Last summer was the first in decades that the Duchess was invited to join the royal family at Balmoral Castle, a sign that she has been welcomed back into the fold. He also appears to have spent some quality time with the Queen, the Duke and their two daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, at Balmoral this summer. The Duchess was staying at Balmoral when The Sun published pictures of her finger-sucking businessman John Bryan in 1992. Prince Philip is said to have since refused to stay under the same roof with his ex-bride. In a statement released on Thursday, the Duchess described her heartbreak over the Queen’s death. “To me, she was the most incredible mother-in-law and friend,” she said. “I will always be grateful to her for her generosity in staying with me even after my divorce. I will miss him more than words can express.” The Queen has had a lifelong, deep affection for corgis, having fallen in love with the breed as a child.
