This is the real story of what goes on inside the royal palaces, as witnessed by members of the royal staff and household past and present. Buckingham Palace is effectively an independent kingdom with its own rules and customs, now explained by Brian Hoey. Hundreds of anecdotes reveal the conditions in which the staff live and work and also their relationship with the Royals they serve. It looks at a varity of issues including: How does one get a job as personal footman to the Queen? Why does Prince Charles still have to send a note to her Page of the Backstairs requesting a meeting with his...
This is the real story of what goes on inside the royal palaces, as witnessed by members of the royal staff and household past and present. Buckingham...
The only daughter of Princess Anne and famously dubbed a 'rebel royal', Zara Phillips has long been the subject of media interest. However, her considerable sporting success received little attention until she won gold at the 2006 equestrian World Championships. Brian Hoey looks beyond the public image to reveal the real Zara.
The only daughter of Princess Anne and famously dubbed a 'rebel royal', Zara Phillips has long been the subject of media interest. However, her consid...
"The most intimate book ever written about the Royals."--The Mail on Sunday
This fully updated edition of a classic biography is a revealing portrait of the most famous woman in the world through the eyes of those who've known her and worked with her over the years. Now, in her sixtieth year on the throne, Brian Hoey uses unrivaled access to past and present members of the Royal household to take a searching look at the ups and downs of Her Majesty's long reign.
Brian Hoey is a writer and broadcaster who has covered countless Royal events. He lives in Cardiff,...
"The most intimate book ever written about the Royals."--The Mail on Sunday
This fully updated edition of a classic biography is a rev...
What is the world's most famous family really like when it is out of the public gaze? This is the inside story of the royal family through the eyes of those who know them best; a sneak peek behind the curtains to reveal what they really get up to in their spare time.
A unique and fascinating collection of all the secrets you ever wanted to know about the royal family.
Brian Hoey has written over twenty-five books, many of them about the British royal family.
What is the world's most famous family really like when it is out of the public gaze? This is the inside story of the royal family through the eyes...
