Samantha Cohen, who previously served as an aide to Queen Elizabeth II, shared insights into the late monarch’s personality in a recent discussion. According to Cohen, Queen Elizabeth II found unscripted mishaps during official events amusing, as they added spontaneity to her otherwise meticulously planned royal duties. Cohen, who had accompanied the Queen and Prince Philip on tours, including several to Australia, described her close professional relationship with the Queen. She also noted her roles post-royalty, such as initiating the Queen’s Green Canopy tree-planting project and her stint in Boris Johnson’s office.

In a separate development, tensions between Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, and the Royal Family have been highlighted by reports of her demands for an apology before she considers further participation in family events in the UK. Despite Prince William’s intentions to mend his relationship with his brother, Prince Harry, Meghan is reportedly insistent on a formal apology regarding issues disclosed in Prince Harry’s memoir. Royal commentator Charlotte Griffiths speculated that Meghan’s possible absence from future UK engagements with Prince Harry might be to avoid negative publicity. The situation underscores ongoing difficulties in the dynamics within the Royal Family.