While the 640-year-old Duke of York title is traditionally given to second sons of the monarch, a senior courtier suggests William is currently ‘inclined to let it die’ thanks to his scandal-ridden uncle. ‘Just as no one will ever again be Duke of Windsor,’ I’m told. ‘George will eventually become Prince of Wales and Charlotte will succeed her beloved great aunt Anne as Princess Royal. Something new will have to be found for Louis.’
Tentative plans this year for a joint birthday celebration behind closed doors for Andrew and big sister Anne were apparently vetoed. With Anne’s 75th on Friday and Andrew having already turned 65, my mole reports: ‘It was contemplated by the King but ruled out after objections from William. Anne may be supportive of her exiled brother but the heir to the throne isn’t.’
Revelations President Trump wanted to date Dame Emma Thompson immediately after her divorce from Sir Kenneth Branagh confirms Donald’s penchant for newly available English roses. He also bombarded the late Princess of Wales with ‘massive bouquets of flowers’ when the ink was barely dry on her divorce from Charles. After Diana expressed alarm, presenter pal Selina Scott advised: ‘Throw them in the bin.’
