Valentine Low
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Courtiers: Intrigue, Ambition, and the Power Players Behind the House of Windsor (2022) 109 eksemplarer
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Kaianna.Isaure | 4 andre anmeldelser | Jul 11, 2023 | In the never ending onslaught of books on British royalty this one tries to take a different slant focusing on the seemingly hundreds of advisors and aides to the royal family going back to Queen Victoria up to the present. It appears that Queen Elizabeth was still alive when the book was written. Of course, most of the book focuses on the juicy recent turmoil of the last thirty years. Things kind of line up tradition versus change in the modern world to keep the monarchy relevant. Andew and Meghan get thrown under the bus mostly deserved. For royaly junkies.… (mere)
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muddyboy | 4 andre anmeldelser | Jan 28, 2023 | Courtiers by Valentine Low
Once ensconced in ceremony, they now sit in plain sight, slate gray suits behind the colours of the ruling family. I am, of course, referring to the courtiers: private secretaries, the teams who deal with press relations, and all of the rarely-acknowledged people guiding the throne from behind the scenes.
Valentine Low, a journalist known for his work both at The Times and on television as a royal commentator, dives deep into the history of courtiers and their respective relations with the British monarchy. It is a fascinating look at the time-honoured traditions still in play, and the true influence of those who write the speeches as opposed to those who deliver them. Low investigates how each courtier made their way into the court, and goes over their career highlights and scandals in equal measure. He also offers an intimate peek into recent royal dramas, and offers a (mostly) factual take, sprinkled with his own opinions.
For those unfamiliar with English history, you may miss a lot of references to dramas both old and new. This is a book for those who have a deep appreciation for history, and an interest both in government and the royal family.
Something to note: this book was written before the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Hence, it does not comment on the events of the last few months, but includes events up to the middle of 2022.… (mere)
Once ensconced in ceremony, they now sit in plain sight, slate gray suits behind the colours of the ruling family. I am, of course, referring to the courtiers: private secretaries, the teams who deal with press relations, and all of the rarely-acknowledged people guiding the throne from behind the scenes.
Valentine Low, a journalist known for his work both at The Times and on television as a royal commentator, dives deep into the history of courtiers and their respective relations with the British monarchy. It is a fascinating look at the time-honoured traditions still in play, and the true influence of those who write the speeches as opposed to those who deliver them. Low investigates how each courtier made their way into the court, and goes over their career highlights and scandals in equal measure. He also offers an intimate peek into recent royal dramas, and offers a (mostly) factual take, sprinkled with his own opinions.
For those unfamiliar with English history, you may miss a lot of references to dramas both old and new. This is a book for those who have a deep appreciation for history, and an interest both in government and the royal family.
Something to note: this book was written before the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Hence, it does not comment on the events of the last few months, but includes events up to the middle of 2022.… (mere)
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LiteraryLeftovers | 4 andre anmeldelser | Jan 13, 2023 | This book is more than current gossip about the Royal Family even though it's got some pretty interesting gossip. It's a history lesson about the people who really run the show - the Courtiers. They are the trusted advisors who work to ensure that the Royal family survives - both publically and privately. They are hidden from the view of the world but have strong input into how the members of the family will be viewed by the public. It covers over 70 years of the monarchy from the Wallis Simpson affair to Prince Andrew's relationship with a known pedophile and the recent issues with Harry and Megan and Brexit. It's up to date so also talks a bit about the death of the queen and King Charles.
Parts of the book are deadly boring and there is a lot of information from 'unnamed sources' but I still found a lot of the book very interesting. Most of the people behind the scenes appear to be old white guys who want to keep the monarchy like it's been forever. No wonder Megan had trouble fitting in - she didn't fit their views of what a princess should act like.
If you are a real follower of the Royal Family, this may be a fun book to skim through but there are no great revelations or juicy gossip. I did enjoy reading about the trials and tribulations of Will and Harry and their wives - to me that was the best part of the book.… (mere)
Parts of the book are deadly boring and there is a lot of information from 'unnamed sources' but I still found a lot of the book very interesting. Most of the people behind the scenes appear to be old white guys who want to keep the monarchy like it's been forever. No wonder Megan had trouble fitting in - she didn't fit their views of what a princess should act like.
If you are a real follower of the Royal Family, this may be a fun book to skim through but there are no great revelations or juicy gossip. I did enjoy reading about the trials and tribulations of Will and Harry and their wives - to me that was the best part of the book.… (mere)
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susan0316 | 4 andre anmeldelser | Dec 26, 2022 | Lister
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“The sugar comforting is at the end of the tenure how the Royal Households treat their courtiers and the benefits that are given to them at the end of their time. I like to think that the courtiers have to be skilled psychologists to think how to deal with people and relationships. Adapt without complaining. Love their job without minding the pay. And always being willing to listen, to counsel, and to help their principals along to greatness or somewhere between great and tolerated.”… (mere)