Diana, prinses van Wales, was een belangrijke humanitaire activiste in de jaren 1980 en 1990. Nadat haar huwelijk met prins Charles haar een koninklijke titel bezorgde, werd ze een steeds actievere campagnevoerster voor zaken als aidsbestrijding en de uitbanning van landmijnen. Beschuldigingen van ontrouw en intense media-aandacht zetten haar huwelijk echter al snel onder zware druk en veroorzaakten een breuk tussen Diana en de koninklijke familie die nooit meer overging tot haar plotselinge dood in 1997. In slechts 50 minuten ontdekt u hoe Diana haar positie als lid van de koninklijke familie gebruikte om een van de meest effectieve en geliefde filantropen van de 20e eeuw te worden. Dit eenvoudige en informatieve boek biedt een grondige bespreking van de belangrijkste momenten in Diana's leven, waaronder haar huwelijk met prins Charles, haar werk als filantroop en de omstandigheden van haar dood in 1997. Het bevat ook een volledige biografie, een waardevolle inleiding tot de politieke, sociale en economische context en een evaluatie van Diana's nalatenschap, waardoor u alle essentiële informatie krijgt over de favoriete Britse royal.

Diana, prinses van Wales

In een tijdperk van tumult en overgang tussen koningen en religies, vertelt Charles Frederic Holgrave het aangrijpende verhaal van Jane Grey, de vergeten koningin, wiens regering van slechts negen dagen Engeland voor altijd veranderde. Dit diepgaande historische werk duikt in de politieke intrige en de persoonlijke tragedie die de achtergrond vormden van haar kortstondige opkomst naar de macht. "De Vergeten Koningin" onthult de geheimen achter de troonstrijd, de machinaties van de Tudorhof en het onrecht dat leidde tot de ondergang van een jonge vrouw, die meer was dan een pion in de schaakspel van de macht. Met nauwgezet onderzoek en meeslepende verhalen reconstrueert Holgrave het leven van Jane Grey en biedt hij een venster op de dynamiek van de Tudortijd, waardoor de lezer wordt uitgenodigd om de echos van haar nalatenschap te herontdekken in de annalen van de Engelse geschiedenis.

De Vergeten Koningin

Voor de lezers van Reserve en de liefhebbers van The Crown: de biografie - met exclusief fotokatern - van de meest geliefde prinses van het Britse koningshuis en haar reis van Kate tot Catherine, de toekomstige koningin Lees de waarheid over bijvoorbeeld haar gespannen relatie met prins Harry en Meghan Markle, de controverse rond de photoshopfail en het schokkende nieuws van haar kankerdiagnose Het levensverhaal van Kate Middleton lijkt een modern sprookje. Een aantrekkelijk, slim en ambitieus meisje uit een doorsneegezin wordt tijdens haar studie verliefd op een prins. Inmiddels is Catherine benoemd tot prinses van Wales en is haar man William de troonopvolger. Sinds haar huwelijk heeft Catherine zich tijdens haar reizen en liefdadigheidswerk geliefd gemaakt bij de Britse bevolking en de rest van de wereld met haar aanstekelijke glimlach, nuchterheid en gevoel voor stijl. Samen met William, geroemd om zijn warme karakter en toegankelijkheid, is ze uitgegroeid tot een van de populairste leden van de Britse koninklijke familie. Maar dit gaat gepaard met een grote hoeveelheid kritiek en ophef, bijvoorbeeld over haar gespannen relatie met prins Harry en Meghan Markle en de controverse rond de photoshopfail. Kort daarna volgde het schokkende nieuws van haar kankerdiagnose. Aan de hand van interviews met bronnen binnen en buiten het Britse koningshuis vertelt bestsellerauteur en koningshuisverslaggever Robert Jobson in Catherine, prinses van Wales het complete verhaal van Kate Middleton en haar reis van gewoon meisje tot prinses en toekomstige koningin. In de pers 'Achter die sprankelende publieke glimlach schuilt een wilskrachtige vrouw met een scherp intellect en grote vastberadenheid.' Robert Jobson, Brits koningshuis-expert

