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Affairs, nudity, and
other juicy tidbits from UK’s monarchy
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Palace intrigues
reveal more than the politics and lifestyle of the United Kingdom’s most
esteemed family. Underneath the crown and regal vestments, members of royalty
are still very much human.
Time and again, the
royal family often become the subject of controversy. History remembers many past
monarchs behaving badly, like King Henry VIII challenging the Pope in the 16th
century so he can annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, or the witch hunts
organized by King James VI of Scotland before ascending the English throne at
the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603.But not all royal squabbles are awful.
Most are just juicy fodder, the kind we ordinary individuals can’t help but
feel fascinated about.
It is undeniable
that monarchs carry a certain charm, thanks to the position, power and fame
they possess. Still, the things that make them human—their love lives, their
petty jealousies, and their secret obsessions—make them perfect in the eyes of
their admirers.
Here we list
down a few royal scandals in recent history that left watchers shocked and
intrigued the world over:
Rekindling
Old Passions
At the top of
the list are the extra-marital affairs of former royal couple Prince Charles
and Princess Diana. In 1986, Charles resumed his former relationship with Camilla
Parker Bowles, now the Prince’s second wife. Diana was aware of the affair and
took matters in her own hands by confronting Camilla at a birthday party in
1989.
String of
Affairs
Princess Diana
was romantically linked to several men as well during her marriage with Prince Charles,
like with ex-army captain James Hewitt, car salesman James Gilbey, and her
former bodyguard Barry Mannakee. The first of this short list was even forced
to deny rumors of being Prince Harry’s biological father.
Caught Naked
The second son
of Charles and Diana has had his fair share of shocking reveals during his
rebellious days, including being caught using cannabis and getting into a brawl
with paparazzi. Perhaps Prince Harry’s most jaw-dropping scandal involved him
going naked over a game of strip billiards in a Las Vegas hotel. Leaked photos soon
circulated on the Internet and the red-head royal was forced to rush back to
England to explain himself not only to his dad but also the Queen.
Many more
scandals have plagued royal families along with the nobility throughout the centuries.
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