Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The Oxford Book of Royal Anecdotes The Oxford Book of Royal Anecdotes Elizabeth Longford A royal biographer par excellence , as is evidenced by Victoria RI , Elizabeth R , and The Queen Mother , Longford is ideally suited to edit this work. It is absolutely jam-packed with tempting tidbi… OL15858212W
Young Prince Philip Young Prince Philip Philip Eade Married for more than sixty years to the most famous woman in the world, Prince Philip is the longest-serving royal consort in British history. Yet while he is still one of the most recognisable figu… OL16180048W
William & Catherine William & Catherine Andrew Morton Provides an inside look at Prince William and Kate Middleton, delving into their backgrounds, their meeting as students at the University of St Andrews, the ups and downs of their relationship, their… OL16645377W
Albert Albert Jules Stewart "Albert: Prince Consort to Queen Victoria, social and cultural visionary in his own right, was born in the Saxon duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld but defined the culture and direction of 19th century Br… OL16770563W
Will & Kate Will & Kate Alice Hudson "Will & Kate: Fairy-Tale Romance is one of an exciting series of lush books celebrating some of the most popular and influential figures of the day - who are constantly talked about and whose every l… OL17839346W
Charles Charles Catherine Mayer Charles: The Heart of a King is the first significant biography of Prince Charles in over two decades, providing the first glimpse inside the realigned monarchy that the Prince now leads. It covers t… OL17873248W
Prince Harry Prince Harry Penny Junor Offers an insider's look at the life of the man who is fourth in line to Britain's throne. OL19982608W
Prince Leopold Prince Leopold Charlotte Zeepvat viii, 216 p., [8] p. of plates : 25 cm OL2227948W
The Black Prince The Black Prince Richard W. Barber "Richard Barber's biography of this leading figure of the medieval period has dominated the field since it was first published, covering all aspects of the Black Prince's life and military career. So… OL24251271W
Victoria and Albert - A Royal Love Affair Victoria and Albert - A Royal Love Affair Daisy Goodwin,Sara Sheridan 1 volume : 24 cm OL24351833W
William & Kate William & Kate The Sun Prince William and Kate Middleton's fairytale romance is the greatest love story of the century, with a happy ending to come - a Royal wedding that will truly capture the hearts of the British people. OL24861063W
I know I am rude but it is fun I know I am rude but it is fun Nigel Cawthorne At the age of twenty-one, the future Prince Philip wrote to a relative: 'I know you will never think much of me. I am rude and unmannerly.' Prince Philip probably never managed to change the opinion … OL27691045W
Edward, Prince of Wales and Aquitaine Edward, Prince of Wales and Aquitaine Richard Barber To attempt to write a biography of Edward 'the Black Prince', a legendary paragon of chivalry, without turning first to the chronicler of chivalry par excellence, Jean Froissart, may seem self-defeat… OL2927150W
Royal Blood Royal Blood Bertram Fields In this comprehensive, meticulously researched new book, renowned litigator Bertram Fields goes back more than 500 years to offer a compelling look at the case of Richard III. Applying the same moder… OL5738196W
Bonnie Prince Charlie and the making of a myth Bonnie Prince Charlie and the making of a myth Robin Nicholson "The subject of this book - an Italian-born exiled prince - has become an icon of misjudged romanticism and Scottish nationalism; much of this is due to the way he has been portrayed over the years. … OL6213534W
Prince Harry Prince Harry Wendy Brody A biography of the second son of Britain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana, third in line to the throne, including his family background, education, and the aftermath of his parents' divorce and mo… OL6224780W
The heir apparent The heir apparent Geoffrey Wakeford Appraises the educational development of Britain's heir to the throne. OL6739378W