27. The Prince didn’t just choose his mistresses on looks alone, some of them became close confidants
One of the Playboy Prince’s favourite lovers was Alice Keppel. As a society hostess, she was one of the most famous people in 1890s London. The pair met in 1898. And, while she was married to The Honourable George Keppel, they embarked on a passionate affair almost immediately. Alice wasn’t just a bedchamber companion for the future King. She was also a close friend and confidant. In fact, she remained his mistress right up until Edward’s death in 1910. It was said that she had a unique ability to draw him out of his frequent dark moods.