Catherine, prinses van Wales

"Ons eerste echte gesprek voeren we in de werkkamer van haar moeder. Zij op de donkerblauwe bank, ik in een dito fauteuil, onhandig krabbelend in het opschrijfboekje op mijn schoot. Het is een nieuwe Leuchtturm, z'on chique met lijntjes en paginanummering, door deze schrijfwarenfetisjist speciaal voor dit doel aangeschaft. De bladzijden leeg, het omslag geel. ‘Waarom niet oranje?’ vraagt Amalia. Pas als ik haar aankijk, zie ik haar spottende blik." Met Amalia zet Claudia de Breij de traditie voort die begon met Hella Haasse die een portret van Beatrix schreef (1955) en Renate Rubinstein die Willem-Alexander portretteerde in 1985 ter gelegenheid van hun achttiende verjaardag. De prinses heeft Claudia de Breij meegenomen naar plekken die voor haar belangrijk zijn, waaronder de Koninklijke Stallen, het strand en haar school. Ze hebben gesprekken gevoerd over haar motivatie om af te zien van haar toelage, over zingen voor jezelf, cocktails maken, over hoe paardrijden helpt je hoofd leeg te maken en over de voor- en nadelen van sociale media. Ook kwam aan de orde wat het koningschap en haar toekomstige rol momenteel voor haar betekenen. Het boek laat zien wie Amalia nu is - door de ogen van Claudia de Breij.

Amalia

De hofdame van Anne Glenconner: unieke memoires van de hofdame van prinses Margaret, voor alle fans van The Crown en Downton Abbey. De hofdame vertelt het verhaal van het bijzondere leven van Anne Glenconner, maid of honour tijdens de kroning van koningin Elizabeth ii en de hofdame van prinses Margaret. Ze is een unieke getuige van de recente Britse koninklijke geschiedenis en geeft in haar memoires niet alleen een kijkje achter de schermen van het koningshuis, maar schetst ook een beeld van een generatie aristocratische vrouwen die gevangen zat in een wereld vol sociale verwachtingen. Anne Glenconner, inmiddels zevenentachtig jaar oud, schrijft met humor, openheid en moed over haar tragische leven in een gouden kooi, haar vriendschap met prinses Margaret en de vrijheid waarvan ze nu pas kan genieten. 'Een verrukkelijk boek over een geprivilegieerd leven vol drama, in de schaduw van de royal familiy'- VPRO Gids `Een leven, kortom, een Netflixserie waardig' - nrc next `Haar sprankelende memoires geven inzicht in het leven van de hoogste kringen.' - Zin

De hofdame

Ze is een van de meest fascinerende vrouwelijke heersers uit de oudheid: Cleopatra Selene II (40 v.Chr.-ca. 5 n.Chr.), een van de drie kinderen en de enige dochter van Cleopatra en Marcus Antonius. Ze kwam ter wereld als een Egyptische prinses. Nadat Cleopatra en Marcus Antonius verslagen werden in de Slag bij Actium in 31 v.Chr., werd ze als gevangene naar Rome gebracht. Daar groeide ze op in het gezin van Octavia, de zus van de latere keizer Augustus, tevens de ex-vrouw van haar vader. Cleopatra Selene huwde met Juba II, de koning van Numidië. In ‘De dochter van Cleopatra’, de eerste moderne biografie van Cleopatra Selene, reconstrueert Jane Draycott haar levensverhaal.

De dochter van Cleopatra

Als Justine Marcella de onbetwiste royaltyqueen van Nederland een boek maakt over kroonprinses Amalia, dan krijg je een ongecensureerde blik achter de schermen. Van wolk van een baby tot de bedreigingen in haar eerste studiejaar en haar coming-of-ageperiode in Spanje. En er valt veel te ontdekken: - Amalias kledingstijl (over haar eerste Taminiau en de kledingkast van Máxima, make-up en diademen); - Haar liefde voor paarden; - Haar bijbaantje als cocktail queen; - Haar familieleden en haar royal friends; - En nog veel meer. 'Amalia, The Royal Lifestyle' is een uniek portret voor iedereen, van jong tot oud, die wil kennismaken met de toekomstige koningin.

Amalia, The Royal Lifestyle

In ‘Cleopatra’ scheidt Dick Harrison feit van fictie en lukt het hem om Cleopatra, de laatste Ptolemaeïsche vorst van Egypte, dichterbij te brengen; als koningin, als politica, als moeder van vier kinderen, als vrouw. Want ondanks haar illustere reputatie is er maar weinig dat we zeker weten over Cleopatra, haar leven, haar denkwereld en haar uiterlijk. Wat we wel weten is opgetekend door Romeinse vijanden en daarmee gekleurd. Cleopatra wordt beschouwd als een van de mooiste vrouwen uit de geschiedenis en staat tegenwoordig bekend als een machtige vorst, die haar vrouwelijke charmes in de strijd gooide ten behoeve van haar volk. Eigentijdse bronnen beschrijven haar als verkwistende, immorele despoot, als sluwe verleidster. Een ding is zeker: Cleopatra’s positie als farao en haar relaties met Julius Caesar en Marcus Antonius maakten haar een machtsfactor in een cruciale fase in de geschiedenis van de Mediterrane wereld. In deze biografie ontrafelt Dick Harrison kundig Cleopatra’s figuur en haar leefwereld.

