Charles Spencer, Princess Diana’s brother, opens up about the tough role he played to help his sister adjust to royal life. As Diana stepped into her royal duties, Charles stood by her side, offering support and guidance through the ups and downs of her newfound responsibilities.

His dedication highlights the importance of family support during challenging times, showing that even princesses need a shoulder to lean on.

In the midst of the glitz and glamour of royalty, Charles’s unwavering presence served as a reminder of the bond between siblings. Through his actions, he showed that family comes first, no matter the circumstances.

His commitment to Diana’s well-being speaks volumes about the strength of their relationship and the power of familial love to overcome any obstacle.

In a heartfelt revelation, Charles Spencer shares one of Princess Diana’s deepest childhood fears. By sharing this intimate detail, he offers a glimpse into Diana’s vulnerable side, showing that even the most iconic figures have their own fears and insecurities.

Through their shared experiences and cherished memories, Charles honors Diana’s legacy and the special bond they shared as siblings.

The revelation of Diana’s childhood fear serves as a reminder of her humanity and the struggles she faced, even as she captivated the world with her grace and charm. Charles’s willingness to share this personal detail reflects his desire to keep Diana’s memory alive and ensure that her legacy continues to inspire others.

In sharing her story, he pays tribute to the woman behind the princess, showing the world the real Diana—the sister, the mother, and the friend.

With a legacy spanning centuries, the British royal family has more secrets and drama that can be covered in one season of The Crown! While Will, Kate, and co. may lead a glamorous and aristocratic lifestyle, underneath the surface lie plenty of controversies. Keep reading to find out about some of the juiciest scandals that have well and truly rocked Buckingham Palace over the years.

Before he was married to Hollywood actress Meghan Markle, Prince Harry was known for his on-again-off-again relationship with Chelsy Davy. The pair met in 2004 — while Davy was a boarder at Stowe School, Buckinghamshire — and they dated until 2010.

The couple was frequently featured in the tabloid press, and when Davy announced the end of their relationship on Facebook, it was all over the news. She decided that their lifestyles were incompatible, and she traded royal life for business success.

Prince William is not afraid to make himself look silly. He will always join in on the fun during his royal engagements, dancing and taking part in local customs no matter where he is in the world. However, in this instance, he was not on royal duty.

In 2017, he was photographed dancing with a woman (believed to be model Sophie Taylor) at a nightclub, while on a ski trip. Speaking in an interview, he dismissed the incident as innocent fun.

Sarah Ferguson found herself in the tabloids again in 2010. This time, she had been caught by an undercover reporter, who offered her approximately $770,000 (at the time) in exchange for confidential information about her ex-husband, Prince Andrew.

In a shocking turn of events, she accepted the offer, claiming, “That opens up everything you could ever wish for. I can open any door you want.” She later apologized, but it was too late. Her reputation had been damaged forever.

For the past year, there have been rumors circulating in the media about a royal rift between brothers William and Harry. Apparently, things have gone frosty between the pair, although royal spokespeople have dismissed the claims.

This was said to have been sparked by personal issues, such as Harry’s decision to step back from the royal family. Harry seemed to confirm this in an interview, stating, “We’ll always be brothers … but we’re certainly on different paths at the moment.”

Princess Diana’s 1993 interview with journalist Martin Bashir is a legendary piece of television history. It was unusual for a member of the royal family to be so candid about their life, and Diana did not hold back when asked about her relationship.

She famously said, “There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.” The interview has became a hot topic again, as journalists allegedly blackmailed Diana with forged documents to secure the interview.

Ever since Prince Harry was born, there have been rumors in the media that the Prince of Wales is not his real father. While William clearly looks like his dad, there is little resemblance between Harry and Charles.

When it was revealed that Diana had allegedly had an extramarital affair with British cavalry officer James Hewitt, the press went wild. He has the same bright red hair color as Harry, and the two apparently have a close relationship.

Just like their husbands, Kate and Meghan have been subject of tabloid speculation. There have been many reports of an alleged feud between the sisters-in-law, with rumors of friction at a bridesmaid fitting for Meghan’s royal wedding.

In the controversial book, Finding Freedom, it was said that the two women “were not the best of friends” and that their relationship had not progressed much since Meghan had begun dating Harry. However, many royal sources say that the rumors are not true.

