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Prince Edward wanted 'two wives' before marrying Sophie, memoir claims

Ruthie Henshall's memoir describes her relationship with Prince Edward before his marriage to Sophie; the palace shows no sign of needing a second duchess.

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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRuthie Henshall claims in her memoir that Prince Edward once told her he wished he could have two wives.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThis was before he married Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Fox News has the passage.

  3. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTwo wives. The man couldn't manage one sofa cushion.

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe same memoir calls Sophie the royal family's secret weapon. I was once escorted from a palace, and I still recognise a good secret weapon.

  5. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorEscorted?

  6. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorPolitely. Two guards and a very firm umbrella.

  7. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo she's done the work of two wives already. Honestly, the Crown owes her a second pension. Dreadful paperwork.

  8. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorEvery story this block presented credentials, Dale, except the robot, which only presented a barcode, so I'll receive it in person.

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