Speaking on the 2020 documentary, more experts suggested Edward was a “particular favourite” of the Queen and Philip. Richard Kay, royal author, added: "Edward was a particular

favourite of his father, the Duke of Edinburgh. "There was a strong bond between father and son right from the get go." Royal expert Ingrid Seward said: "He was the first of

the four children that Prince Philip was actually there at the bedside during the birth. "The world had moved on and he was more of a modern father."