Prince Philip's life and legacy. Read the new and definitive biography of the remarkable Duke of Edinburgh. For decades Prince Philip shared the Queen’s burden of office without upstaging her, always privately providing reassurance and advice but never overstepping the boundaries of his supporting role. It was an unforgiving position – a challenge for anyone – but one that he met head on. He remained the Queen’s adviser and closest confidant and was known as such the world over. That said, he was wise enough to recognise his limitations and the constraints of his role. He always seemed to instinctively know when it was time to step back and let his wife take the lead. His job was, after all, to allow her star to shine. Robert Jobson’s magnificent biography of the Duke of Edinburgh tells the full story of his remarkable life and achievements, and how, after his marriage in 1947 to Princess Elizabeth, this dedicated military man spent so much of his life dutifully supporting his wife. Though he created a role for himself as a determined moderniser and environmental campaigner, and through the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, encouraged young people to reach their potential, it was perhaps his greatest achievement to have been a loyal husband and companion, and a loving father and grandfather.
An exhaustive and revealing biography of Britain’s new monarch, King Charles III, with fresh reporting by the journalist the Wall Street Journal dubbed “the Godfather of royal reporting.” With exclusive interviews and extensive research, King Charles delivers definitive insight into the extraordinary life of His Royal Highness, former Prince of Wales, as he takes the throne, a watershed moment in modern history and in the British monarchy. New York Times bestselling author Robert Jobson debunks the myths about the man who became king, going beyond banal, bogus media caricatures of Charles to tell his true story. Jobson—who has spent nearly thirty years chronicling the House of Windsor, and has met Charles on countless occasions—received unprecedented cooperation from Clarence House, what was the Prince’s office, in writing this illuminating biography. King Charles divulges the full range of Charles’s profoundly held political beliefs: the United Kingdom’s special relationship to the United States, climate change, Brexit, and immigration—to ultimately portray the kind of monarch Charles III will be. Jobson taps a number of sources close to the now-King who have never spoken on the record before, plus members of the Royal Household who have served Charles during his decades of public life. This comprehensive profile also reveals the late Queen Elizabeth’s plans to transition Charles to the throne; how at her insistence he already reads all government briefings; and why he feels it is his constitutional duty to relay his thoughts to ministers in his controversial “black spider memos.” Moreover, King Charles reveals the truth about Charles's deeply loving but occasionally volatile relationship with his second wife and chief supporter, Camilla. The result is an intriguing new portrait of a man who at last has become king.
WITH EXCLUSIVE PICTURES BY ARTHUR EDWARDS MBE.With the world watching, Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, third in the line of succession to the throne, was born on 22 July 2013. The next day, his proud parents stepped out of St Mary's Hospital, London to present their baby to the excited crowds.From the beginning, the world had watched with bated breath as the charming prince and his future bride overcame the struggles of university, rumours and a brief breakup before finally reconciling and becoming engaged. The royal wedding in 2011 - watched by an incredible estimated 2 billion people worldwide - was a defining moment, not only in their young lives, but also for the perception of the monarchy.When the Palace announced the Duchess's much-anticipated pregnancy in 2012, a public frenzy surrounded the arrival of the heir to the throne. Now that the Duke has left the military to focus on his royal duties and charity work, there is already speculation as to whether George will follow in his father's footsteps, with a passion for wildlife and conservation.As well as a history of the young couple's romantic relationship, this in-depth book chronicles the next chapter of this modern-day fairytale and is packed with beautiful photographs, fascinating facts and expert analysis. An intriguing insight and unrivalled souvenir, this is an essential read for royalists and romantics. alike
THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY OF KING CHARLES III, BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ROBERT JOBSON, PUBLISHED ON THE EVE OF THE CORONATION 'To Charles, being monarch has nothing to do with power - he believes his role is to lead. It is up to others whether they choose to follow.' When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, it sent shockwaves around the world. The longest reigning and oldest monarch, at ninety-six years of age, she had just publicly celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in June 2022. The Queen's death meant the passing of the Crown to her son, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, her controversial, earnest, and outspoken heir, who had long lived in the shadow of her mystique. King Charles III's own life has been marred by scandal and myth, but who is the real man behind the Crown? In this revelatory book, renowned royal correspondent and author Robert Jobson examines the life of our new King, and his passions, purpose, and motivations. On the eve of his landmark coronation, Our King considers the life of the man and the monarch, reflecting on how his values and beliefs will shape him as he takes on this monumental role.
Packed with fascinating anecdotes, sharp analysis and exclusive photographs by a celebrated royal photographer, this title reveals the secrets of Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal romance.
On February 28, 2008, to great international surprise, the British Ministry of Defense released a statement acknowledging that Prince Harry, son of the late Princess Diana and third in line to the British throne, had secretly been deployed to Afghanistan. Subsequent reports revealed that the prince had killed up to thirty Taliban insurgents in directing at least three air strikes, and that he had helped Gurkha troops repel a ground attack of Taliban insurgents using a machine gun. On February 29, Prince Harry was withdrawn from the country with distinction via a covert SAS deployment. This is the amazing story of the first British royal to serve his country in 25 years and his 10 heroic weeks of combat.
