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Royals rocked by claims Prince Charles has secret brother

Just when you thought the royal family had weathered every scandal possible, another bombshell revelation has hit the headlines – and reportedly left the palace reeling.

German private eye Guenther Focke has spoken out, claiming he’s actually the half-brother of Prince Charles, thanks to an affair between Prince Philip and his barmaid mum, Marie-Karoline.

“I am Prince Charles’ brother,” he told Globe magazine.

Guenther claims he's Prince Charles' secret half brother. Photo: Getty, Facebook/guenther.focke
Guenther claims he's Prince Charles' secret half brother. Photo: Getty, Facebook/guenther.focke

“I have the same ears as him. But when I was younger, I looked almost identical to Philip.”

Guenther was born on 12 July 1946, meaning the alleged fling took place before Philip’s 1947 wedding to Queen Elizabeth II.

Guenther alleges Prince Philip's fling happened two years before his 1947 wedding to the Queen. Photo: Getty
Guenther alleges Prince Philip's fling happened two years before his 1947 wedding to the Queen. Photo: Getty

However, with Prince Philip famously exchanging letters with the monarch for years before they wed, it’s highlighted speculation of the Duke of Edinburgh’s ‘womanising ways’.

It’s not the first time Guenther has made these claims either, with his 2008 book Not in Her Majesty’s Service alleging he was conceived while Prince Philip was a naval lieutenant in Germany in 1945.

Prince Charles is said to be fuming at the reports. Photo: Getty
Prince Charles is said to be fuming at the reports. Photo: Getty
Guenther has previously claimed to be linked to the royal family, even publishing a book with the details. Photo: Facebook/guenther.focke
Guenther has previously claimed to be linked to the royal family, even publishing a book with the details. Photo: Facebook/guenther.focke

Although insiders have disputed the claim, there are reports Prince Charles is fuming at the allegations – especially given his 96-year-old father's frail health.

The Queen is also said to be outraged at the 'highly disrespectful' claims, reports Woman's Day. Photo: Getty
The Queen is also said to be outraged at the 'highly disrespectful' claims, reports Woman's Day. Photo: Getty

“Charles is furious, but his mother is trying to calm him down because she doesn’t want Philip finding out about this,” an insider told Woman’s Day.

“It could be too much stress for him.”

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