Why Prince Edward Hid Our Relationship: Ruthie Henshall on Their 5-Year Secret Love Story

Star of the West End Ruthie Henshall opens up like never before about her extraordinary, real-life Cinderella story with Prince Edward, detailed in her captivating memoir, The Showgirl and the Prince. From their passionate five-year romance, secret weekend escapes to Balmoral and Windsor, to keeping their connection quiet behind palace walls, Ruthie shares the raw truth.

She also reveals delightful, never-before-heard details about her intimate encounters with the late Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana's candid humour, and Prince Philip's legendary wit.

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00:00 - Introduction & The Cinderella Story

02:15 - Discovering the Diaries: Why Now?

05:20 - Giving Edward the "Heads-Up"

06:45 - Choosing the Stage Over the Crown

09:00 - The Golden Era of West End

12:00 - The Heavy Burden of Secrecy

16:00 - Addressing the Headlines & "Gay" Rumours

22:00 - First Love & Romantic Escapes

27:00 - Pagers, Bricks, and Royal Switchboards

31:00 - Raising Her Daughters & Finding Peace

34:25 - Behind Closed Palace Doors: The Queen & Prince Philip

37:45 - Connecting with Princess Diana & Sarah Ferguson

41:00 - The Surreal Balmoral Cookout

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Hosts: Laura Benjamin and Emily Nash

Producer: Millie Jackson

Editor: Chelsey Ranore

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