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Anna Pasternak

Freelance journalist and author

Anna is an international bestselling author and frequent royal commentator on television, radio and podcasts. Anna’s debut book, Princess in Love – about Princess Diana’s affair with James Hewitt – was considered the scoop of the decade.

<p>Elizabeth II and the Duchess of Sussex in Chester in 2018</p>

Royal Family

Downton snobbery: Meghan’s biggest crime was always being American

<p>The Princess of Wales is seen walking through a meadow in the video announcing the completion of her cancer treatment</p>

Voices

Was a home movie the best way for Kate to reveal her cancer news?

<p>Prince Harry arriving at Westminster Abbey ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in September 2022</p>

Home News

The unseen letter that shows Harry is set for a life of unhappiness

<p>Blaming Meghan, like blaming Wallis Simpson for the brother’s strife is misguided </p>

Home News

The vital lesson William and Harry should learn from history

Royal Family

Endgame review: ‘The real royal villain is William’

<p>The only way that Meghan and Harry will survive is if they present a genuinely united front</p>

Long Reads

What Meghan and Harry could learn from Edward and Wallis Simpson

Voices

ANOTHER VIEW: Keep your distance, Will

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