Pakistan, June 1 -- A new royal biography has claimed that Queen Elizabeth II's mother, the Queen Mother, once considered alternative marriage plans for her daughter before she chose Prince Philip. The report suggests she preferred another aristocratic match during Princess Elizabeth's early years, adding fresh debate to royal history narratives.

According to claims cited in the book, Hugh, Earl of Euston, later the 11th Duke of Grafton, was viewed as a possible suitor for the young princess. He was reportedly considered during a time when Princess Elizabeth interacted closely with young aristocrats and military officers during wartime Britain.

Royal historian Hugo Vickers said the Queen Mother strongly favored a British aristocrat and ...