(Queen Elizabeth II was fondly addressed with a rather unique nickname by her cousinLady Elizabeth Ansona royal biographer has claimedThe socialitewho was also the goddaughter to King George VIis thought to have shared a deep bond with the monarch.
Royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith says that Lady Elizabethwho was known as Lizaplayed an essential role within the Queens inner circle as one of her confidantes.
Sally notes that Lizas relationship with Her Majesty strengthenedfollowing the loss of Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother in 2002.
It is understood that the pair had weekly phone calls and often shared private meals together.
Furthermorethe pair exchanged sweet nicknamesThe monarch dubbed Liza her number one ladywhile she affectionately called the Queen Jemima.
The reasons for the nickname Jemima were not disclosed by Lady Elizabethhowever reports say it carries a heartwarming interpretation.
The moniker is thought to be of Hebrew origin and is traditionally interpreted to mean “dove”a symbol of peacepurityand hope in many cultures.
Lady Elizabeth was a party planner and socialiterenowned for organising events for the British royal family and celebrities.
She died aged 79 in November 2020nearly two years before Queen Elizabeth IIs death at 96.
On her Substack Royal blogthe royal biographer shares details about Lizas private discussions she had with the Queen.
One of the disclosed conversations included the Queens apparent views on Prince Harry and Meghan Markles departure from the Royal Family.
The duoparents to two childrenArchie and Lilibetstepped down from their senior Royal roles in 2020.
Since thenthey have resided with their kids in Americawhere Meghan is from.
Sally claims that around the time Harry and Meghan stepped back from their dutiesLiza quotedMy Jemima is very worried
In a separate accountthe late event organiser is said to have disclosedShe (The Queensaid she was not at all content
It is claimed that the mother-of-three also disapproved of Meghans bridal gownconsidering it flamboyant and unsuitable for someone previously married.
Prince Harry and Meghan came back from America for the Queens funeral in September 2022.
Since the funeralthe Duchess of Sussex has not revisited the UKsomething Harry primarily attributes to safety concerns.
Harry experienced defeat in a legal dispute in May about the reduction of his security.
Commenting on the decisionhe said he had ruled out further legal challengesas the verdictprovedthat there was no way to win this through the courts.
He further stated that this also signified that he can see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point,