Cleopatra

Emil Ludwig’s account of Cleopatra’s life is a brilliant psychological study of the Queen and those two men with whom her name remains forever: Caesar and Antonius. Instead of the eccentric amorous, the idiosyncratic author shows us a real and deep lover, a mother, and a fighter.

"Elizabeth and Essex", biography of Elizabeth I, queen of England, was written by Lytton Strachey in 1928. In the novel, the author illuminates, in spellbinding prose, one of the most poignant affairs in history alongside the glamour and intrigue of the Elizabethan era. One of the most famous and tortured romances in history - between Elizabeth I, Queen of England, and Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex - began in 1587, when she was fifty-three and he was nineteen. Their passionate affair continued for five years, until Essex was beheaded for treason in 1601. In a fast-paced succession of brilliantly-rendered scenes, Lytton Strachey portrays Elizabeth and Essex's compelling attraction for each other, their impassioned disagreements and their mutual struggle for power, which culminated so tragically - for both of them. Alongside the doomed love affair, Strachey pins colourful portraits of the leading characters and influential figures of the time: Francis Bacon, Walter Raleigh, Robert Cecil and other members of her glittering court who fought to assert themselves in a kingdom and a country defined by Elizabeth's incomparable reign.

Elizabeth and Essex

The audiobook contains an exclusive bonus interview with author Lucy Worsley. Bestselling author and historian Lucy Worsley tracks a new course through Queen Victoria's life, examining how she transformed from dancing princess to the Widow of Windsor and became one of Britain's greatest monarchs along the way. Taking twenty-four significant days from Victoria's life, from her birth, her wedding, her coronation to her husband's death, and many more in between, allows us to see Victoria up close and personal, examining how she lived hour to hour. Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth, this major new biography celebrates Queen Victoria as a woman of her time, who lived an extraordinary life. (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Queen Victoria

The delightfully clever mystery in which Queen Elizabeth II secretly solves a murder at Buckingham Palace, expertly narrated by Samantha Bond (Golden Eye, Tomorrow Never Dies, Die Another Day, Downton Abbey, The Queen and I, The Queen, Home Fires) Queen Elizabeth II is having a royal nightmare. A referendum divides the nation, a tumultuous election grips the United States - and the body of a staff member is found dead beside Buckingham Palace swimming pool. Is it a tragic accident, as the police think? Or is something more sinister going on? As Her Majesty looks for answers, her trusted assistant, Rozie, is on the trail of a treasured painting that once hung outside the Queen's bedroom. But when Rozie receives a threatening anonymous letter, Elizabeth knows dark forces are at work - and far too close to home. After all, though the staff and public may not realise it, she is the keenest sleuth among them. Sometimes, it takes a Queen's eye to see connections where no one else can . . . Agatha Christie meets The Crown in A THREE DOG PROBLEM, the much-anticipated second book in the 'Her Majesty The Queen Investigates' mystery series by SJ Bennett - for fans of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Agatha Christie and M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin.

Her Majesty Investigates

A Three Dog Problem

'James comes alive in full flamboyance … Russell expertly weaves the bedchamber gossip into the tapestry of a tumultuous reign' SUNDAY TIMES 'Brings the backbiting and power struggles of the Jacobean court to life with wit and vigour' OBSERVER ‘A warts and all story told with compassion’ PHILIPPA GREGORY _______________________________ ‘Elizabeth was king, Then James was queen.’ – English author (1603) James Stuart, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland did not always love wisely, but he never failed to do so boldly. He fell in love three times – with a Scottish lord, a knight and George Villiers, ‘the handsomest man in the whole world’. He was infatuated three more times – with a Highland earl, a Welsh lord and an English spy. We know so much about the six wives of Henry VIII, why not the six loves of James I? This groundbreaking new book puts James – genius, liar, spendthrift, idealist, witch-hunter – and the men he loved at the centre of one of the most dramatic stories in British royal history. Beginning with the brutal and mysterious murder of his father in 1567, James’s life encompassed kidnapping, witchcraft trials, torture, his mother’s beheading, poison, political radicalism, religious fundamentalism, a queen’s alleged abortion, passionate sex, strong love, stronger hate, espionage, brothels, and a decade-long love affair that ended in assassination. It is unquestionably one of the most gripping stories in British history, retold in Gareth Russell’s Queen James with scholarship, biographical insight and wit. ________________________________ 'Books like this don't come along very often. Told with Gareth Russell's characteristic verve and exquisite eye for detail, it is a story so compelling and surprising that it feels as if it has been hiding in plain sight for 400 years. A stunning achievement and a must for history fans everywhere' TRACY BORMAN

