A Brief History of the House of Windsor: The Making of a Modern Monarchy (Brief Histories)

Unravels the tangled relationship between crown and state in Great Britain, examining how a monarchy can work in a democracy, the political powers of a British monarch and the nature of the royal prerogative, the case for republicanism, and the future of the monarchy. Britain and Its Monarchy by Tom Nairn. A "powerful, analytical, and bitterly funny book" look at Britain's fixation on the Crown and its constitutional framework. The Nature of the Crown: Essays about the monarchy and constitutional law in Great Britain.

The Executive in the Constitution: Monarchy and the End of Empire: Argues that the monarchy's relationship with the Commonwealth, initially a means of strengthening imperial ties, became an impediment to British foreign policy. Am exploration of the British Commonwealth and its impact on the process of Britain adjusting to a world without Empire.

George V by Kenneth Rose. Biography of the British king, who lived This book, winner of the Whitbread Prize, draws on letters and diaries of the royal family, intimates, and social observers of the time. The author of this biography suggests that George V's troubled relationship with his parents caused him to suffer extreme separation anxiety. His time in the Navy, sexual development, and years on the throne are also scrutinized. The Unexpected King by David Cannadine. For a man with conventional tastes and views, George V had a revolutionary impact, inventing the modern monarchy, with its emphasis on family values and duty.

Queen Mary by James Pope-Hennessy. Tells the story of her impoverished childhood, her very significant reign, and her old age as the much-admired Queen Dowager. Biography of Princess May of Teck. Born into a family of impoverished nobility, she became queen, mother of two kings, and a symbol of British majesty. A Novel by Karen Harper. In April of , a young nanny arrives at Sandringham to care for the children of future king George V as their parents never could. The Lost Prince by Stephen Poliakoff. Screenplay of a British TV movie about Prince John, the epileptic son of King George V, who was shut away at age 12 to save the royal family from embarrassment.

Includes a page factual introduction. The movie is available on DVD. This is a biography of his wife, who is said to have been coldly treated by the royal family. Sometimes available from Amazon. The Serpent and the Moon: About French king Henry II. Crowned in a Far Country: The stories behind the dynastic and political marriages of 18th and 19th century European princesses.

Cupid and the King by Princess Michael of Kent. Looks at the lives of five royal mistresses: She becomes her husband's regent and the saviour of France. Book one of the Anjou trilogy. Mistress of Beauty by Princess Michael of Kent. This is the second book of the princess's Anjou trilogy. A Novel by Princess Michael of Kent. The final book of the Anjou trilogy is about merchant Jacques Coeur, who becomes trusted confidante of the Anjou royal family, particularly Yolande, Queen of the Four Kingdoms, and royal mistress Agnes Sorel.

The Official Biography by Philip Ziegler. My Life as a Mountbatten by Pamela Hicks. The author, daughter of Lord Mountbatten, grew up in England and India, was a bridesmaid in Princess Elizabeth's wedding to Prince Philip, and was a lady-in-waiting at the princess's side when she learned her father had died and she was queen. Princess Andrew of Greece by Hugo Vickers. Born deaf, Princess Alice led a dramatic, often tragic life, and ended her days as a nun.

The Royals by Kitty Kelley. An unflattering but very interesting look at the current royal family. In moving portraits of the monarchs and their advisers, the authors examine the tasks of recent crowned heads and the virtues that enabled them to act for the common good. The Quest for Albion: This lavishly illustrated book presents the most beautiful and historically interesting fans in the Royal Collection, along with the stories of their creation and biographical information on their owners.

A definitive guide to the British royal family's Faberge collection. Explains in detail the formation of the collection and the tastes of the principal royal collectors. The Inside Story by Brian Hoey. Explores the relationship between royalty and tourism past, present and future. Not a travel guide. The author, who was Princess Diana's personal chef, shares recipes he served the royals.

The book includes personal notes, photos, and memorabilia.

Recipes accompanied by tips on presentation and entertaining from Deputy Master of the Royal Household Edward Griffiths. Includes illustrations and explanations of the tableware, floral arrangements, and other decorative items that adorn the royal table throughout the year.

Tea Fit for a Queen: Stories and anecdotes about British royals and their connection to the tradition of afternoon tea. Includes more than 40 recipes for everything from delicate finger sandwiches to Victoria sponge cake. Chocolate Fit for a Queen: With more than 35 recipes, this book includes chapters on Chocolate Cakes, Pastries and Tarts, and Drinks and Sauces, as well as anecdotes about royals and their connection to the history of chocolate.

