Earl of Carnarvon addresses rumors of his father's alleged affair with Queen Elizabeth II

George Herbert, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, has addressed rumors of an affair between his father, Lord Porchester, and Queen Elizabeth II. He stated that their relationship was a close friendship based on a shared love of the countryside. This clarification comes after Netflix's "The Crown" portrayed the alleged romance, which has been described as distasteful and unfounded by the late Queen's former press secretary. The Earl emphasized that the rumors are inaccurate. Lord Porchester, who passed away in 2001, was a prominent horse breeder and local government figure. His bond with the Queen was significant enough for her to attend his funeral, a rare honor for someone outside of international royalty.