Queen James

This brilliant new audiobook explores the lives of eight generations of the greatest kings and queens that this country has ever seen, and the worst. The Plantagenets – their story is the story of Britain. England’s greatest royal dynasty, the Plantagenets, ruled over England through eight generations of kings. Their remarkable reign saw England emerge from the Dark Ages to become a highly organised kingdom that spanned a vast expanse of Europe. Plantagenet rule saw the establishment of laws and creation of artworks, monuments and tombs which survive to this day, and continue to speak of their sophistication, brutality and secrets. Dan Jones brings you a new vision of this battle-scarred history. From the Crusades, to King John’s humbling over Magna Carta and the tragic reign of the last Plantagenet, Richard II – this is a blow-by-blow account of England’s most thrilling age.

The Plantagenets

1957 - Young Queen Elizabeth II is finding her way in a challenging world as the United Kingdom must adjust to having neither an empire nor a set place in post-war Europe. As she travels the world to try and build bridges, the Queen is advised by the 'men in moustaches', as Philip calls them - her father's old courtiers, who may or may not have her best interests at heart. One of them is trying to sabotage her: that much she is sure of. And then two bodies turn up, horribly murdered, in Chelsea, and the Queen finds herself unwillingly used as the alibi for somebody very close to her. Elizabeth knows she can't face these challenges alone. She needs support from someone clever, discreet and loyal, someone she can trust. Then she meets ex-Bletchley Park code breaker, Joan McGraw, and their investigation into the murders begins in earnest . . .

A Death in Diamonds

It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow-and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling-and how their lives would play out from that point on. For Harry, this is that story at last. Before losing his mother, twelve-year-old Prince Harry was known as the carefree one, the happy-go-lucky Spare to the more serious Heir. Grief changed everything. He struggled at school, struggled with anger, with loneliness-and, because he blamed the press for his mother's death, he struggled to accept life in the spotlight. At twenty-one, he joined the British Army. The discipline gave him structure, and two combat tours made him a hero at home. But he soon felt more lost than ever, suffering from post-traumatic stress and prone to crippling panic attacks. Above all, he couldn't find true love. Then he met Meghan. The world was swept away by the couple's cinematic romance and rejoiced in their fairy-tale wedding. But from the beginning, Harry and Meghan were preyed upon by the press, subjected to waves of abuse, racism, and lies. Watching his wife suffer, their safety and mental health at risk, Harry saw no other way to prevent the tragedy of history repeating itself but to flee his mother country. Over the centuries, leaving the Royal Family was an act few had dared. The last to try, in fact, had been his mother. . . . For the first time, Prince Harry tells his own story, chronicling his journey with raw, unflinching honesty. A landmark publication, Spare is full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.

Spare

DISCOVER THE TRUTH BEHIND THE HEADLINES, THE REVELATORY ROYAL BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR From the Sunday Times bestselling author and Royal correspondent, Robert Jobson - with his extensive connections within the royal household - this revelatory new biography tells the full story of how Catherine, the Princess of Wales, became the woman she is today. Kate Middleton's life's story seems like a modern-day fairy-tale. An attractive, clever, and ambitious girl from unexceptional beginnings meets and falls in love with a wealthy prince destined to be King when they are both university undergraduates. Now, with the British monarchy in transition, Catherine is Princess of Wales and is set to become Queen. Since her wedding on 29 April 2011, Catherine has endeared herself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth and worldwide on her extensive travels, with her infectious smile, sense of style and down-to-earth nature. Her self-deprecation, willingness to laugh at herself, solid work-ethic - along with her husband, William, warmth, and accessibility - this royal family's dynamic duo have become the most popular members of the Royal Family. But it's not come without its fair share of commentary and scandal, particularly with recent revelations on the relationship of the 'Fab Four' with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as well as her own health scares. As interest in the royals continues to gain legions of new, younger fans, there is increasing interest in their histories and back stories of the principal players in this story. This book aims to discover, through talking to close sources both on and off the record within the royal household, what has made Catherine the woman she is today.

