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Disturbing Footage Shows Queen Elizabeth Doing the Nazi Salute With Her Family: "No One At That Time..."
One of the worst scandals to haunt the royal family was the surfacing of a 17-second video of a young Queen Elizabeth II doing the Nazi salute.
Meghan Markle Looks Almost Unrecognizable in Throwback Photos From Her Nickelodeon Days
Throwback pictures of Markle during her first-ever television appearance on Nickelodeon in 1993 show a shocking transformation.
Resurfaced 1985 Video of William and Harry Fighting Has People Saying the Same Thing: "They Were So..."
In the clip, toddler Harry and preschool-aged William are seen interacting while a photographer captures their antics.
Princess Diana Once Wore A Different Outfit Just to Hide Her Bold Swimwear from Paparazzi
Unbeknownst to many, the ensemble was a deliberate cover-up for a 'microscopic' bikini underneath, as revealed by former royal correspondent Jane Moore.
Princess Diana’s Final Moments With Charles Before Car Crash Makes Her Death Even More Tragic
Despite their tumultuous past, sources claimed that the pair had reached an amicable understanding in Diana's final months before car crash.
Real Reason Why Princess Diana Always Kept Her Head Down—and It Wasn't Because She Was Sulking
Diana was often referred to as 'Shy Di' as she kept her head down in public. While many mistook this for sulking, the Princess claimed it wasn't so.
Queen Elizabeth Was Never Pictured While She Was Pregnant— And There's A Surprising Reason Behind It
To ensure no photos were taken, The Firm would take steps to keep the Queen away from public view once her pregnancy became noticeable.
A 12-Year-Old Harry’s Touching Gesture on Diana's Final Birthday Proves He Was Always a Mama's Boy
The Princess, on her 36th birthday, was showered with many gifts and warm wishes—however, the most heartfelt one she received that year came from Harry.
Former Palace Staff Reveals Meghan Markle’s Real Issue With the Royal Family: “It Was Never...”
A palace source suggested that Markle’s challenges stemmed from her life in the US, which came with immense freedom as opposed to the royal institution.
Queen Elizabeth Scolding a Photographer in Rare Video Reveals a Surprising Side of Her We Never Knew
Captured in 2007 at Buckingham Palace, the footage features the late monarch’s quick wit when a photographer suggested she take off her crown.
Princess Diana Had a Second Wedding Dress—and We’re So Glad She Didn’t Go With It
The backup gown wasn’t anything like a traditional royal wedding gown as trying to recreate Diana's original wedding dress, would have taken too much time.
Princess Diana Had a Stern Warning for Prince William on His First Day of School: “You’ve Got To...”
Diana's simple words of advice left a lasting imprint. While growing up in the spotlight didn't come easy, William learned to handle media attention.
Prince Harry Kept a Strange Item of Diana — Claimed It Helped Wife Meghan Markle Get Pregnant
Prince Harry once revealed an unusual yet deeply personal belief—that his late mother Princess Diana, helped conceive his first child, Archie.
Rare Video of the Queen Dancing With Diana and Charles Had Everyone Feeling the Same Way
The footage, believed to be from 1991, featured the late monarch dancing merrily alongside other senior royals.
Diana Had a Secret Message for Charles Painted on Her Wedding Shoes: "No One Even Saw..."
While the glittering tiara and flowing gown made it to the front page of every newspaper, one lesser-known detail was the sweet message she had painted for Charles on her bridal shoes.
Diana and Charles Had One Rather Cruel Nickname For Prince Harry: “This Was Often Used…"
Prince Harry has had many monikers given to him by royal family members and admirers. However, not all have been to his liking.
Prince William Claims He 'Felt' Late Mom Diana At His Wedding: 'She Was There...'
Aside from William, Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, also claimed that her spirit has remained close.
Princess Diana Thought One Former US President Was the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’: "She Had Been..."
The revelation came from Warren Buffett, who recalled hearing Diana make the comment after a visit to the White House.
Resurfaced Clip of Princess Diana Smashing a Bottle on Prince Charles’s Head Leaves Royal Fans Amused
Originally filmed during a royal visit to the set of 'The Living Daylights', the clip went viral on social media last year.
Prince Harry Reveals Why He Thought Mom Diana Wasn't Dead But Simply ‘Hiding’: 'I Refused To…'
In his memoir 'Spare', Harry recounts his initial disbelief upon hearing the news at age 12, calling it a 'defense mechanism.'