Musical theatre star Ruthie Henshall has spoken about her past five-year romantic relationship with Prince Edward. Henshall revealed that while she initially did not mind the relationship being secret, she began to feel uneasy about being the "hidden girlfriend" as time went on.
Henshall also discussed her encounter with Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince Edward's now-wife. The details of Henshall's past romance with Prince Edward and her subsequent meeting with Sophie have recently resurfaced in media reports. Henshall stated that she and Prince Edward still maintain contact via text message.