Catherine, the Princess of Wales: The Biography

A Sunday Times Book of the Year Queen Of Our Times, read by the author, is the definitive biography of Queen Elizabeth II by one of Britain’s leading royal authorities, Robert Hardman. This commemorative edition includes an epilogue reflecting upon Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, her passing and her funeral. 'Sensational' – Kirsty Young, The Platinum Pageant (BBC) With fascinating revelations from those who knew her best and special access to unseen royal papers granted by Elizabeth II herself, author and royal expert Robert Hardman explores the full, astonishing life of our longest reigning monarch in this authoritative yet intimate biography. The book also charts the way in which the Queen raised the future King Charles III as both son and heir. Elizabeth was not born to be queen, being third in line to the throne. Yet from her accession as a young mother of two in 1952 to the age of Covid-19, she proved an astute and quietly determined figure, leading her family and her people through more than seventy years of unprecedented social change. She faced constitutional crises, confronted threats against her life, unified the Commonwealth, saw fifteen British prime ministers come and go, charmed world leaders, and steered her family through a lifetime in the public eye. Her Platinum Jubilee was celebrated in June 2022 and her death mourned months later, both events a reminder of the huge impact she had made. Queen of Our Times is a must-listen study of dynastic survival and renewal, spanning abdication, war, romance, danger and tragedy. It is a compelling portrait of a leader whose legacy of steadfast service lives on.

Queen of Our Times

In "Richard III," Jacob Abbott presents a compelling narrative that delves into the tumultuous life and reign of one of England's most notorious monarchs. Abbott employs a clear and engaging literary style, weaving together historical facts with dramatized accounts that bring the complexities of Richard III's character to life. Set against the backdrop of the War of the Roses, Abbott's work serves as both a chronicle and an interpretation of Richard's controversial legacy, urging readers to grapple with themes of power, ambition, and human frailty. Each chapter presents meticulously researched details, providing valuable insights into 15th-century England while retaining an accessible tone for broader audiences. Jacob Abbott, an influential 19th-century American author and educator, was known for his engaging retellings of historical figures and events for younger readers. His background in literature and history, along with a commitment to making these subjects approachable, resonates throughout "Richard III." Abbott's fascination with the interplay between morality and ambition in leadership likely inspired his exploration of Richard'Äôs life, as he sought to provide a nuanced understanding of this monarch rather than simply vilifying him. I highly recommend "Richard III" to students of history and literature alike, as Abbott skillfully bridges the gap between entertainment and education. This book serves as an excellent introduction to the complexities of power and ethics in leadership, inviting readers to reflect critically on the nature of history and its heroes.

Richard III

Were you captivated by the royal wedding? Were you one of the millions of viewers who watched on TV as Prince William married Catherine Middleton? Or maybe you travelled to London to join the throngs of well wishers lining the streets? Whatever your memories of the day, if you enjoyed the royal wedding you will love this quiz book. What was the name of the designer responsible for the bride’s fabulous wedding dress? What flowers were in her bouquet? What did William whisper to Catherine’s father at the altar and where did the royal couple spend their first night after the wedding? The answers can all be found in The Royal Wedding Quiz Book and with 100 questions designed to test your memory of William and Catherine’s big day, you are bound to find out something new. Packed with information, this fitting tribute to the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is a must have for all loyal supporters of the royal family and anyone interesting in learning more about this historic day.

The Royal Wedding Quiz Book

EIIR Queen Elizabeth II, 60 Years a Queen, A Very Peculiar History' uniquely explores the life and times of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as we approach her 2012 Diamond Jubilee. The story that unfolds is one of doughty determination - the story of a young monarch who finds herself thrust into a new world of relentless public exposure, whose own family turns out to be as frail as everyone else's, but who somehow, for a full 60 years and counting, manages to steer the institution through the choppy waters intact. David Arscott provides an eccentric account of the trials and tribulations that have beset the Queen's reign, from the glamour of her coronation, through the gloom of her 'annus horribilis' to the impending dawn of her Diamond Jubilee.

