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By Andrew Morton

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Will Tea and Sympathy with King Charles Be Enough to Turn Around the Sussex Brand?

PR legend Mark Borkoswki argues that revenge and bitterness make a poor PR strategy, that Harry and Meghan's products are simply not good enough and…

Jun 20 • Andrew Morton
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William & Catherine: How a Break Prepared the Couple for their Royal Destiny

An involved grandmother to all 8 of her grandchildren, the Queen kept a special eye on Prince William as the grandchild due to inherit the throne.

Jun 17 • Andrew Morton
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The Rehabilitation of Mrs Parker Bowles - 'That Wicked Woman' Comes in from the Cold

Public enemy number one after the War of the Wales's and Diana's death, there was a steady rehabilitation in Camilla's public image, with a little help…

Jun 15 • Andrew Morton
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The Windsors Vs. The Spencers & Diana's Funeral

Whilst the public railed against the royal reaction to Diana's death, the Queen had to deal with the acrimonious Spencers and Prince Charles further…

Jun 12 • Andrew Morton
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Wallis Simpson in China: Pregnancy in Peking?

Wallis's time in China generated many myths about her, especially as she was travelling by herself to secure a cheap divorce from Win Spencer. As a…

Jun 10 • Andrew Morton
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Wallis Simpson in China: The Legend of the 'China Dossier' is Born

Wallis’ final attempt to reconcile her marriage with Win, with a lover in the wings, resulted in a stay in China. From this visit, the China Dossier…

Jun 9 • Andrew Morton
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Wallis's First Marriage: The Flirt, the Drunk and the Doomed Romance

As Win’s work placed strain on their marriage, their public show hid the darkness behind closed doors.

Jun 8 • Andrew Morton
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Love at First Flight: How a Daring Navy Aviator Swept Wallis Simpson Off Her Feet, At First

On a visit to see her cousin and her husband, aged 20, Wallis fell for Win Spencer. Having beaux before, it was believed that Wallis married Win ‘out of…

Jun 7 • Andrew Morton
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