by Michael Hill (Author)
Everyone makes remarks but many of them sink without a trace. Minor celebrities find their remarks slightly longer-lasting, in newspapers and magazines, while the truly famous have their remarks retained, for better or for worse, in books and on film. Providentially, the remarks of kings and queens tell us not only something about themselves but also the age in which they lived. What may have appeared controversial at the time can often now be seen as more reasonable in the jigsaw of history. The intriguing and often entertaining remarks in this book should be read with that in mind. 'I declare this thing open - whatever it is.' [Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh]
Format: Paperback
Pages: 208
Publisher: Robson
Published: 16 Sep 2003
ISBN 10: 1861056273
ISBN 13: 9781861056276
Book Overview: Throughout the ages the Royals have made many insightful, controversial and entertaining remarks, often reflecting the state of the nation. This text collects together wise and patriotic, insulting and humorous remarks made by the Kings and Queens of England.