Queen Elizabeth II’s uncle, Edward VIII, took to the throne in 1936. However, his decision to give up the crown sent shockwaves throughout the royal family. Within one year of becoming king, he renounced his title so that he could marry Wallis Simpson.

She was an American socialite who had been married twice. The Church of England forbade them from marrying, but Edward decided to put his relationship first. He abdicated, and they remained married until his passing in 1972.

Queen Elizabeth II’s younger sister Princess Margaret was no stranger to scandals. She shocked her family when she fell in love with Royal Air Force Officer Captain Peter Townsend. Their union was controversial because Townsend was already married.

As a result, she found herself torn between royal duty and the man she wanted to marry. In 1953, he split from his wife and proposed to Princess Margaret. But, there was no fairytale ending — they sadly ended their engagement two years later.

The love story of Princess Anne (Queen Elizabeth II’s daughter) is full of twists and turns. She married soldier and equestrian Captain Mark Phillips in 1973. However, proving that even princesses can be unlucky in love, he was unfaithful to Anne and had an affair with Heather Tonkin, an art teacher from New Zealand.

Tonkin fell pregnant and later gave birth to a daughter named Felicity. After a dramatic paternity lawsuit in 1991, Phillips was confirmed to be Felicity’s dad.

It’s no secret that Princess Diana was hounded by the press throughout her short life. In 1992, The Sun printed a leaked transcript of a recorded phone call — that later became known as Squidgygate or Dianagate — between Diana and her close friend, Eastenders actor James Gilbey.

Diana was still married to Prince Charles, and many thought that this conversation hinted at an affair. Gilbey called Princess Diana by the pet name “Squidgy” (or “Squidge”) over 53 times, and declared his love for her. Do you think they were just friends?

Coincidentally, Prince Charles was also the victim of a phone-hacking scandal of his own. Only a short while after Diana’s controversial leaked phone call, an Australian magazine printed the transcript of a conversation between Prince Charles and his future wife, Camilla Parker Bowles.

The phone call made it extremely obvious that the two were an item, despite the fact that Charles was still married to Diana at the time. This made headlines worldwide, to the dismay of the royals.

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York (known in the press as ‘Fergie’) has had her fair share of royal scandals. She was married to Queen Elizabeth II’s son, Prince Andrew, from 1986 to 1991. They had two daughters together, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

One year after their split, she was photographed in an embarrassing position with American financial advisor John Bryan. They were on vacation together in France, and the images showed Bryan seemingly licking Fergie’s toes. Rather undignified behavior for a royal!

The world was surprised when news broke of Prince Harry’s relationship with Meghan Markle. Proving that he was unafraid to break royal customs, he followed in the footsteps of ancestor King Edward VIII by marrying someone who wasn’t suitable according to royal standards.

Markle had been previously married to American film producer Trevor Engelson and was famous for starring in the comedy series, Suits. Their relationship has been all over the press since 2016, as they have faced family feuds, legal battles, and internet trolling.

Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of A Modern Royal Family is a collaborative biography between royal reporters Carolyn Durand and Omid Scobie. Published by HarperCollins, the book was highly successful due to its claims that it would “go beyond the headlines to reveal unknown details of Harry and Meghan’s life together, dispelling the many rumors and misconceptions that plague the couple”.

The public was shocked when it was revealed that Meghan had been involved with the book.

This scandal sounds like it was taken from the script of a Hollywood movie, but in fact, it is straight out of the history books. George V (Queen Elizabeth II’s grandfather) was king from 1910 until his death in 1936.

One of his six children was kept hidden away in York Cottage at the Sandringham estate due to his frequent epileptic seizures. It was believed that John’s identity was kept secret as the royal family did not want to appear weak.

In January 2020, The Duke and the Duchess of Sussex surprised the world when they announced that they were stepping down from their royal duties. They decided to relinquish their position as senior members of the royal family in order to pursue other projects, such as launching their own charity.

They also wished to split their time between America and the UK, buying a home in California. This not only shocked the public, but the rest of the royal family as well.

After splitting from her husband Captain Mark Phillips, Princess Anne found love with Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence. She didn’t take long to move on, marrying him the same year that she got a separation. Laurence, who was then a commander in the Royal Navy, met Anne while he was serving on the Royal Yacht Britannia.