A Very Peculiar History

Queen Elizabeth II, A Very Peculiar History

The Tudors were an odd bunch, even weirder than their subjects, perhaps. When they weren't beheading wives and enemies they were threatening to, or going around earning themselves nicknames like 'Bloody Mary' and 'The 9 Day Queen'. 'The Tudors: A Very Peculiar History; tells the story of the Tudor monarchs, their castles, their lives and their subjects in a time when it was fashionable to slash up your clothes for that 'fresh from battle' look. The book details each monarch's reign and casts light on the more bizarre elements of their time in power, right down to an analysis of their seals and signatures and the various torture and execution methods they liked to use.

The Tudors, A Very Peculiar History

Following the royal wedding, the Diamond Jubilee and the imminent birth of Kate and William's first baby, popular sentiment towards the royal family has rarely been higher. At the centre of this surge in affection is a woman who has captured the heart of a nation and who, at the side of her husband, Prince William, is ushering in a new dawn for the United Kingdom's reigning family. For, due to planned amendments to the rules of accession to the British Crown, their first child, regardless of gender, will succeed William to the throne. This biography explores the life of the woman who has done so much to revitalize the public image of the royal family, covering her early years, her family, her time at St Andrews University and her meeting with Prince William, their early relationship and its trials, the wedding and her new official role, her style, and, of course, her pregnancy. Besides being the perfect book for admirers of this remarkable young woman, Kate: A Biography marks a crucial moment in the history of the royal line.

Kate

A fascinating look into the life of King Frederick II of Prussia (also prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire Frederick IV of Brandenburg), and the members of his court.

Frederick the Great and His Court

A fascinating look at the life of Henry Plantagenet, King of England from 1154 to his death in 1189.

Henry the Second

A fantastic biography of Queen Victoria by an anonymous author.

Queen Victoria - Her Life and Reign

Over 25 storys of famous love affairs of the royalty and nobility of Europe throughout history.

Love Affairs of the Courts of Europe

The Sunday Times bestseller‘Highly readable … deserves to take its place among the first rank of modern royal biographies’ Daily Mail 'Sure footed and sparkling' Ferdinand Mount ‘The narrative is as suspenseful as any thriller. Truly, an excellent read’ Lynn Barber, Sunday Times Married for over seventy years to the most famous woman in the world, Prince Philip is the longest-serving royal consort in British history. Yet his origins have remained curiously shrouded in obscurity. In the first book to focus exclusively on his life before the coronation, acclaimed biographer Philip Eade uncovers the extraordinary story of the prince’s turbulent upbringing in Greece, France and Nazi Germany, during which his mother spent five years in a secure psychiatric clinic and his father left him to be brought up by his Mountbatten relations in England just when he needed him most. Remarkably the young prince emerged from this unsettled background a character of singular vitality and dash – self-confident, capable, famously opinionated and devastatingly handsome. Girls fell at his feet, and the princess who was to become his wife was smitten from the age of thirteen. Yet alongside the considerable charm and intelligence, the prince was also prone to volcanic outbursts and to putting his foot in it. Detractors perceived in his behaviour emotional shortcomings, a legacy of his traumatic childhood, which would have profound consequences for his family and the future of the monarchy. Containing new material from interviews, archives and film footage, this revelatory biography is the most complete and compelling account yet of his storm-tossed early life.

Young Prince Philip

When Andrew  Morton's world-famous biography, Diana: Her True Story, was first published, it caused a media frenzy, and shook the British Establishment to its foundations. Later revealed as having been written with the Princess's full co-operation, this international bestseller is now widely regarded as her official biography. Yet it was not the full story, as in all the sound and fury of its publication, Diana began a journey - a courageous evolution from life as a downtrodden wife and reluctant royal to a self-confident and independent modern woman. Diana: In Pursuit of Love follows this journey, picking up the story where Andrew's first book left off and uses new sources and material as well as a wealth of previously unpublished matter and 16 pages of stunning photos. The book reveals the stories of figures such as her renowned lover James Hewitt, her butler Paul Burrell and Prince Charles's valet, Michael Fawcett, while intriguing comments that Diana made to Morton in taped conversations become extremely important in view of subsequent events. In Pursuit of Love is an honest, unbiased account of one of the most admired, influential figures of our era and the definitive study of Diana.

Diana: In Pursuit of Love

Offers a history of the monarchy of Belgium, a country artificially created in 1817. This book argues that the pan-European super-state resembles a 'Greater-Belgium' rather than a 'Greater-Switzerland'.

A Throne in Brussels

This book gives us an in depth look at the court of Queen Elizabeth I from birth to death.  Widely acclaimed to be one of the most accurate accounts, it features letters, quotes and even sonnets from all the leading people of the day.   The intrigues and deceits are written about in great detail - A gripping classic read from AUK's Revisited series.

