I Know I Am Rude But It Is Fun by Nigel Cawthorne - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details:
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781783340125
Publisher: Gibson Square Books Ltd

Overview:
At twenty-one, the future Prince Philip confessed to a relative that he was "rude and unmannerly" - and spent his life proving the point with panache. Nigel Cawthorne's affectionate compendium gathers the Duke of Edinburgh's sharpest one-liners, most infamous gaffes, and warmest teasing of the Queen herself. Funny, candid and surprisingly touching, this brand-new paperback suits royal watchers, history lovers and anyone who enjoys biography with a generous side of mischief.

About the Book:
Nigel Cawthorne turns his attention to a man who rarely needed untangling - Prince Philip said exactly what he thought, whenever he thought it. Drawing on decades of quotes, anecdotes and eyewitness accounts, the book charts Philip's journey from a naval officer marrying into the world's most scrutinised family, to the plain-speaking consort famous for his gaffes as much as his decades of service. Readers will find well-known clangers sitting alongside lesser-known stories of his private teasing of the Queen, his impatience with pomposity, and his fondness for puncturing self-important officials. Cawthorne resists simply cataloguing controversy; instead he frames each episode within the context of a man who found royal duty faintly absurd and said so, repeatedly, for the best part of a century. The result is a portrait that is as much about the institution of monarchy as it is about the individual. Threaded through the humour are genuine moments of warmth: Philip's devotion to Elizabeth and his own bemused acceptance of a role he never sought. Told with pace and wit, this is royal biography at its most entertaining - never stuffy, and always ready with the next quotable line.

Key Benefits:

• A treasure trove of Prince Philip's funniest, boldest and most memorable quotes and gaffes.
• Written by prolific royal biographer Nigel Cawthorne, known for accessible, well-researched non-fiction.
• Offers genuine insight into royal life, protocol and the pressures of public duty.
• A light, entertaining read - ideal for dipping in and out of, or reading cover to cover.
• Makes a memorable gift for royal enthusiasts, history buffs and anyone who loves a good laugh.
• Supplied brand new in paperback format, ready to enjoy or gift straight away.

About the Author:
Nigel Cawthorne is a British writer and journalist who began his career at the Financial Times before becoming a prolific author of popular history and biography, with dozens of titles covering royalty, military history and true crime. He is a regular commentator on royal affairs for outlets including Sky, ITV and BBC radio, known for combining thorough research with an engaging, conversational style. His books on the Royal Family have won praise for being both informative and genuinely funny.

Why You'll Love This Book:
Sharp, funny and surprisingly affectionate, this collection of Prince Philip's best (and worst) moments is the perfect antidote to stuffy royal biography - a brand-new paperback that's as entertaining to gift as it is to read.

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