A British royal chef shares recipes for tea-time treats, including sweet and savory pastries, cookies, and show-stopping cakes. Someday My Prince Will Come: The author spent her childhood writing love-letters to Princess Anne's son, Peter Phillips. Years later she moved to London, but life there wasn't the Hugh Grant movie she hoped it would be. Pets by Royal Appointment: Cats, dogs, horses, even parrots have acted as faithful companions to the British royal family for generations.

This book offers details and anecdotes about favorite royal pets past and present. Literature and the Monarchy by Ewa Panecka. The traditional and modern concept of the office of Poet Laureate of England. Freddy and Fredericka by Mark Helprin.

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Blood Royal by Harold Robbins. Novel about a fictional modern Princess of Wales who shoots and kills her husband. The Heir and the Spare by Emily Albright. A young woman falls for a boy who turns out to be second in line to the British throne. The Royal Factor by David Eckhoff.

A Brief History of the House of Windsor - The Making of a Modern Monarchy (Paperback)

The Prime Minister replaces Britain's royal family with winners of a rigged reality show. Available for Kindle only. The Royal Family at Work. The two-DVD set includes 30 minutes of previously unseen footage. TV series produced for the BBC. For the first time ever, cameras go behind the scenes at Windsor Castle for a glimpse at life above and below stairs.

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Meet the Queen's housekeeper, grooms, fendersmiths, and military knights. In countries with proportional representation, the monarch has to work harder, persuading people to put aside their differences in order to find a prime minister. This distinction between head of the nation and head of state is enshrined on the Royal Household website. But where does it originate from?

Constitutional monarchy is a consensual business, and the only thing that could put the Windsors out of business is losing their common touch. The Windsors have also never made the mistake of being too chic. What George IV did give us was the most spectacular coronation of all time and the second-best-known skyline of Britain after the Houses of Parliament: Windsor Castle, ranged along its rugged hilltop.

Something of his spirit survives in the Ruritanian splendour of guards and coaches and crowds on state occasions. This pageantry is essential to the brand of Britain abroad, and the Windsors turn it on, as if from a tap, whenever the cameras are rolling. In the words of Roy Hattersley: And yet the most successful members of the House of Windsor show personal frugality.

The dynasty has even been lucky in the self-restraint of its consorts. While parsimoniousness hardly comes to mind in connection with the jewel-loving Queen Mary spouse of George V and the horse-loving Queen Elizabeth spouse of George VI , they shared a certain stoicism. One early indication that the future Edward VIII was going to go off the rails was his interest in sartorial matters.

In our collection at Historic Royal Palaces, we have his self-designed safari suit intended to be worn on holiday in Africa. It has adjustable sleeves and legs: In doing this, he condemned his successors to a lifetime of opening hospitals and eating dinners for charity. But his actions, motivated by a fear of socialism, made the monarchy a much more taxing target for the Left.

They seem self-absorbed, even selfish, by comparison with the founder of the House of Windsor.

The House of Windsor's secret of success

How have the Windsors educated their offspring? Edward VII had suffered from failing to live up to the intellectual ambitions of his father, Prince Albert. So, instead of hothousing his own sons with tutors, he sent them off to the bracing atmosphere of the Navy. When he became king, George V was heard to say that he regretted the fact that he knew nothing except how to sail a ship.

He may not have learnt much French — or experienced much openly expressed parental affection in early life — but it made him a tough, if taciturn man. So he too sent his sons to sea. The other huge advantage that the Windsors currently seem to possess is health and long life. Historically speaking, after the danger of dying in battle, childbirth and dangerously addictive behaviour are the biggest risks to royal well-being Edward VII, George V and George VI were all killed by tobacco.

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But the longevity of figures such as Queen Elizabeth and the present Queen is a boon to a dynasty. The stability provided through a lengthy reign comes to outweigh the individual actions of a king or queen. We see that in all three monarchs to reach the 60th year of their reign: Any earlier unpopularity is forgotten in the celebration of simply having survived. But the crisis was resolved when the Royal family closed ranks, and his brother stepped forward to wear the crown. Through it, he was able to identify a role for himself in supporting his wife.