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Philip's Blunt Nickname for Meghan Revealed
13 Aug
Summary
- Prince Philip reportedly nicknamed Meghan Markle 'the American'.
- Meghan Markle was introduced to the royal family at a 2017 Christmas party.
- Prince Charles advised against marrying Meghan, the Queen suggested waiting.
Royal biographer Hugo Vickers has shared details about Prince Philip's initial reaction to Meghan Markle. During a 2017 Christmas party at Windsor Castle, where Meghan was introduced to senior royals, Philip reportedly nicknamed her 'the American.' This contrasts with the staff's more festive moniker, 'Sparkle.'
Further insights suggest a cautious reception from other family members. Prince Charles, adopting a Mountbatten family perspective, advised Prince Harry to enjoy Meghan's company but not to marry her. Queen Elizabeth II also suggested that Harry should wait a year before considering marriage.
Adding to the reported nicknames, royal biographer Ingrid Seward previously claimed that Prince Philip also referred to Meghan as 'DOW,' an acronym for the Duchess of Windsor. This comparison was reportedly due to an uncanny resemblance Philip perceived between Meghan and Wallis Simpson, the American socialite for whom King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936.
