Prince Edward, Queen Elizabeth's youngest son and formerly known as the Duke of Wessex, has been recognized for his discretion compared to other royals.
However, one prince Controversy in particular sparked outrage from the late Queen Elizabeth and Buckingham Palace. According to experts in the royal family, Prince Edward was always in the shadow of his siblings Charles, Anne and Andrew, which led him to not be his mother's favorite, in contrast to Prince Andrew, who was the spoiled one.
Royal discontent intensified when King Charles' younger brother decided to enter the world of television production, beginning a career that generated controversy within the royal family.
Through Ardent Productions, the Duke of Edinburgh dedicated himself to audiovisual production, abandoning his military career, a situation that displeased Queen Elizabeth and the rest of the royal family at the time, as they considered it inappropriate for a member of the crown became involved in that medium, especially due to the possible questioning of British royalty in critical television programs.
The tension worsened when Prince Edward shared images of Prince William during his university years, an act that was harshly criticized by his brother Charles, current king of the United Kingdom, calling it a serious offense.
Despite growing up in Buckingham Palace, Prince Edward always felt marginalized compared to his older brothers, due to holding a lesser title, being the Earl before becoming Duke of Edinburgh, while Charles and Anne were princes and Andrew, Duke of York.
Despite this single Controversy that marked his career, Prince Edward has tried to maintain a professional and respectful image, demonstrating his interest in developing creative projects and moving away from the traditional path of royalty. His foray into television production created internal tensions, but also evidenced his desire to explore new opportunities beyond the limits established for members of the British royal family.