*The definitive biography of King Charles III, by Sunday Times bestselling author Robert Jobson, published on the eve of the Coronation* 'To Charles, being monarch has nothing to do with power - he believes his role is to lead. It is up to others whether they choose to follow.' When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022, it sent shockwaves around the world. The longest reigning and oldest monarch, at ninety-six years of age, she had just publicly celebrated her Platinum Jubilee in June 2022. The Queen's death meant the passing of the Crown to her son, HRH Charles, Prince of Wales, her controversial, earnest, and outspoken heir, who had long lived in the shadow of her mystique. King Charles III's own life has been marred by scandal and myth, but who is the real man behind the Crown? In this revelatory book, renowned royal correspondent and author Robert Jobson examines the life of our new King, and his passions, purpose, and motivations. On the eve of his landmark coronation, Our King considers the life of the man and the monarch, reflecting on how his values and beliefs will shape him as he takes on this monumental role. EditBuild
At last – a revised edition of the controversial book that dared to tell the truth about the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Inspector Ken Wharfe, the first royalty protection officer to publish a memoir, was a crucial figure in the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, for nearly seven years from 1987. In that time, he became a close friend and trusted confidant who shared her most private moments. His first-hand account takes issue with many of the so-called 'facts' about the Princess and provides an affectionate, if not always uncritical, insight into this complex, troubled, but ultimately fascinating woman. Perhaps not surprisingly, the book caused a sensation on its first publication, and became both a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller. Here is the authentic voice of a man who played an important role during Diana's most difficult times, and in her beloved sons' formative years, and who shows himself to be an exceptionally perceptive observer of the events that unfolded around the Princess. After Inspector Wharfe resigned his position in 1993 (making headline news), Diana announced her withdrawal from public life and axed her Scotland Yard protection – a decision her former 'top cop' believes led ultimately to her death. Now revised and updated to include Ken Wharfe's insider's view of the vast mass of material that has been published about the late Princess since this book first appeared, his account presents the most intimate portrait of Diana to date, as well as a fitting tribute to one of the outstanding figures of our age.
Totuus otsikoiden takaa – paljastava elämäkerta Britannian kuningashuoneesta. Kate Middletonin elämäntarina on kuin nykypäivän prinsessasatu. Miten Walesin prinsessa Catherinesta tuli se nainen, joka hän tänään on? Tavallisista oloista lähtöisin oleva älykäs ja kunnianhimoinen tyttö tapaa yliopistossa prinssin, joka aikanaan perii valtaistuimen. He rakastuvat, ja heidät vihitään vuonna 2011. Catherine ihastuttaa tarttuvalla hymyllään, tyylivarmuudellaan ja maanläheisyydellään. Catherinella on vankka työetiikka, hän on vaatimaton ja kykenee nauramaan itselleen. Lisäksi hän ja William ovat ihmisinä lämpimiä ja helposti lähestyttäviä. Kaikki nämä ansiot ovat tehneet tästä dynaamisesta parista kuningassuvun suosituimmat jäsenet. Vastaan on kuitenkin tullut myös ikäviä kommentteja ja paljastuksia – varsinkin Catherinen ja Williamin väleistä prinssi Harryyn ja Meghan Markleen, samoin kuin Catherinen sairastumisesta. Ison-Britannian monarkia käy tällä hetkellä läpi muutosta, ja ilmassa väreilee odotus siitä, että Walesin prinsessa Catherinesta tulee jonain päivänä kuningatar. Palkittu bestsellerkirjailija ja hovin kirjeenvaihtaja Robert Jobson tunnetaan tiiviistä suhteistaan Ison-Britannian kuningashuoneeseen. Tämän teoksen tavoitteena Jobsonilla oli selvittää kuninkaallisten lähipiirin kanssa käytyjen virallisten ja epävirallisten keskustelujen pohjalta, mikä on tehnyt Catherinesta sen naisen, joka hän tänään on.
When Princess Elizabeth became Queen on 6 February 1952, following the death of her father, George VI, few could have anticipated that she would go on to become Britain's longest-reigning monarch; a figure revered around the world for her wisdom, dedication and sense of duty. Seventy years on, and Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee will see the nation come together to celebrate a truly historic landmark. Over a special, four-day bank holiday weekend in early June 2022, millions of well-wishers from the UK, the Commonwealth and beyond will take part in a spectacular mixture of traditional pageantry, technological displays and public events. The highlight of the weekend's celebrations will be the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, which will see 3,000 performers and participants from across the UK and the Commonwealth parade past Buckingham Palace and up The Mall in front of vast crowds and the world's media. Accompanying this unique and joyous occasion, Her Majesty The Queen: The Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album charts the highs and lows of The Queen's 70-year reign and explores how Her Majesty has provided the country and Commonwealth with a lifetime of leadership; from her steadfast presence during the Second World War through to her unifying influence at a current time of political, economic and social turbulence. Featuring more than 250 photographs from throughout The Queen's life, this fully illustrated hardback publication tells the story of Her Majesty's reign in beautiful detail, presenting the reader with a unique window into her decades of service, and one of the most extraordinary lives of this or any other era.
The author of this remarkable memoir was a crucial figure in the Princess's life for many years. In that time, he became a close and trusted confidant. His first-hand account takes issue with many of the the so-called "facts" about the Princess that have appeared in books and the media since her death,nbsp;providing an affectionate, if not always uncritical, insight into this complex, troubled, but ultimately fascinating woman.
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