What's happened
A new book reveals the late Queen's opinions on royal marriages and weddings.
Why it matters
The revelations provide insight into the late Queen's private thoughts and her views on royal protocol, shedding light on her influence within the royal family.
What the papers say
The Independent reports the late Queen's reservations about Princess Diana's suitability for Prince Charles, while The Times focuses on the late Queen's views on Meghan Markle's wedding dress and her comparison to the Duchess of Windsor.
How we got here
The book, 'My Mother and I' by Ingrid Seward, provides new insights into the late Queen's opinions on royal marriages and weddings.
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is the husband of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms.
Philip was born into the Greek and Danish royal families.
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Elizabeth II is the queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. She was born in London as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and she was educated privately at home.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is an American member of the British royal family, a philanthropist, and a former actress.
Markle was raised in Los Angeles, California.