As the British Royal Family navigates through drama and rift, Prince Edward, is a stabilizing force
Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II’s youngest child, has long appeared to be eclipsed by popular wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh, and the more well-known members of the British royal family. Despite his privileged background, his early life was faced by a slew of scandals and public disasters that eclipsed his dreams of becoming a theatrical professional. His father, Prince Philip, expressed disapproval of his decision to leave the Royal Marines after just three months of training. Edward, however, took comfort in the entertainment industry, where he worked as a production assistant for musicals and planned events such as "It's a Royal Knockout," which was mocked for lacking royal majesty even if it was a success. Edward also failed in his effort to start a television production firm, Ardent, and further damaged his image by making films that exploited his nephew Prince William and violated his privacy. He would, however, ultimately redeem himself