I’m really shocked at how bad Charles’ schooldays were - that wasn’t bullying, it was torture. My uncle was in the Royal Navy, and served on a warship with Prince Charles. I remember him saying that Charles worked exactly the same as everyone else, no special treatment, and was just a decent bloke.
My Dad was ground crew when Prince Charles was training as a fighter jet pilot. He said Charles was a skilled pilot and treated the ground crew better than most of the other pilots and was, like you said, a decent bloke.
Thank goodness. Imagine if it is vice versa ....we would end up with a scandalous spoilt king! Of course many people disliked young Charles, but honestly -- how many of us can claim that we were angels at that age? Especially growing up in such a privilege environment? Similar to P. Edward (who had learned from his mistake and had grown to be a dedicated working royal), King Charles too has grown to become a kind, sensitive and dedicated king. God bless him!
Hi Shauna - thank you so much for your take on this book - I’ve always felt sorry for Charles - I believe he did try to do his best & what was expected of him - I think he really only came into his own once he married Camilla & then became King. He seems like someone who has done it tough & although I’m not a full on monarchist I hope he has a long, happy, healthy reign - he definitely deserves it.
Couldn't agree more 🎯 He did his best with William and Harry's education too ... ONLY that he has been MANIPULATED a lot by The Late Lady Diana's antics during and after their separation ... So happy that Catherine helps William and Charles to embrace their father and son relationship and closer after the birth of their children ... As Arthur Edwards stated, he never liked going on a tour with young William because he is a hot temper but Catherine and the Middleton really changed him to be a better son, husband and father...
@@heathergrainger4718 Definitely - those years must have been hell for him - how anyone would put a sensitive child or any child through that is unthinkable - thank goodness he had his grandmother to comfort him.
Thank you. I have a family member who has spent some time with both brothers. He found Charles to be friendly and someone who didn't pull the 'call me Sir' card when away from the pomp and ceremony. However, he found Andrew pompous and extremely rude. I'm also surprised by the ending of the book.
I think it’s very unfair that Gislaine and Andrew are the only 2 people who have had to pay for the Epstein saga! What happened to all the other men named in that case? It’s an example of scapegoating on a massive scale!
Poor Charles. Life has never been easy for him and to end up marrying Diana who was not easy to live with must have been torture. Thank God for Camila.
Surely the stark difference between them is that Charles worked so hard to earn millions for outstanding charities! He has raised enormous sums for disadvantaged youth and for so many other worthwhile enterprises. Just this week we have seen the result of the food project he began for the Coronation. He works tirelessly for so many others. If Andrew does, then I've been misinformed!
Yes. Charles was never going to be quite 'normal', with the upbringing and life he has led, so his many quirks are at least understandable, but no-one has ever accused him of being lazy, and his business initiatives and charitable works are both numerous and highly successful. Andrew, by contrast, has never initiated any business or charitable enterprises of his own, and now that he has had all his military and private patronages revoked it is hard to know what he fills his time with, other than golf and riding.
I am not an Andrew fan by any means, but he did go up a notch in my estimation when I saw a doco about the Windsor Castle fire, and Andrew was one of the first on site and worked tirelessly with the emergency services to get as many of the priceless contents out of harms way.
He adored his grandmother . When he was just three his mother and father went on their first royal commonwealth tour ,they were away from home for 6 months,when he met his mum at the train station he didn’t recognise her. Charles was 12 yrs old ,Anne 10 when Andrew was born, the Queen was well established in her role and 34, she had the chance to this time stay home,dont forget Andrew was followed by Edward 4 years later too. When the Princess Elizabeth had her first children she didn’t expect to become Queen for Many years her Dad was just 54. That’s life, things beyound her control alter EVERYONES LIFE her most of all.
@@Diamondmine212 she had 3 to 4 yt years before her father died. I get that they had to do tours etc, but those first years of childrens lives are important.
I believe when she was first married she went off with Phillip leaving Chatles and Anne with their grannie and nannies. The other officers wives wondered why.
Where the heck were the housemasters while Charles was being tortured? What an appalling childhood. To his credit, Charles has never seemed to seek revenge on his tormenters by exposing them. I can't say I'd have let them get away with it if I was king!
