A new wave of royal discussion has emerged after claims from a biography about Prince Philip suggested he had a private nickname for Meghan Markle.

The claims appear in royal biographer Ingrid Seward’s book My Mother and I, which explores life inside the Royal Family and includes several unverified anecdotes attributed to senior royals.

Prince Philip, who died in 2021 at the age of 99, has not commented on the claims.

Context Around Meghan and Harry’s Royal Exit

The reports come against the backdrop of ongoing public attention surrounding Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, who stepped back from senior royal duties in 2020.

Since then, the couple have been living primarily in Montecito, California with their children, Archie and Lilibet, while remaining central figures in public and media debate.

Alleged Comparison to Historical Royal Figure

According to the biography, Prince Philip reportedly drew comparisons between Meghan Markle and Wallis Simpson, the American socialite who married King Edward VIII after his abdication.

The comparison is said to reflect perceived similarities in background and public perception, rather than any official royal position.

However, such claims are based on biographical accounts and cannot be independently verified.

The “Duchess of Windsor” Reference Explained

The most widely discussed claim is that Philip allegedly referred to Meghan using an abbreviation linked to the title “Duchess of Windsor,” which belonged to Wallis Simpson.

Simpson’s relationship with Edward VIII led to one of the most significant constitutional crises in British royal history, as the king abdicated the throne in 1936 in order to marry her.

The comparison has resurfaced in modern commentary due to perceived parallels some observers draw between past and present royal departures.

Royal Commentary and Public Interpretation

Royal commentators have long compared different generations of royal relationships, including parallels between Edward VIII and modern royals who left official duties.

However, these interpretations vary widely and are often subjective, with historians and biographers offering differing perspectives.

In this case, the claims about private nicknames remain part of a secondary account and are not officially confirmed by the Royal Family.