Just like her fellow royals, her privacy was invaded by the tabloids when private letters between the two were published by The Sun in 1989.

While he may no longer be married to Princess Anne, Mark Phillips is still involved in royal circles, as he fathered two children with Anne named Peter and Zara. Phillips hit the headlines again when his second marriage broke down due to another case of infidelity.

He left his second wife, Sandy Pflueger and moved in with Lauren Hough, who was 28 years his junior and only six months older than his son Peter. Once a cheater, always a cheater.

Princess Diana and Prince Charles had a complicated relationship. They became engaged not long after beginning their courtship, and both were accused of infidelity behind the scenes. To make matters worse, it turned out that Diana was not the first Spencer sister to be romantically involved with Charles.

Apparently, the pair were introduced by her oldest sister, Sarah Spencer. Shockingly, they dated only a few years before Charles and Diana tied the knot, and the break-up was far from civil!

In April 2016, the tabloid press had a field day when the Duchess of Cambridge experienced an embarrassing moment on a royal trip to India. When laying a wreath at the India Gate war memorial, a gust of wind caused her $3,000 dress to fly up!

This resulted in a classic Marilyn moment that had the paparazzi flashbulbs popping at an alarming rate. Thankfully, she was able to smooth her skirt down, and she avoided exposing too much skin.

In 2017, it emerged that millions of pounds from the Queen’s private estate had been invested in an offshore tax haven. Leaked financial documents, referred to as the “Paradise Papers,” revealed that the Duchy of Lancaster — which manages investments for the Queen’s $700 million private estate — invested around $13 million in the Cayman Islands and Bermuda.

While the Queen’s closest aides maintained that Her Majesty had been unaware of these sketchy business activities, it was not a good look for the royals.

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Phillip have been together for a whopping 70 years. Throughout this time, they have shared many memorable experiences and cultivated a successful royal family, representing the British nation. However, in 2017, it was revealed that they may also share DNA.

According to research of the royal family tree, Elizabeth and Phillip are distant cousins. They share the same bloodline, as they are both directly related to Queen Victoria. This occurs in most royal families.

In 2019, Prince Andrew came under fire for his associations with sketchy characters and convicted criminals. This caused a media furore, which he tried to clear up in a disastrous interview with the BBC’s Emily Maitlis.

The interview only made matters worse, as Andrew appeared flustered and struggled to answer questions. He subsequently decided to seek the Queen’s permission to step back from public duties, as he did not want to reflect negatively on his family or their charity work.

The British public was appalled when Charles rekindled his relationship with old flame Camilla Parker-Bowles only a year after the passing of his ex-wife, Princess Diana. Their union was even more controversial because Princess Diana was loved by the nation.

At first, the Queen did not approve of the relationship, and declined to attend a private 50th birthday party for Charles because Camilla was going! They eventually married in 2005, and Camilla became Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall.

The Duchess of Sussex has had a turbulent relationship with her father, Thomas Markle. He has accused her of abandoning him, giving various interviews about his daughter, and publicly addressing their family life on numerous occasions.

In 2018, he was caught staging paparazzi pictures, for which he earned upwards of $100,000. The photos showed Markle visiting an internet cafe to look at articles about his daughter online. Meghan was so humiliated that she decided to walk herself down the aisle.

Queen Elizabeth I never married, and there were rumors that she was celibate. Some historians believe that she chose not to marry to protect England’s security and remain independent of any outside influence. However, since her reign began in 1558, people began to spread rumors about alleged “secret” lovers, including Robert Dudley.

An even bigger mystery is what happened to his wife. She died under mysterious circumstances in 1560. Did the Queen want her out of the picture?

Another historical scandal lay in King George III’s failure to persuade even one of his nine sons to produce an heir. He tried in vain to get them to marry respectable women to keep the family lineage alive, until 1795, when his eldest son — the future King George IV — eventually wed.

However, his only child died childless in 1817, and thus began the “succession crisis.” Several of George’s sons hastily married European princesses in a bid to produce an heir.

Let’s take it back to 1820. Another royal scandal ensued when King George III’s son took over and became King George IV. He and and his wife Caroline had a complicated relationship, to say the least. They had been living apart for two decades because they hated each other, and he was desperate to keep her off the throne.

