Short description
The first substantial, authoritative biography of Charles and Camilla and their relationship.
This is the definitive account of one of the most extraordinary stories of our time. Gyles Brandreth, acclaimed biographer of the Queen and Prince Philip, presents a unique portrait of their son, Charles, Prince of Wales, and of the one "non-negotiable" love of his life, Camilla Shand, now Duchess of Cornwall.
What are Charles and Camilla really like? What is their heritage? What has made them the way they are? This is both a revealing portrait of two unusual individuals and a family saga like no other, told with unrivaled authority and insight -- and humour -- by a bestselling writer who has met all the key characters in the drama: Charles, Camilla, Diana, their children, their families and their friends.
Long description
This is a story of the most well documented, most commented on love affair of our times. Yet the personalities behind the facade remain elusive and the nature of their relationship is an enigma. This is the first major biography of Charles and Camilla - two people who have battled against the curious lot that fate has thrown their way. Gyles Brandreth returns to the same ground as his last book, the bestselling "Philip and Elizabeth; Portrait of a Marriage". This again will be a unique royal biography, as the author has met all the principal players, and has had privileged access to the royal family. This will be a powerful and revealing portrait of a remarkable relationship, told with authority and insight and illustrated with photographs from the royal collection.
Review
Praise for Philip and Elizabeth :
The writer who got closest to the human truth about our long-serving senior royals.
- The Times
BOOK OF THE YEAR ... Riveting, gossipy and touching.
- Mail on Sunday
Could this be the best book ever written about the Royal Family? ... A masterpiece.
- Sunday Express