Simon Vigar on his book ‘The Four Wives of Windsor’!
Summary
Simon Vigier discusses his new book, *The 4 Wives of Windsor*, analyzing the influence of Diana, Camilla, Meghan, and Catherine on the British monarchy. The conversation explores how these women, who married into the family, acted as change-makers, with specific focus on Diana’s impact on public perception and Camilla’s remarkable public relations turnaround. Vigier also addresses the fallout from Harry’s memoir *Spare*, the dynamics between Meghan and Catherine, and the evolving role of future Queen Catherine.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Simon Viger
The four wives as change-makers
Camilla's path from mistress to queen
Diana's entry and public perception
Diana's impact and upbringing of the princes
Public grief and media blame after Diana's death
Megan's divisive role and wasted potential
Harry's projection of Diana and the Spare book
Catherine's duty, decorum, and future influence
Feuds between the wives: Diana, Camilla, and Meghan
Sarah Ferguson's absence from the book
Closing remarks and book promotion
Listen ad-free on Castria