AUK Revisited

Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth

This book, a contemporary account from the time, chronicles the life of Queen Victoria (1819 to 1901).  She married all nine of her children into the royal houses of Europe, gave her name to an era, ruled over England at a time of great change, survived assassination attempts, became the longest reigning monarch and more.  This excellent book is a fascinating read about the woman behind the British Empire.

On the 19th May 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in a beautiful royal wedding ceremony. But just how much do you know about the Prince and his former actress wife? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through over one hundred amazing facts about the royal couple, covering everything from how the two of them met through to the many ways in which Meghan has broken the mould of a traditional princess. Whether you’re interested in the royal rule book and official protocols, or you simply want to know more about the controversies that have surrounded both of these two prominent figures, this is the perfect audiobook for you!

101 Amazing Facts

101 Amazing Facts about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Are you a big fan of the British Royal Family? Or do you want to find out everything there is to know about the future king, his wife and their children? If so, then this is the book for you! Contained within are over one hundred interesting facts about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, from their younger years to their relationship and marriage, their wider families, fashion and much, much more. The book is easily organised into sections so you can find the information you want fast… and is an unmissable addition to the bookshelf of any royal fan!

101 Amazing Facts about William and Kate

Are you a fan of the modern generation of royals? How much do you know about the lives of Prince William, his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and the rest of the Royal Family? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia talks us through over one hundred facts about royals both past and present, covering areas such as traditions of the monarchy, kings and queens from history, the royal family today and much more. So no matter how much or how little you currently know, this is the perfect book for you.

101 Amazing Facts about the Royal Family

Are you a fan of royal wildchild Prince Harry? Do you know everything there is to know about the third in line to the throne? Then this is the book for you! In this easy-to-digest eBook are 101 facts about your favourite prince – do you know all of them? Test yourself and your friends with these handily-packaged facts easily organised into categories for maximum enjoyment. Sections include his upbringing, his army career, and of course information about his most controversial moments - including his now infamous Vegas party...

101 Amazing Prince Harry Facts

Did you know that Queen Victoria could speak five different languages? Or that her closest childhood friend was a King Charles spaniel by the name of Dash? What did she ask staff to do instead of knocking on her door? And how did she deliberately annoy Prime Minister William Gladstone? All of these facts and more can be found in this fantastic guide to the long-reigning monarch and Empress of India. This book is perfect for those studying Queen Victoria at school, or even for those who are just interested in learning more about one of history’s most fascinating figures.

101 Amazing Facts about Queen Victoria

A fascinating biography of Caterina Maria Romula di Lorenzo de' Medici, Queen consort of France in the later part of the 16th century.

Catherine de' Medici

A fascinating biography of the great Queen Victoria by American author, poet and lecturer Sara Jane Lippincott, better known by her pen-name of Grace Greenwood.

Queen Victoria - Her Girlhood and Womanhood

This text was taken from 'Celebrated Crimes', a series of essays on famous criminals and crimes by the author of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and 'The Three Musketeers', Alexandre Dumas. This volume is on Mary Stuart, better known as Mary Queen of Scots.

Mary Stuart

A fascinating biography of Peter I of Russia, otherwise known as Peter the Great.

Peter the Great

With the echo of regal church bells still ringing in the ears of royalists and well-wishers worldwide, Fiona Macdonald take a look at the quirky, odd and downright bizarre circumstances surrounding the weddings of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of Britain. One must leave one's sense of decorum at the palace gates as the author tells the wacky stories surrounding the preparations, dresses, ceremonies and national moods that went with the excitement of a royal wedding, from England's resident marriage addict Henry VIII, through Anne Hyde, the 'commoner' who birthed two queens, right up to Prince Charles, Princess Diana and their son and daughter-in-law to be. Featuring facts, figures and family trees, Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History is sure to keep one in the spirit of things, even after the last fleck of confetti has touched the ground.

Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History

A fascinating look at some of the early Viking kings, such as Óláfr Tryggvason (Olaf the First), and Knut den Mektige (Canute the Great). Written by famed historian Thomas Carlyle.

Early Kings of Norway

A comprehensive look at the life of Marie Antoinette. Wife to King Louis XVI, she was executed by guillotine during the French Revolution. Her life has become a symbol of the rich continuing their ostentatious lifestyle even while their country lives in squalor around them.

