“Never again”—that phrase became Queen Elizabeth II’s mantra after Diana’s death. The princess’s incredible popularity became a problem for the British monarchy, because her bright personality eclipsed other members of the royal family—so much so that the very existence of the monarchy in the UK was called into question.
It wasn’t supposed to happen again. The former editor-in-chief of Tatler, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker, author of the bestseller “Diana,” in her new book tells how the British monarchy is trying to survive in the 21st century.
Working on it, Tina Brown spoke with 120 respondents who personally know members of the royal family and court insiders. Her characters—Camilla, Charles, Philip, Margaret, Andrew, and the new generation—William, Harry, Kate, Meghan with their families; prime ministers and courtiers; kings of PR and humble hangers-on; lovers and rivals.
Her plot is made of intrigue behind palace walls, battles for influence in the quiet of offices, scandals on tabloid pages, shocking revelations, and unique details that help you understand the true face of the British monarchy.