In those days, adultery was the only acceptable grounds for separation, so he took her to court. The public supported Caroline.

2020 has been rough for everyone, but Queen Elizabeth II has been through some terrible times. 1992 was known as her ‘annus horribils,’ as disaster seemed to be around every corner. Not only did a fire destroy her home in Windsor Castle (repairs took years and cost the taxpayer almost $50 million!), but three of her children went through messy separations.

She summed it up by saying that “1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted pleasure.”

When Prince Charles married Camilla Parker-Bowles, everyone began to wonder — when he comes king, what title will she assume? When they married, the royal family’s official website stated that Camilla was to eventually be known as “Princess Consort.”

This was pretty strange, as the traditional title for a king’s spouse is “Queen Consort.” It is made more confusing by the fact that Camilla’s original title was supposed to be Princess of Wales, but this was kept for the late Diana.

Princess Beatrice was married earlier this year, and her husband’s identity has been subject of many stories in the press. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, known as Edo, is a multi-millionaire property tycoon.

He came under fire in the tabloids for apparently splitting with the mother of his son shortly before getting together with Beatrice. Dara Huang was forced to move out of their home, and had to sleep on a pal’s sofa as she scrambled for a new place to live.

This scandalous story will make you smile! On VE Day 1945, a 19-year-old Princess Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) and her sister, Margaret, were allowed to leave Buckingham Palace and join the crowds of regular citizens celebrating on the streets of London!

They reportedly ended up dancing the conga in The Ritz hotel with strangers. Their wild night was turned into a film called A Royal Night Out. It’s great to imagine the two princesses pretending to be normal teenagers!

Meghan Markle has battled with the tabloid press since entering a relationship with Harry. In October 2019, it was announced that she was suing British newspaper The Mail for allegedly breaching privacy laws, infringing copyright, and breaching the Data Protection Act 2018.

This was because they had published a private letter she had sent to her father, Thomas Markle. The trial has been postponed to Autumn 2021, so we will have to wait to find out the verdict.

In 1982, one criminal decided to risk it all by breaking into Buckingham Palace in one of the most significant security breaches in royal history. Believe it or not, he was able to make it all the way into Queen Elizabeth II’s bedroom.

Somehow, Michael Fagan managed to scale a drainpipe and bypass armed guards, security cameras, and heat sensors to make his way into Her Majesty’s quarters. He and the Queen chatted for roughly 10 minutes before help arrived.

Before he married Meghan Markle and assumed the title of the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry was known as the bad boy of the royal family. In his 20s, he had a reputation for being a bit of a party animal.

He loved to mingle with the rich and famous at showbiz parties, and was frequently photographed by paparazzi after nights out on the town. He has now left his party years behind, preferring to spend time with his family.

In 2019, The Duke of Edinburgh was involved in a nasty car accident close to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Police were called to the scene of a collision, with witnesses saying that his Land Rover had completely overturned after pulling out from a driveway.

He was helped out of the car by civilians and was reportedly conscious but feeling very shocked and shaken. At the age of 97, he was lucky to have escaped from the accident unscathed.

The Duchess of Cambridge’s uncle has a reputation for being a controversial and outspoken character. Gary Goldsmith, the brother of Carole Middleton, publicly criticized Harry and Meghan on the social networking site LinkedIn, calling them “muppets craving attention.”

Goldsmith has been in the press for various disreputable incidents over the years. He has been married four times over the past 30 years, and was sentenced to community service for an altercation involving his current wife, Julie-Ann.

It has been well documented that Queen Victoria had a close relationship with an Indian attendant named Abdul Karim. Karim was one of her servants, and he was eventually promoted into her inner circle due to their friendship. The relationship is believed to have been platonic, but it was still controversial.

When Victoria died in 1901, her family members deported him and attempted to erase his existence from history. The relationship was captured in 2017 Hollywood movie Victoria & Abdul.

Historical drama The Crown is one of the most successful series on Netflix. Each season follows Queen Elizabeth II, taking place in different eras of her reign. Its fourth season was released in November 2020, but it has been the subject of controversy due to its depiction of Charles and Diana.

It has been said to portray Charles in a largely negative light, and there have been calls for Netflix to include a disclaimer stating that the show is fictionalized.