A Royal Duty

Author: Paul Burrell
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141905840
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description
The untold story behind one of the most sensational chapters in the history of the House of Windsor. Paul Burrell fought to clear his own name. Now he reveals new truths about Princess Diana – and presents for the first time as faithful an account of her thoughts as we can ever hope to read. He was the favourite footman who formed a unique relationship with the Queen. He was the butler who the Princess of Wales called ‘my rock’ and ‘the only man I can trust’. He was accused of theft, then acquitted following the historic intervention of the monarch. He was the Princess’ most intimate confidante – and is the only person able to separate the myth from the truth of the Diana years. Now at last Paul Burrell cuts through the gossip and the lies and takes us closer to the complex heart of the Royal Family then ever before.

The Way We Were

Author: Paul Burrell
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062046314
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
Paul Burrell served Diana, Princess of Wales, as her faithful butler from 1987 until her death in 1997. He was much more than an employee: he was her right-hand man, confidant, and friend whom Diana herself described as "the only man she ever trusted." Featuring previously unseen interior photographs and remarkably intimate details, The Way We Were flings open the doors to Kensington Palace, leading readers deep inside the private world of Princess Diana—room by room, memory by memory. Marking the tenth anniversary of the princess’s death, Burrell has penned a faithful and poignant tribute to "the boss"—capturing as never before her vivacity and love of life, her style, her fashion, and her heart. Some images that appeared in the print edition of this book are unavailable in the electronic edition due to rights reasons.

The Proper Princess

Author: Melissa McClone
Publisher: Cardinal Press, LLC
ISBN: 1944777334
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
She’s been a proper princess—but she wants to rebel. After the death of her fiancé, Princess Madeleine knows a loveless, arranged marriage awaits her. She’s resigned to her fate until she meets her intended husband. Crown Prince Enrique is gorgeous, but he comes on way too strong, says the wrong things, and fumbles with apologies. He’s more court jester than Prince Charming. How can she marry him? Enrique might be self-centered and lack social skills, but he’s trying to do better—for himself, his country, and his future wife. Despite their royal union being a political necessity, he wants his marriage with the captivating Madeleine to be a love match. He’s willing to do whatever it takes to woo her. How hard can it be to win his princess bride’s heart? Nearly impossible, he discovers, because Madeleine seems unwilling—or unable—to give him her heart. On their wedding day, instead of exchanging vows, will the royal couple say goodbye? Her Royal Duty Series: Book 1: The Accidental Princess (Christina and Richard) Book 2: The Reluctant Princess (Izzy and Nico) Book 3: The Not-So-Perfect Princess (Julianna and Alejandro) Book 4: The Proper Princess (Madeleine and Enrique)

Entertaining with Style

Author: Paul Burrell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780233997476
Category : Cookery, English
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
For the host or hostess who wants to give the best and most stylish parties, Paul Burrell, butler to the late Princess of Wales and member of the Royal Household for 22 years, presents a comprehensive and inspirational seasonal guide to adding class and style to entertaining in the home.

A Royal Duty

Author: Paul Burrell
Publisher: Signet
ISBN: 9780451212764
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 492

Book Description
The #1 "New York Times" bestselling portrait of Princess Diana by her trusted butler, who reveals intimate details of a life spent among the royal family, arrives in this paperback edition that features previously unseen photographs.

On Duty with the Queen

Author: Dickie Arbiter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910536278
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Retired press spokesman Dickie Arbiter recounts his experiences as a Buckingham Palace press secretary for Queen Elizabeth II, beginning with his appointment in 1988 until his retirement in 2000.

Royal Duty

Author: Professor Paul Burrell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9785558723144
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Now comes the long awaited book, A ROYAL DUTY by Paul Burrell, the man in whom she confided on matters big and small. Paul, one of the Queen's personal footmen, met Diana during one of her first visits to Balmoral Castle. And while it may have been fate that brought them together, they shared a strong bond that endured to the end of her life. Burrell became Diana's confidant and his unique perspective casts new light on the Princess of Wales and the events that would shape her life and the lives of those around her. At the time of her death there was much speculation about Diana's future plans including her thoughts about remarrying and the possibility of relocating to America. Paul, who was one of the last people to speak with her, hopes to set the record straight for the Princess he so admired and cherished. Drawing on private conversations, personal recollections, diaries and letters, Paul has written an extraordinary account of a unique time in the history of the Royal Family. When asked why he wrote the book, this is what Paul had to say. "I have made this book as true to her spirit as possible-as inspiring, as loving, as fun. Over the last six years I've had time to reflect on the extraordinary events that I have witnessed. During that time, I have watched and listened patiently as many individuals have claimed to know the truth about the Princess of Wales. I have watched and listened knowing that what was claimed to be the truth is actually far from it. I decided reluctantly to tell what I know to be the truth because I firmly believe that someone has to stand in the Princess' corner and fight for her now that she cannot do so. I welcome the official inquest into her death and it is my hope that it will uncover what really happened that night in Paris. I never thought that I would need to write this book but then I never thought that I would need to redress the balance. I never thought that I would need to defend the Princess against untruths from many different quarters. I was devoted to the Royal Family for many years-first to the Queen, then to the Prince of Wales and finally to the Princess and I remain a loyal subject. But I believe that it is important that the truth is known NOW rather than waiting for the details to emerge in official papers when they are released in 25 years."

Wedded for His Royal Duty

Author: Susan Meier
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488003122
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Marrying the shy princess… When Prince Alexandros Sancho discovers he's inherited his older brother's betrothed, he's horrified! Princess Eva might be beautiful, but his belief in marriage died with his first love. However, he must marry her—unless Eva can be persuaded to break the engagement herself? Except Alex's plan backfires! Far from putting her off, he finds himself falling for the warm but shy princess. Can he convince Eva to be his royal bride—for real?

The Price of Royal Duty

Author: Penny Jordan
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 037313066X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189

Book Description
"Santina's rebellious princess Sophia made a shock exit from her brother's engagement party last night following the surprise announcement of her own arranged marriage. It seems Sophia did not favor the match ... instead boldly stowing away on the magnificent Maharaja of Naipur's private jet! Staff insiders to the charismatic maharaja, Ashok Achari, aren't denying the pair spent a wild night together before being caught on film on arrival in Mumbai. Scandal is the last thing the Santina royals need right now--might this maharaja be persuaded into taking Santina's runaway princess as his wife?"--P. [4] of cover.

The Diana Chronicles

Author: Tina Brown
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0385522886
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 562

Book Description
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Years after her death, Princess Diana remains a mystery. This "insanely readable and improbably profound" biography (Chicago Tribune) reveals the truth as only famed journalist Tina Brown could tell it. "The best book on Diana." —The New Yorker Was she “the people’s princess,” who electrified the world with her beauty and humanitarian missions? Or was she manipulative and media-savvy and nearly brought down the monarchy? Tina Brown, former Editor-in-Chief of Tatler, England’s glossiest gossip magazine; Vanity Fair; and The New Yorker gives us the answers. Tina knew Diana personally and has far-reaching insight into the royals and the Queen herself. In The Diana Chronicles, you will meet a formidable female cast and understand as never before the society that shaped them: Diana's sexually charged mother, her scheming grandmother, the stepmother she hated but finally came to terms with, and bad-girl Fergie, her sister-in-law, who concealed wounds of her own. Most formidable of them all was her mother-in-law, the Queen, whose admiration Diana sought till the day she died. Add Camilla Parker-Bowles, the ultimate "other woman" into this combustible mix, and it's no wonder that Diana broke out of her royal cage into celebrity culture, where she found her own power and used it to devastating effect.