Royal Scandals That Rocked Buckingham Palace
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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’s Dancing Partner
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.
Fergie’s Bribery Scandal
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.
Harry and William’s Supposed Feud
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.”
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.