I agree with you and he had to fight for her for a good portion of his life. He loved her from day one and even that was taken away from him. I’m so glad they are together now!
I think it's truly evil that schoolboys were actually encouraged to inflict pain to torture freshmen as part of hazing. Even a tough boy would find it hard not to crumble, let alone a sensitive, quiet type. Perhaps having endured such treatment & a very strict, harsh father, Charles is bending over backwards to show love to H by taking all the mud slinging without doing anything about it. Totally agree that all the big fish got away & only Ghislaine is in jail & given what had happened to Epstein, she's definitley not naming any names.
Thank you Shauna for another great book review! I also would like to thank You for the great variety you offer on your channel. Thankfully it’s Not all about the ‘twosome’! I love your book readings and reviews and yes I am adding to my book list to order. Your Gossips before bed and of course your Snarky Snippets are totally fun and hit the mark everytime! We learn new insights into the Royals, have fun and laugh along with you, while watching You interact with your guests in such a professional way while still having fun!
As a mental health counselor I have always wondered why Andrew was the Queen’s favorite. You finally answered my question. Shauna you are so right about the bonding. I believe Andrew was born with narcissistic personality disorder. Couple that with his mother’s special attention on him and the world is now seeing the result. Of course, this is just my opinion.
Sounds true to me. Can't quite understand why Andrew was such a favorite of the Queens. I assume she had a biological longing to be a mother at that point. That she set aside so much time to bond with him. He was a good looking child, had personality, verve. With all her good qualities, that part of her I didn't admire.
About the conclusion the author drew at the end, I guess one could say that once in a while or for a short phase in his life Charles displayed one or more of these characteristics. The thing is, he grew out of them and matured into a fine human being. While Andrew was all of those things from the very beginning and unfortunately still is.
Thank you for your book review. I truly feel that King Charles is a really decent man. I wish that he had been sent to a different school as I believe that King Charles is extremely sensitive and that it was totally the wrong school to send him to. Like others have commented thank goodness for Camilla you can tell that he is now totally Contented with his life with Camilla at his side.
Diana was in love with the role, rather than the man . . . very similar to Meghan, in love with "power", but not the power of the strength of the Monarchy, more in love with the idea of money and being adored more than anyone else. Definite narcissistic tendencies with both Andrew and Meghan.
Oh my goodness Shauna. HM the King Charles lll, Anne The Princess Royal and Edward Prince of Edinburgh, have lived a life of service. Andrew for some inexplicable reason thought that he was born to be served. He’s is such an odious , obnoxious character.
I really, really enjoy your book chats. I hope you continue to do them. I never get tired or bored. Your enthusiasm keeps me engaged and interested. I want to thank this community of people who are also interested in the British Royal Family. I read and enjoy all of their insightful comments.
I'm loving these books. Poor King Charles at Gordonstoun. I met him in 2008 when he was Prince of Wales. He was absolutely charming. I daren't even tell you what I said to him whilst holding on to his thick camel overcoat but even his security detail were laughing 😂. What a wonderful lunchtime that was. I will never forget it ❤
@thevintageread GO on then but don't let the other Shaunaettes read it 🤣! I had just got off a flight in Manchester and hurtled along the M62 in the hope of catching him as he was in our village for the reopening of the Rochdale to Manchester canal. I went down into the village at the speed of light and I was absolutely determined to catch him. As he came close, I grabbed him by the upper arm (which you're not supposed to do) and I can't remember my opening chat but I told him to please tell William he had to marry me or I'd be unhappy forever. He laughed so much as did his security and he promised he would pass my message on. I was 58 at the time 😳😂😂. That makes it even worse 🫣😂. Happy now Shaunaettes leader? 🥰 xx
It is amazing that poor Charles turned out as nice, kind and gentle as he is...what a terrible childhood. I knew he missed out on the love and affection of his mother, as she was dumped into her role of Queen so early when her father died, and was busy, busy busy... no internet, she was expected to do a tour of all Commonwealth Countries, personally.... no time for Charles or Anne then. 😢
Gawd Charles would have had PTSD after that stint at boarding school! These days there would be criminal investigations and reparations. Then into the frying pan with Diana! And now Harry who is making his last days miserable. Charles is a survivour if nothing else. I wish him peace 🙏
I agree. He has been with difficult people all his life. Absentee mum, looming Father, spoilt brother, histrionic wife. He took love when he got it. No wonder he got close to Mountbatten. I hope Anne gave him some sisterly love when he needed it. Now he has a good wife, one good son and a wonderful daughter in law, lovely grandkids. I hope that eases his mind from the troubles caused by the other son.