The Life of Marie Antionette, Queen of France

A comprehensive look at the history of England during the rule of the Tudor monarchs (1485-1603).

England under the Tudors

A fascinating fictionalised story of the life of Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, written by bestselling novelist and coiner of such phrases as “the pen is mightier than the sword” and “It was a dark and stormy night”, Edward Bulwer-Lytton.

Harold, the Last of the Saxon Kings

Which king's guards massacred a group of his supporters by mistake? Who had an oversized tongue and had to slobber when they ate food? Who was so large when they died that they had to be buried in a square coffin? Who survived seven assassination attempts? As you can tell from the bizarre questions above, it wasn't all thrones and sceptres for British kings and queens. Some of them were completely batty, and others were downright vicious. On the other hand, some monarchs were an icon to the people and represented the power and importance of Britain and England. 'Kings & Queens, A Very Peculiar History' explores some of the most marvellous monarchs to have ruled Britain and ekes out their bizarre habits and idiosyncracies, featuring quirky stories and fascinating facts and lists.

Kings and Queens - A Very Peculiar History

“The path towards a free society has not been simple. There are tragic and glorious pages in our history.” —Vladimir Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin this year emerged as the world's most influential man. He has outmaneuvered his Western critics whilst returning Russia to superpower status. Intriguingly, Western media lampoons and criticizes Putin but this hardly dents hiѕ growing popularity. In the West, politicians and journalists of all stripes have referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “thug”, a “tyrant”, a “murderer”, a “Communist”, a “Nazi”, the next “Hitler” and more. But amongst the Russian people, his popularity rating has reached levels as high as 85%. This is the book to read if you want to understand how Vladimir Putin sees the world and why he has become one of the gravest threats to American security. Here Is A Preview Of What You’ll Discover... - Putin’ѕ Scary Evolution From Pragmatist Tо Megalomaniac - Who Is This Man They Call Putin - Early Political Career - President оf Russia: 1st and 2nd Terms - Third Term as President - Chemical Weapons in Syria - Invasion into Crimea - Syrian Airstrikes - U.S. Election Hacks - Personal Life - Putin vs. Hitler - Vladimir Putin and the New Cоld War - Putin’s Mirror Image In America Take action today and purchase this book right now to finally find out the truth! You will be glad that you did. Available in electronic, paperback and audio version as well.

Putin - The Reign of Vladimir Putin: An Unauthorized Biography

John F. Kennedy glimmers through history as the young, idealistic president whose Camelot administration promised a new dawn for America. John Fitzgerald Kennedy led his nation for little more than a thousand days, yet his presidency is intensely remembered, not merely as a byproduct of his tragic fate. Kennedy steered the nation away from the brink of nuclear war, initiated the first nuclear test ban treaty, created the Peace Corps, and launched America on its mission to the moon and beyond. JFK inspired a nation, particularly the massive generation of baby boomers, injecting hope and revitalizing faith in the American project. But fifty years after he was murdered, it's hard to separate the real JFK, with all his faults, from the many myths about him. This is his story of his life.

The Life of John F. Kennedy

"Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you...Only do what your heart tells you. I don't go by the rule book... I lead from the heart, not the head." PRINCESS DIANA, Diana, Princess of Wales, was born July 1, 1961 and was perhaps the most beloved of the British royal family. Diana grew up in Park House, situated on the Sandringham estate, and was educated in England and Switzerland. Diana came to prominence in February 1981 upon her engagement to Prince Charles. The marriage produced two sons, princes William and Harry, who were then respectively second and third in the line of succession to the British throne. Diana was involved with dozens of charities and also raised awareness and advocated ways to help people affected with HIV/AIDS. As we all know Princess Diana died in a horrific car crash in a Paris tunnel on August 31, 1997. She left us that day - but never left our hearts and memory. This is her story in her own words. Produced by Devin Lawerence Edited by Macc Kay Production executive Avalon Giuliano ICON Intern Eden Giuliano Music By AudioNautix With Their Kind Permission ©2021 Eden Garret Giuliano (P) Eden Garret Giuliano Geoffrey Giuliano is the author of over thirty internationally bestselling biographies, including the London Sunday Times bestseller Blackbird: The Life and Times of Paul McCartney and Dark Horse: The Private Life of George Harrison. He can be heard on the Westwood One Radio Network and has written and produced over seven hundred original spoken-word albums and video documentaries on various aspects of popular culture. He is also a well known international movie actor.

The Eternal Legend Of The People's Princess Diana

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