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      Battle of Brothers

      June 24, 2021

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      The Crown Volume 2: The Official Companion

      November 19, 2019

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      The Crown: The Official Companion

      October 1, 2017

      8.3
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      Model Woman

      June 16, 2015

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      Grace: Her Lives – Her Loves

      June 11, 2014

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      March 18, 2014

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      January 31, 2012

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      God Save the King!

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      If only Meghan had continued her film and…

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      Harry yes, Meghan no: coronation plan fuels more…

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      What King Charles did in Berlin that his…

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      Harry and Meghan? John and Yoko? Spot the difference! 

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    God Save the King!

    God Save the King!

    From earliest times, the sacred vestments and chantings of our national coronations have provided camouflage for the blunt and often bloodstained realities of English power politics.

    This week’s glorious coronation of King Charles III conjures memories going back 10 centuries in the UK. On Christmas Day 1066, Westminster Abbey rang to the cries of “God Save the King!” for William the Conqueror, founder of Britain’s modern monarchy and effectively the country’s chief executive in 21st century terms – ruling the kingdom with his powerfully wielded sword.

    By comparison, the modern King Charles III is a figurehead – constitutionally restrained from getting involved in politics.

    As a keen environmentalist, the new King would like to travel to the Cop28 climate conference when it takes place in the UAE, in Dubai Expo City later this year – and the hope is that UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will be happy for him to attend. But last year Mr Sunak’s predecessor Liz Truss stopped King Charles from attending Cop27 in Egypt’s Sharm El Sheikh: Britain’s then-prime minister had no time for eco-conferences, though the King had made no secret of his wish to be present.

    This royal lack of ultimate authority stems from another King Charles – King Charles I – who reigned over Great Britain and Ireland from 1625 until 1649, when his people ordered his head to be cut off. Their monarch had attempted to rule without their consent. This first Charles to reign over Britain had even fought a civil war against Parliament, and he was duly rewarded for his defiance of the popular will. The King was put on trial for treason, and he was ceremonially beheaded in front of awed crowds on January 30, 1649.

    Robert Lacey writes for The National, Dubai. Read the full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/weekend/2023/05/05/king-charles-iii-coronation/

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  • A King in a Hurry – Charles III Rushes to Make His Mark

    April 24, 2023

    After waiting nearly 74 years to become king, Charles has used his first six months on the throne to meet faith leaders across the country, reshuffle royal residences, stage his first overseas state visit and hold a sleepover at Windsor Castle

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  • If only Meghan had continued her film and TV acting career….

    April 18, 2023

    Robert Lacey talks to Stig and Aasma on Times Radio about the April 18 anniversary of the 1956 marriage of Hollywood star Grace Kelly to Prince Rainier of Monaco.

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  • Harry yes, Meghan no: coronation plan fuels more speculation about royal rift

    April 14, 2023

    Is the Duchess of Sussex staying home because of Archie’s birthday? Some say it points to a failure in negotiations.

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  • What King Charles did in Berlin that his mother never did

    March 31, 2023

    Robert Lacey reveals how Britain’s new monarch broke fresh ground in Germany — and where in the world he’ll be heading next.

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  • Harry and Meghan? 
    John and Yoko?
    Spot the difference! 

    December 4, 2022

    They were once, with William and Kate, dubbed the Fab Four. And now it seems the Sussexes have been inspired by one of the original stars to claim that nickname.

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  • The Crown does NOT tell lies

    November 9, 2022

    Patrick Jephson, former private secretary to HRH Princess Diana, was on high alert for falsehoods in The Crown, but couldn’t find any – article from The Telegraph.

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  • The Crown: Never a truer word was said of the royal family

    November 5, 2022

    Robert Lacey writes for The Times ahead of the new season of The Crown which launches next week.

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  • Yet another new Prime Minister? ’Dear! Oh, dear!’

    October 21, 2022

    So, what should King Charles III do about it? ’As little as possible,’ says Robert Lacey, talking to David Parsley of iNews.

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  • Encounters with Elizabeth What was it like to meet the Queen?

    May 31, 2022

    Robert Lacey salutes Her Majesty on BBC Radio 4 on June 4 in a Platinum Jubilee tribute produced by Simon Elmes.

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Robert Lacey

Robert Lacey

British historian and writer

Robert Lacey is a British historian noted for his original research, which gets him close to – and often living alongside – his subjects. He is the author of numerous international bestsellers. lege felicter - may you read happily

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As the Platinum Jubilee begins with news of Camill As the Platinum Jubilee begins with news of Camilla’s elevated status, the Queen, Charles and William are making the big decisions as a trio. 

Robert Lacey writes in @thetimes. Article also on Robert’s website: Robertlacey.com

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Robert lacey writes for the BBC as The Queen celeb Robert lacey writes for the BBC as The Queen celebrates her #platinumjubilee 

Full article on the BBC website: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60201088
As we approach the 70th anniversary of The Queen’s accession on February 6th, Robert Lacey selects his top pick of books about the Royal Family and The Queen. 

shepherd.com/best-books/about-the-queen

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Battle of Brothers: William, Harry and the Inside Battle of Brothers: William, Harry and the Inside Story of a Family in Tumult

First published in hardback: 15 October 2020

What drove Prince William and Prince Harry from the closest of brothers into very different, now distanced men? How has the painful, public unravelling of Prince Charles and Diana’s marriage reverberated through generations? What parts have Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle played in helping their husbands to choose divergent paths? And how does the Queen feel, marshalling her feuding heirs and looking ahead to the future of the British monarchy?

Moving and unvarnished, this is the most intimate insight yet of division in the royal family.

#battleofbrothers #royalfamily #harryandmeghan #williamandkate #britishmonarchy #robertlacey #christmasreads
Little Man - Meyer Lansky and the gangster life by Little Man - Meyer Lansky and the gangster life by Robert Lacey in 1991

Little Man is a book about organised crime unlike any other yet written. If, in the mythology of organised crime, Al Capone symbolised the crude menace of the machine gun and the baseball bat, Meyer Lansky stood for the brains, the sophistication, the hot money, the sheer cleverness of it all. This brilliant biography and social history separates the strands of fact and legend in Meyer Lansky’s – the Godfather of Godfathers – career, revealing a truth about the gangster life in America that is far more fascinating and dramatic than fiction.

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Extracts from Robert Lacey's book "Battle of Broth Extracts from Robert Lacey's book "Battle of Brothers: William, Harry and the Inside Story of a Family in Tumult" are being featured in The Times this week. 

In Today's article Robert Lacey said allegations against the Duchess of Sussex led to a bitter row between brothers who were once inseparable.

You can read the full article from the link in the bio.

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Speaking earlier, Robert Lacey said: “Prince Ph Speaking earlier, Robert Lacey said:

“Prince Philip has been such an integral part of our life. Playing such a key role in the life of the nation.

It was no accident that we decided to feature Prince Philip very strongly in the Crown episode about the moon landing – capturing his interests in science and how he came to understand that science can only take you so far. He went on to develop a strong personal religious faith.

He also helped in bringing the monarchy into touch with everyday life in a fresh way. So many of The Queen’s fresh ideas and fresh initiatives came from this remarkable man.

Prince Philip will be remembered for his sardonic smile, hands behind the back, often unfailingly 2 steps behind Her Majesty. Always there in the most supporting sense.”

Photograph from 1972 in Robert Lacey's book Majesty. “Queen Elizabeth was always front, but Prince Philip was always center.”
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