The Duke: 100 Chapters in the Life of Prince Philip

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The Duke: 100 Chapters in the Life of Prince Philip Lloyd, Ian Summary The Archbishop of Canterbury called him 'bloody rude', courtiers feared he was 'a foreign interloper out for the goodies', daughter-in-law Sarah Ferguson found him 'very frightening' and the QueenMother labelled him 'the Hun'. The Archbishop of Canterbury called him 'bloody rude', courtiers feared he was 'a foreign interloper out for the goodies', daughter-in-law Sarah Ferguson found him 'very frightening' and the QueenMother labelled him 'the Hun'. Journalists have continually portrayed him as a gaffe-proneserial philanderer, with European outlets going way off-piste and claiming hehas fathered 24 illegitimate children. Prince Philip says 'the impression the public has got isunfair', though there is noself-serving autobiography and his interviews with broadcasters or writers aredone grudgingly. The Dukesets out to explore the man behind thevarious myths, drawing on interviews with relations, friends and courtiers and the Duke'sown words. It brings to life some rare aspects of his character, from a love ofpoetry and religion to his fondness for Duke Ellington and his fascination withUFOs. It also explains why for over seven decades he has been theQueen's 'strength and stay' - and why he is regarded by many as a nationaltreasure. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 320 pages · Hardcover By Lloyd, Ian Details ISBN: 9780750996082 Author: Lloyd, Ian Format: Hardcover Pages: 320 Language: English Publication date: 18 February 2021 Condition: New About the authors Lloyd, Ian and Ian Lloyd More about this book Show more