Bibliograph

Courtiers, the hidden power behind the crown, Valentine Low

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Courtiers, the hidden power behind the crown, Valentine Low

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

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platesportraitsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Courtiers

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Valentine Low

Sub title

the hidden power behind the crown

Summary

Who advises the royal family, what influence do they have and how have they shaped history? 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, an ancient institution, and a pillar of the constitution. Today, as ever, a vast team of people hidden from view steers the royal family's path between public duty and private life. The Queen, after a remarkable 70 years of service, is entering the final seasons of her reign without her husband Philip to guide her. Meanwhile, Charles seeks to define what his future as King will be, with his court wielding ever greater influence as he plans for his imminent accession. The question of who is entrusted to guide the royals has never been more vital, and yet the task those courtiers face has never been more challenging. With a cloud hanging over Prince Andrew as well as Harry and Meghan's departure from royal life, the complex relationship between modern courtiers and royal principals has been exposed to global scrutiny

Target audience

adult

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