Kaiser, Könige & Adel

Lei, una ragazza medio borghese carina, brillante e ambiziosa, si innamora di Lui, un giovane principe destinato a diventare re. Così, tra le aule dell'università, inizia la storia d'amore di Kate e William. Sembra l'incipit di una moderna favola d'amore e invece è l'inizio della relazione tra i futuri regnanti della corona inglese. Oggi Catherine è la principessa del Galles e si prepara a diventare regina. Ma la sua ascesa è sempre stata al centro di pettegolezzi e scandali. Prima il complicato rapporto tra lei, William, il principe Harry e Meghan Markle ha nutrito per anni il gossip internazionale e ora la scioccante rivelazione della sua malattia riempie le prime pagine dei giornali di tutto il mondo. Basandosi su fonti ufficiali e ufficiose molto vicine alla principessa e ben inserite nella casata reale, l'autore, in questo libro, cerca di ricostruire chi è davvero Kate Middleton e cosa l'ha resa la donna che è diventata.

From ancient times to modern day, the coronation ceremony has been a defining moment in the lives of monarchs, as well as a significant event in the history of nations. This book takes readers on a journey through some of the most famous coronations throughout history, revealing the fascinating and often mysterious rituals that accompany these grand ceremonies.From the intricate details of the regalia to the ceremonial garments, this book explores the rich symbolism and traditions that make up the coronation ceremony. It delves into the cultural and religious significance of the ceremony, as well as the political power that is imbued in the crowned head.Through vivid descriptions and stunning illustrations, readers will be transported to the world of the royal court, experiencing the pageantry and spectacle of these historic events. Whether it's the coronation of a medieval king or queen, an imperial dynasty, or a modern-day monarch, this book provides a unique insight into the world of royalty and the symbolism that defines the coronation ceremony.

È stata una delle più strazianti immagini del Ventesimo secolo: due ragazzini, due principi, che seguono il feretro della madre sotto gli occhi addolorati e inorriditi del mondo intero. Mentre si celebrava il funerale di Diana, principessa del Galles, miliardi di persone si chiedevano quali pensieri affollassero la mente dei principi, quali emozioni passassero per i loro cuori, e come si sarebbero dipanate le loro vite da quel momento in poi. Finalmente Harry racconta la sua storia. Con la sua cruda e implacabile onestà, "Spare. Il minore" è una pubblicazione epocale. Le sue pagine, dense di analisi e rivelazioni, sono frutto di un profondo esame di sé e della consapevolezza - conquistata a caro prezzo - che l'amore vince sempre sul lutto.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Christopher Andersen comes a vivid and unsparing yet sympathetic portrait of one of the most complex and enigmatic figures of our time: Charles, who has taken his place on the throne after being the oldest and longest-serving heir in British history. <BR><BR>Since the day Charles Philip Arthur George was born, he has been groomed to be King. After more than seventy years of waiting, he finally ascends the throne.<BR> <BR>The King examines the private life of this historically important and controversial figure, set against the grand, thousand-year sweep of the British monarchy. This richly detailed biography covers it all, from his military training to his marriage to Lady Diana, through their separation and her tragic death to his marriage to Camilla Parker Bowles. In the process, it provides a balanced but fully honest look into the life of the new monarch. This book will tell you what the King—a man who has remained something of an enigma, shrouded in speculation and intrigue—is really like.<BR> <BR>The King is the first biography of Charles since he has become monarch and serves as an authoritative chronicle of his life.

The queen of great britain and ireland for 63 years, the mother of nine children and grandmother to 42, queen victoria's life was one of magnificent proportions. Victoria's childhood was difficult and lonely but from the time she took the throne aged just eighteen she blossomed into a powerful woman, both frivolous and formidable.It was a time of the expansion of the empire, as britain (for good, or as it is often considered today, bad) and its armies sought to extend their influence across the planet.Indeed, the victorian period is often regarded as a time of peace, but in fact, there were almost continuous wars during the era. Afghanistan, india, africa, the crimea...Victorian britain was a time of great industrial progress; a time of poverty in the cities but the birth of education. At the time she took the throne one child in five failed to reach their fifth birthday.To queen victoria, the love, attention and protection of a man was all but indispensable. During her long life, there were six men with whom her emotions were romantically involved: her first prime minister, the urbane lord melbourne; her husband, the idealistic prince albert; her fellow sovereign, the fascinating napoleon iii; her ghillie, the rough-hewn john brown; another prime minister, the silver-tongued disraeli; and her indian servant, the exotic munshi.

