Not In Front of the Corgis: Secrets of Life Behind the Royal Curtains

by Brian Hoey

Overview

What is the world's most famous family really like when it is out of the public gaze? This is the inside story of the royal family through the eyes of those who know them best; a sneak peek behind the curtains to reveal what they really get up to in their spare time.

A unique and fascinating collection of all the secrets you ever wanted to know about the royal family.

Brian Hoey has written over twenty-five books, many of them about the British royal family.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781849544115
Publisher:	Biteback Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	06/04/2013
Pages:	228
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Brian Hoey: Brian Hoey has been a writer and broadcaster for over
40 years, covering countless Royal events, including the
wedding of Charles and Diana in 1981 and Princess Diana’s
funeral in 1997. He has written over 25 books, many of
them about the British Royal Family given his extensive
access. They have all been serialized in leading international
newspapers.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements ix

Prologue 1

1 The House 13

2 The Best of Friends 31

3 Who Loves Ya? 45

4 The Royal Household 87

5 Why Work for Royalty? 105

6 The Decision Makers 123

7 Valets - or Gentlemen's Gentlemen 155

8 Guarding Royalty 163

9 Royal Bits and Bobs 173

10 Pay Cheques 185

11 The Queens and Prince Charles's Money 195

12 The Duchy of Cornwall 201

Epilogue 207

Select Bibliography 214