@roxorange6022 The good Lord gave him a decent woman, and I'm happy for him. His happiness is contagious. The chemistry between the King and the Queen is off the chain.
Very interesting. I feel sorry for Charles. He must have wanted his Mum so much and to see that attention given to Andrew must have hurt. Still can't stand Andrew and his appalling wife, they were made for each other.
I always appreciated the way QE the Queen mother supported him, but I felt a bit hostile when I discovered she was the one who pushed his marriage to Diana. He also had to cope with Lord Mountbatten pushing his own granddaughters at him. Anne and the others could choose for themselves.👎🤨😧🇦🇺👋
I also believe Charles would've been a sensitive and more private child, so maybe the Queen, being a practicar personality, found less payoff in tending to him. Children like Andrew know to give their elders what they want and learn to manipulate early on.
What an interesting insight into the makings of the King, & his pompous brother. There’s been a number of books now where the author’s anecdotes have led to me growing to like King Charles! As always, great review Shauna!
There seems to be a whole industry of bashing King Charles. He never gets the credit he deserves. You're right. I'm not interested in reading more bashing of him. Thank you for the warning.
Wonderful book review, Shauna, thank you. I've often wondered if Catherine's project about the importance of the early years of babies/children was influenced in part by Charles' upbringing in his formative years, basicially being abandoned by his parents (so they could enjoy themselves in Malta) - nannies and grandparents do not replace parents.
I'm not sure that it was abandonment, don't forget it was a different era that George VI and his wife were brought up in. Then there is also the point that Charles was in the direct line of succession, would the King have allowed him to leave the country? Possibly not.
It was self absorbed abandonment and no sugar coating it. Charles got the raw end from his parents then sent to that ghastly school to be constantly bullied and humiliated...again ignored. Anne was doted on by Philip but basically ignored by her Mum as well. Andrew was the result of Philip and Elisabeth being estranged as Philip had been sent away on world trip on Britannia and finally came back and was doted on .... much like Harry and let to do as he pleased. Even in that 69 documentary Philip says to Elisabeth 'now can you see who is your favourite? And she denies she has one ' and Philip just laughs. Charles was bullied at school and bullied and ignored at home as well and only became appreciated by his parents after they got older (in their 70s) . He was bloody lucky he had the Queen Mother to dote on him and show his some love and affection as a child
@@jackiejones690 Consider that Phillip had no real home, that he had been educated in various boarding schools in Europe and that he was born in1921, furthermore he had active service in WWII. Then Elizabeth was home schooled and one assumes had no idea of any other type of schooling, her only ‘outside’ contact, at her insistence, were her days in the ATS as a driver and mechanic. Consider the actual period of time, the norms for children of the aristocracy, nobility, royalty and even the ordinary person NOT those of today or even 20 years ago.
@@ruthie7I always felt sorry for Philip. I saw a documentary about his younger years, and when he visited his Mountbatten relatives during school holidays he always signed the visitor book with ‘Philip, of no fixed abode’!🫣😢😳👌🇦🇺👋
I was always very sad and disappointed that it became public knowledge that the queen favoured Andrew as her favourite offspring…every time it was mentioned it must have hurt the others…I cannot imagine that any parent would voice that opinion….we now know that lack of parental attachment/bonding compromises a child’s secure development …given that Charles was pushed away by his mother and disliked by his father I could cry for that little boy…it is amazing that he is a whole person today and I don’t blame him one bit for seeking validation in taking his goods and chattels with him when he goes on visits….thank goodness for Camilla.
19:21 🎉that made me laugh so hard about the scented candle situation. Andrew was probably the only one of HRM Queen Elizabeth Children who reaped the most material benefits from being a Royal.
