russell Myers. Prince Edward is a member of the royal family and he sailed into Cambridge, even though he reportedly got one "C" A-level and a couple of "D" A-levels. However, photographers and the media are supposed to follow the law and sometimes, "paps" and publications break the law. It's the perfect soundtrack. Netflix's hit series The Crown has explored some of the British Royal Family's darkest and most mysterious secrets, but one storyline that has left viewers a little bewildered is the Queen's friendship with Lord Porchester. 0 . She chose to date and then marry Tony Snowden, who was a wild and bohemian photographer. See the Best Photos from His Outing, King Charles Attends Remembrance Sunday for the First Time Since Becoming Monarch, Queen Victoria's 9 Children: Everything to Know, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's Relationship: A Look Back, A Guide to All the Notable Names at Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral, King Charles Displays Poignant Photo of Prince George During Meeting with King Felipe of Spain, Queen Camilla Wears Queen Elizabeth's Sapphire Tiara for First State Banquet of King Charles' Reign. She clearly found him sexually attractive, a lady-in-waiting told The Daily Telegraphs Graham Turner. No one wants him in this role except her. And that wonderful quote by HM came out that week: grief is the price we pay for love. More info. As you probably already know, the Queen is crazy about horses. Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. The first two seasons contained some juicy storylines including the Queen's alleged soft spot for her racing manager Lord 'Porchie' Porchester. And you thought Beatrice looked like her dear old dad! Shes a despicable woman for protecting her son, but blame lies with her pathetically incompetent PR and spineless family as well. Conclusion}