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Author:

Low, Valentine, author.

Title:

Courtiers : intrigue, ambition, and the power players behind the house of Windsor / Valentine Low.

Edition:

First U.S. edition.

Publisher:

St. Martin'sPress,

Copyright Date:

2023

Description:

xi, 372 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm

Subject:

Windsor, House of.
Charles--III,--King of Great Britain,--1948-
Elizabeth--II,--Queen of Great Britain,--1926-2022.
William,--Prince of Wales,--1982-
Harry,--Prince, Duke of Sussex,--1984-
Monarchy--Great Britain.
Great Britain--History--History--21st century.
Great Britain--History--Elizabeth II, 1952-2022.

Notes:

"Originally published in Great Britain in 2022 by Headline Publishing Group"--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references (pages 341-344) and index.

Contents:

Prologue -- Starched shirts -- Dignified slavery -- Growing up -- Cocktail hour -- A zero-sum game -- Palace wars -- Household tails -- Shelf life -- The golden triangle -- Sticking the knife in -- They are all being nasty to me -- This is rather fun -- Wild about Harry -- Exit plans -- The greatest kindness -- On behalf of the people.

Summary:

"Throughout history, the British monarchy has relied on its courtiers--the trusted advisers in the King or Queen's inner circle--to ensure its survival as a family and a pillar of the country. Today, as ever, a carefully selected team of people hidden from view steers the royal family's path between public duty and private life. Queen Elizabeth II, after a remarkable 70 years of service, saw the final seasons of her reign without her husband Philip to guide her. Now, a newly ascended Charles seeks to define what his future as King, and that of his court, will be. The question of who is entrusted to guide the royals has never been more vital. Yet, as the tensions within the family are exposed to global scrutiny like never before, the task these courtiers face has never been more challenging"-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

125028256X
9781250282569

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1340645933

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