Courtiers: Intrigue, Ambition, and the Power Players Behind the House of Windsor

Courtiers: Intrigue, Ambition, and the Power Players Behind the House of Windsor

by Valentine Low
Courtiers: Intrigue, Ambition, and the Power Players Behind the House of Windsor

Courtiers: Intrigue, Ambition, and the Power Players Behind the House of Windsor

by Valentine Low

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Overview

The gripping account of how the Royal family really operates, from the journalist who has spent years studying them. Who really runs the show and, as Charles III begins his reign, what will happen next?

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. With a dark cloud hanging over Prince Andrew as well as Harry and Meghan's controversial departure from royal life, William and Kate - equipped with a very 21st century approach to press and public relations - now hold the responsibility of making an ancient institution relevant for the decades to come. In fascinating and explosive detail, Valentine Low explores the previously unknown relationship between modern courtiers and the royal family.

Courtiers pulls back the veil to reveal an ever-changing system of complex characters, shifting alliances, and a battle of ideas over what the future of the institution should be. This is the inside story of how the monarchy really works, at a pivotal moment in its history.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781250282576
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date: 01/24/2023
Sold by: Macmillan
Format: eBook
Pages: 384
Sales rank: 96,133
File size: 18 MB
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About the Author

Valentine Low is a journalist at The Times who has been writing about the royal family for over a quarter of a century. He is known for his insight and his scrupulously fair coverage, and makes regular appearances on international television as a royal commentator. His exposure of the bullying allegations against the Duchess of Sussex attracted global attention. Valentine previously worked at the London Evening Standard for over twenty years, reporting from all around the world. He lives in West London.
Valentine Low is a former journalist at The Times who has been writing about the royal family for over a quarter of a century. He is known for his insight and his scrupulously fair coverage, and makes regular appearances on international television as a royal commentator. His exposure of the bullying allegations against the Duchess of Sussex attracted global attention. Valentine previously worked at the London Evening Standard for over twenty years, reporting from all around the world. He lives in West London.

Table of Contents

Prologue ix

1 Starched Shirts 1

2 Dignified Slavery 25

3 Growing Up 44

4 Cocktail Hour 60

5 A Zero-Sum Game 70

6 Palace Wars 96

7 Household Tails 121

8 Shelf Life 147

9 The Golden Triangle 169

10 Sticking the Knife In 200

11 They Are All Being Nasty to Me 222

12 This is Rather Fun 241

13 Wild About Harry 256

14 Exit Plans 283

15 The Greatest Kindness 306

16 On Behalf of the People 321

Acknowledgements 339

Bibliography 341

Notes 345

Picture Credits 360

Index 361

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