Forbidden Love: Prince William's Secret Affair

TLDRPrince William of Gloucester's rebellious pursuits lead him to a passionate and forbidden love affair with divorcee Judy Starkloff in 1960s Tokyo.

Key insights

👑Prince William's pursuit of a glamorous lifestyle and rebellion against royal protocol made him an idol for a young Prince Charles.

💔William's romantic relationship with Susie Starkloff, a model and former air hostess, was frowned upon by the royal family.

🌟Their love affair caused panic within the royal family, fearing a repeat of the scandal caused by King Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson.

💍The royal family did not want William and Susie to marry, worried about the consequences and potential abdication.

😔Despite their deep love, William and Susie's affair ended tragically.

Q&A

Why was William's relationship with Susie frowned upon?

The royal family feared a repeat of history, specifically the scandal caused by King Edward VIII's relationship with Mrs. Simpson which led to his abdication.

What caused the panic within the royal family?

The royal family saw William and Susie's relationship as a potential repeat of the scandal caused by King Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson.

Did William and Susie get married?

No, the royal family did not want them to marry and potentially face the same consequences as the abdication crisis.

What happened to William and Susie's love affair?

Unfortunately, their love affair ended tragically.

Why did the royal family frown upon William's rebel lifestyle?

As a member of the royal family, William was expected to behave in a certain way, but his rebellious pursuits went against royal protocol.

Timestamped Summary

00:28Prince William of Gloucester pursued a glamorous lifestyle, which made him an idol for his younger cousin, Prince Charles.

01:13William's romantic relationship with Susie Starkloff, a model and former air hostess, was met with disapproval from the royal family.

01:26The royal family feared a repeat of the scandal caused by King Edward VIII's relationship with Mrs. Simpson.

01:51They did not want William and Susie to marry due to the potential consequences and abdication crisis.

02:41Despite their deep love, William and Susie's love affair came to a tragic end.