From Prince Andrew to Meghan Markle, talk of the royal real estate merry-go-round has never seemed juicier.
The Duke of Kent died in 1820. But his widowed wife, Victoria, Duchess of Kent, continued to be a thorn in her royal landlord’s side. According tothe duchess petitioned King William IV that she and her daughter Victoria be moved from their downstairs apartments in Kensington Palace, away from “the underground sewers, where mushrooms grew on the ceilings and workers found corks, cats, dead seals, false teeth, and even corpses.
He said loudly to the Duchess of Kent that he knew she had taken apartments at Kensington “not only without his consent, but contrary to his commands” and that he neither understood nor would endure conduct so disrespectful to him.” He walked away from her, vowing to stymie her vulgar grasping for power.
her son in despair of “tearing oneself away from the old Home, here Marlborough House! that I feel will finish me!”Alexandra’s reluctance forced her exasperated husband to implore his wife’s friend the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz to convince her to move. The Grand Duchess wrote:
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Meghan Markle Wants Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet to Have a Relationship with King Charles“Meghan doesn’t want any more rifts.”
Read more »
Reports Show Meghan Markle’s Biggest Trait Allegedly ‘Softened’ Tensions Between King Charles III & Prince HarryIt appears one of Meghan Markle's biggest traits nearly mended King Charles III and Prince Harry's relationship.
Read more »
Prince William and Prince Harry Will Be Separated at Coronation to Avoid Any Confrontation, Reports SayThe royal family apparently has no interest in socializing with Harry.
Read more »
Prince William and Prince Harry Are Apparently Still Feuding, Have No Plans to Meet at CoronationAny reconciliation talks between the brothers are reportedly “for another time.”
Read more »
Eric Adams roasted as ‘Ratman’ in Inner Circle Charity event previewDa da da da da da da. Ratman! The Inner Circle charity show put on by New York journalists will roast Mayor Eric Adams as the anti-rodent zealot in the spoof “Ratman Forever” at the Zie…
Read more »
UCLA football’s first-team offense begins to take shapeCoach Chip Kelly’s offense produced seven NFL draft prospects, leading a number of position battles open for the Bruins in spring camp
Read more »