Prince Philip had a horrible nickname for Meghan Markle

The British royal family has always had a complex relationship, and the addition of Meghan Markle was no exception. When Meghan married Prince Harry, opinions were divided, with many questioning her suitability as a partner due to her status as a divorcee. However, the royal family welcomed her.

Years later, it was revealed that Prince Philip had a nickname for Meghan, calling her “Duchess of Windsor” (DOW), a reference to Wallis Simpson, who was also an American divorcee and married King Edward VIII, causing a major scandal. Prince Philip reportedly saw similarities between Meghan and Wallis, particularly their divorces and American roots.

While Queen Elizabeth had high hopes for Meghan, the Sussexes’ decision to step down from royal duties and move to California led to several controversial interviews and Harry’s book, Spare, revealing family secrets. Prince Harry is scheduled to visit the UK for the Invictus Games anniversary in May, but Meghan won’t join him, citing safety concerns and a desire to avoid controversy.