Unfortunately, friction between in-laws can be a common life occurrence.
After a career in the Royal Air Force, Philip obtained a private pilot’s license.
To further demonstrate her commitment to the skill, she earned an additional credential to fly helicopters.
With his decades of experience, Philip mentored Ferguson.
In addition to sage advice, Ferguson also learned to watch out forPrince Philip’s terrifying moments.
“Then you lose all your confidence.”
Soon after their separation, paparazzi photos of Ferguson made front-page news in the British press.
Unbeknownst to Ferguson and her then-boyfriend, John Bryan, they had been photographed during an affectionate moment.
In particular, a photo of Bryan with his lips on Fergie’s toes created a big brouhaha.
To make matters worse, the duchess was vacationing with her in-laws at Balmoral when the photos hit newsstands.
Regardless, the damage was done.
When she returned to the royal estate, the experience was described as uncomfortable.
“[Philip] avoided her like the plague.
I don’t think they spoke a single word all week,” Ferguson’s friend informedExpressin 2005.
Philip reportedly tried to keep his and Ferguson’s Balmoral visits from overlapping at all.
If that plan didn’t work, Ferguson was given instructions to not interact or dine with him.
Despite the upheaval between Ferguson and Philip, Eugenie shared a tight bond with her grandfather.
In addition, Phillip’s situation had changed over the years.
He was 97 and no longer a working member of The Firm.
As a practice run, Philip and his daughter-in-law had both attended Prince Harry’s wedding months earlier.
After the ceremony, Eugenie and her new husband joined the royal family for a photo op.
Surprisingly, Ferguson was standing next to a seated Philip in the picture.
Some royal fans interpreted this positioning as an indication that Ferguson and Philip were on better terms once again.
Although, others asserted that they were just positioned based on their connection to the bride.