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THE NO 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER<BR><BR>A personal account of the life and character of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, from the writer who knew her family best<BR><BR>'Compelling . . . Fascinating' DAILY MAIL<BR>'The writer who got closest to the human truth about our long-serving senior royals' THE TIMES<BR>'The book overflows with nuggets of insider knowledge' TELEGRAPH<BR>Paints a unique picture of the remarkable woman who reigned for seven decades. Fascinating insights' HELLO!<BR>__________<BR><BR>Gyles Brandreth first met the Queen in 1968, when he was twenty.<BR><BR>Over the next fifty years he met her many times, both at public and at private events. Through his friendship with the Duke of Edinburgh, he was given privileged access to Elizabeth II.<BR><BR>He kept a record of all those encounters, and his conversations with the Queen over the years, his meetings with her family and friends, and his observations of her at close quarters are what make this very personal account of her extraordinary life uniquely fascinating.<BR><BR>From her childhood in the 1920s to the era of Harry and Meghan in the 2020s, from her war years at Windsor Castle to her death at Balmoral, this is both a record of a tumultuous century of royal history and a truly intimate portrait of a remarkable woman.<BR>__________<BR><BR>Praise for Gyles Brandreth's bestselling royal writing:<BR><BR>'Beautifully written book. I have read many other books about Philip but this is the best' DAILY EXPRESS<BR><BR>'Brilliant, totally inspiring . . . It's a joy to read a book that comes from a perspective of fondness' KIRSTIE ALLSOPP, THE TIMES<BR><BR>'As a sparkling celebration of Prince Philip, the book will be hard to beat' TELEGRAPH<BR><BR>'So readable and refreshing even after the millions of words that have been written about Prince Philip in the past couple of weeks' THE TIMES<BR><BR> 'Brilliant . . . There is so much in this book you won't find anywhere else' LORRAINE

Prince Henry of Wales, also known as Prince Harry, is the second son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Princess Diana. After enduring the death of his mother in 1997, he occasionally acted out and found himself in the tabloids for embarrassing events. Prince Harry embarked on a decade-long stint in the military in 2005, seeing active service time in Afghanistan, and is involved in numerous charitable causes. Meghan Markle pursued a career as a screen actress, appearing in a number of TV series before landing the role of Rachel Zane on the USA Network show Suits. Markle, who also ran the lifestyle blog The Tig from 2014 to 2017, became the subject of international headlines in 2016 upon the revelation of her romance with Prince Harry of Great Britain. After announcing their engagement in late 2017, the two married on May 19, 2018, and welcomed son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor the following May. In January 2020, the couple revealed plans to step back from their senior roles in the royal family.This is the descriptive, concise biography of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle.

The original blockbuster narrative provides the first behind-the-scenes, authoritative account of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s marriage, by the New York Times bestselling author of Diana in Private.<BR> <BR>**A Wall Street Journal bestseller**<BR><BR>The fall from popular grace of Prince Harry, the previously adulated brother of the heir to the British throne, as a consequence of his marriage to the beautiful and dynamic Hollywood actress and "Suits star" Meghan Markle, makes for fascinating reading in this groundbreaking book from Lady Colin Campbell, who is the New York Times bestselling biographer of books on Princess Diana, the Queen Mother, and Queen Elizabeth’s marriage.<BR> <BR>With a unique breadth of insight, Lady Colin Campbell goes behind the scenes, speaking to friends, relations, courtiers, and colleagues on both sides of the Atlantic to reveal the most unexpected royal story since King Edward VIII's abdication. She highlights the dilemmas involved and the issues that lurk beneath the surface, revealing why the couple decided to step down as senior royals. She analyses the implications of the actions of a young and ambitious Duke and Duchess of Sussex, in love with each other and with the empowering lure of fame and fortune, and leads the reader through the maze of contradictions Meghan and Harry have created—while also evoking the Californian culture that has influenced the couple's conduct.<BR> <BR>Meghan and Harry: The Real Story exposes how the royal couple tried and failed to change the royal system—by adapting it to their own needs and ambitions—and, upon failing, how they decided to create a new system—and life—for themselves.