A new book by UK royal family biographer Ingrid Seward has uncovered Prince Philip’s alleged ‘spiteful’ nickname for Meghan Markle. The late Duke of Edinburgh reportedly referred to Markle as the ‘Duchess of Windsor,’ drawing parallels between her and the controversial American socialite Wallis Simpson.

The upcoming book, titled ‘My Mother And I,’ delves into Philip’s perspective on Markle, suggesting that he found it ‘uncanny’ how much she reminded him of Wallis Simpson. The historical context of Wallis Simpson’s marriage to Edward VIII in 1937 seems to have influenced Philip’s perception of Markle, as both women entered into matrimony as divorced individuals.

According to Seward’s account, Queen Elizabeth II initially held a more favorable opinion of Markle, allegedly ‘approving’ of the actress after being introduced to her by Prince Harry in 2017. However, the Queen’s approval reportedly came with a hint of reservation, as she found fault with Markle’s wedding dress, deeming it ‘too white’ due to Markle’s previous marriage.

Markle and Prince Harry’s decision to step back as senior members of the royal family in January 2020 and relocate to California draws parallels with the exit of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, who fled to France after his abdication.

The revelations from the upcoming book shed light on the dynamics within the royal family and the challenges faced by Meghan Markle during her time as a member of the monarchy.