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The Cambridges are undoubtedly the most talked-about family in the world, with Prince William and Kate Middleton never failing to make viral news.
From the Cambridge family’s relocation to London to their mention in Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Oprah interview, this past year has been all about the family of five (now six with their new secret puppy).
The Duchess of Cambridge has been credited with being the ‘saviour’ of the royal family following a turbulent few years, described as the ‘glue’ holding the Mountbatten-Windsors together.
Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle’s Balmoral trip analyzed: report
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An expert recently weighed in on Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle’s Balmoral test.
Per royal author Christopher Andersen, in his book
William and Kate: A Royal Love Story, Kate was one royal outsider who passed the Queen’s Balmoral test with flying colors however, Meghan’s scores are still a mystery.
Royal fans have only been able to piece the possible outcome together based off of her earlier interviews and revelations.
Mr. Andrersen believes, It was one thing to be asked to accompany Wills on club-hopping excursions in London and Edinburgh.”
Actors contribute to Prince Philip’s rich Hollywood history By Christie D’Zurilla, Los Angeles Times
Published: April 18, 2021, 6:02am
Share: Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II and Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip in the third season of Netflix s The Crown. (Sophie Mutevelian/Netflix/TNS)
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh who died at 99 spent most of his life as a stalwart companion to his bride, who became Queen Elizabeth II unexpectedly upon her father’s death in 1952. Through those many years, in addition to several documentaries where he appeared as himself, the prince was portrayed by a variety of actors in movies and TV.
âThe Queenâ: James Cromwell
James Cromwell, an American, played Philip opposite Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II, a performance that won her an Oscar in 2007. The New York Times said Cromwell played Philip as a âdim bulb,â one of a cast of secondary characters who âprove especially crucial because itâs through their dealings with the queen, their awe and boobishness ., that we start to get a handle on her.â Cromwell was nominated for an Oscar in 1995 for âBabeâ; he starred in HBOâs âSix Feet Underâ and the movie âL.A. Confidential,â to name only a few of his many credits.