Royal Wisdom: The Most Daft, Cheeky, and Brilliant Quotes from Britain's Royal Family
"I've had lots of kids come up and ask for my autograph, I've had a grandmother stop and ask me if I know a good place to buy underwear." --Prince William

"Do you seriously expect me to be the first Prince of Wales in history not to have a mistress?" --Prince Charles

"Being a princess isn't all it's cracked up to be." --Princess Diana

"I really need a gin and tonic." --Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

They may be royalty, but the first family of Great Britain has made more than their share of gaffes, faux pas, and verbal blunders. In this book, the quips that tabloids kill for are finally collected in one volume. Whether they're covering up a scandal or smoothing a political mishap, you'll find all of their royal wit and witticism--both the good and the bad--in this cunning collection.
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Royal Wisdom: The Most Daft, Cheeky, and Brilliant Quotes from Britain's Royal Family
"I've had lots of kids come up and ask for my autograph, I've had a grandmother stop and ask me if I know a good place to buy underwear." --Prince William

"Do you seriously expect me to be the first Prince of Wales in history not to have a mistress?" --Prince Charles

"Being a princess isn't all it's cracked up to be." --Princess Diana

"I really need a gin and tonic." --Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

They may be royalty, but the first family of Great Britain has made more than their share of gaffes, faux pas, and verbal blunders. In this book, the quips that tabloids kill for are finally collected in one volume. Whether they're covering up a scandal or smoothing a political mishap, you'll find all of their royal wit and witticism--both the good and the bad--in this cunning collection.
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Royal Wisdom: The Most Daft, Cheeky, and Brilliant Quotes from Britain's Royal Family

Royal Wisdom: The Most Daft, Cheeky, and Brilliant Quotes from Britain's Royal Family

by Kate Petrella
Royal Wisdom: The Most Daft, Cheeky, and Brilliant Quotes from Britain's Royal Family

Royal Wisdom: The Most Daft, Cheeky, and Brilliant Quotes from Britain's Royal Family

by Kate Petrella

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Overview

"I've had lots of kids come up and ask for my autograph, I've had a grandmother stop and ask me if I know a good place to buy underwear." --Prince William

"Do you seriously expect me to be the first Prince of Wales in history not to have a mistress?" --Prince Charles

"Being a princess isn't all it's cracked up to be." --Princess Diana

"I really need a gin and tonic." --Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

They may be royalty, but the first family of Great Britain has made more than their share of gaffes, faux pas, and verbal blunders. In this book, the quips that tabloids kill for are finally collected in one volume. Whether they're covering up a scandal or smoothing a political mishap, you'll find all of their royal wit and witticism--both the good and the bad--in this cunning collection.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781440527562
Publisher: Adams Media
Publication date: 03/18/2011
Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format: eBook
Pages: 192
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

Kate Petrella has always been fascinated with the Royal Family's ability to carry on tradition, provide a bit of pageantry and romance in a cynical world, and utter some truly hilarious lines throughout history. Before becoming a freelance proofreader and copyeditor, Kate was a teacher, librarian, and co-owner/copyeditor of two city magazines. She lives with her husband and two exuberant English setters in northern Michigan.

Table of Contents

Introduction v

Love and Marriage 1

The Knot Unravels 23

Nearest and Dearest 37

Life as a Royal 57

Public Image and Self-image 69

Military Service 85

Careers and Causes 91

Hitting the Books 99

On the Playing Fields 103

Inside the Palace Walls 111

Paparazzi and the Press 117

Off the Cuff and On the Record 129

Quick Takes 143

Spine and Spirit 161

Can I Rephrase That? 167

Sources 177

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