Ruthie's Royal Romance: A Memoir's Revelations

Ruthie, 59, has released a new memoir titled 'The Showgirl and the Prince,' focusing on her past romance with Prince Edward. This love story unfolded during the vibrant Eighties and Nineties, a period marked by major musical theatre productions in London. Their relationship began in 1988 when Edward worked for Andrew Lloyd Webber's company. Despite a passionate affair and intimate moments, diverging careers and the need for secrecy strained their five-year relationship. Ruthie decided to write the book after finding old diaries and letters, ensuring Edward was informed and that it wasn't a 'kiss and tell' account. The memoir includes personal details, as she felt omitting them would make the story inauthentic. She also recounts visits to royal residences like Buckingham Palace and Balmoral, and her experiences meeting Queen Elizabeth II, whom she found warm and informal, and Princess Margaret. The book also touches upon Ruthie's personal struggles, including a past sexual assault and disordered eating, explaining her own life story. Ruthie and Edward, who is now married to Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, remain in touch. Ruthie is currently starring in 'Cabaret' in London's West End.