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Guarding Diana by Ken Wharfe Book Review

Sunday, 5 January 2020, 0:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Diana, Princess of Wales was an icon during her life and now in her afterlife as well. Ken Wharfe was her Personal Protection Officer from 1988 until 1993 and he continued to work for the Royal family until 2002. Guarding Diana follows Diana on her many trips abroad, including her private holidays. Ken Wharfe tells [read more]

Elizabeth Widville, Lady Grey: Edward IV’s Chief Mistress and the ‘Pink Queen’ by John Ashdown-Hill Book Review

Friday, 6 December 2019, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 2

Elizabeth Woodville (or Widville, as used by the author of this book) was Queen of England as the wife of King King Edward IV of England during turbulent times. As a slightly older widow with two sons already and a Lancastrian background, she was seen as an unsuitable match for the Yorkist King. Nevertheless, they [read more]

Victoria & Albert: Our Lives in Watercolour Book Review

Sunday, 1 December 2019, 0:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert were enthusiastic patrons of watercolour painting. They were also avid practitioners. They eventually had a collection of thousands of paintings, including many that illustrated scenes from their own life. The Victoria & Albert: Our Lives in Watercolour book accompanies a travelling exhibition, which I have not had the [read more]

Book News December 2019

Saturday, 23 November 2019, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The Faith of Queen Elizabeth Hardcover – 31 October 2019 (UK) & 3 December 2019 (US) Discover the inspiring spiritual legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history. Sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of this notoriously private monarch, The Faith of Queen Elizabeth features intimate stories and inspiring reflections [read more]

Katherine Howard: Henry VIII’s Slandered Queen by Conor Byrne Book Review

Saturday, 16 November 2019, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Katherine Howard was still in her teens when she became the fifth wife of King Henry VIII. After the death of Jane Seymour, Henry remarried to Anne of Cleves on 6 January 1540 and Catherine was chosen to serve in the new Queen’s household. She was probably around 15 years then. She probably travelled to [read more]

Book News November 2019

Saturday, 19 October 2019, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The Prince & I: My Life with Prince Bira of Siam Paperback – 12 November 2019 (US) & 7 October 2019 (UK) The Prince & I is the story of the passionate love of Bira, Prince of Siam, grandson of King Mongkut of The King & I fame, and the young Englishwoman who would become his [read more]