Every person I have suggested The Vintage Read Show has happily subscribed and we all look forward to all you offer. Boy, Andrew got a lot of love and bonding; poor Charles really had very limited exposure to his parents but he turned out to forge a better relationship with his Mummy in her later years.
Thank you Shauna 😘. I thoroughly enjoy your “Book Chats” 🤗 You have an enviable way of making a banal statement interesting, thought-provoking and enjoyable!!!😁👍. I shall share with my friends ❤️
I wonder why you weren’t fond of the then Prince Charles at least after you read the housekeeper‘s book which is describing how difficult Diana was and how much he tried to cope with that. Even without that he has always been a kind, caring and charming man, sensitive, art loving and passionate to help people and to improve others‘ life (architecture, city planing). He was even very interested in ecology decades before most other people became aware and he held onto that despite the merciless teasing by the media. How can anyone not like him for all of that? PS After hearing just how awful Gordonston was in addition to his childhood neglect by his parents I am actually surprised he turned out as well as he did.
In the future this book will be seen as a very important source for detailing a paradigm shift in the role and presentation of the monarchy and in the upbringing of future monarchs and other members of the royal family - the way Queen Victoria and Prince Albert tried to change the way their children were educated to take their place in society. It is sad that even in 2024 the only “safe” future seems to be through a role in the armed forces. I do hope Prine Louis becomes a world famous jazz drummer😊
I wonder if some of Phillips harshness was because he often felt devalued by his role and especially the nastiness from the queen mother and some of the old school courtiers
My goodness, it's like the stories we hear of the travels of King Henry VIII and Queen Victoria. Well, he was brought up with tradition pounded into him. Poor man.
Hello Shauna, I do love your enthusiasm and style of critical analysis. Thank you very much for reviewing this book because I had intended on buying it. However.....I am almost the same age as our King and, having grown up as a British National in Africa, we were very aware of the awful weight King Charles had on his shoulders growing up and what he was living through at the time. My Grandfather (a salty exarmy type) often used tut and mutter "that poor little b*^^@r doesn't deserve what he has to put up with just because he was born to be King". Not much love lost for Philip in our household in the 1950's and 60's I have to say and there were more than a few in our town who'd like to have read the senior royal the riot act for his own behaviour! So, I already knew everything that Nigel has raised and I felt his research was really rather shoddy during the writing of this book. What he doesn't seem to go into is the steel King Charles' had to adopt throughout his adolescent years, much of which was masked by his significantly advanced intelligence relative to his younger brother and his far superior awareness of the sensitivities of folk around him. As Prince of Wales, his mother had anticipated Charles would learn a few words in Welsh to appease the Republicans who were rather against him becoming The Prince of Wales in the first instance. Instead, he studied the language in great depth and his acceptance speech at his Installation commanded surprise and respect from the majority of his opponents. There was period of 'grace' granted to him as there was to Prince William. Frankly I don't blame him for his frustration with Andrew.....there were a great many 'old fashioned' journalists and authors who had some very ripe adjectives to offer in respect of the latter!! I'm very grateful for your discussion tonight....it's saved me buying the book and being disappointed. I think Stephen Barry would have been too!
Virginia Robert-Guiffre couldn't get charges to stick because there wasn't criminality with Andrew in my opinion - she was of "legal" age IF/when Andrew etc. Additionally, she has her own questions to answer about recruiting other very young girls and she was able to fly around the world quite easily which does give the lie about being "trafficked"??? They were all revolting and I agree that more people needed to be punished than just Gislaine Maxwell...
Thank you Shauna for this brilliant review! 🙏🥰 I very much enjoy listening to your book reviews and your sensible take on things. Prince Charles must've had a very tough upbringing. That boarding school sounds horrendous. I'm surprised that the late Queen didn't investigate that. I was always team Charles, if any. I felt that he was a very intelligent and kind person and loving father to his boys. I was very pleased when finally he was able to marry Camilla. They had a tough year in 2024 and it's been lovely to see the King & Queen & the Wales' happy.🥰
That last bit made no sense! Cain and Abel? Charles didn't murder Andrew's reputation. Andrew did that all on his own. Virginia should be in there with Maxwell by her own words. This was a really good one! Also, I don't trust the FBI at all. Where is the original copy?
I’ve admired / loved King Charles since childhood were only a couple of years apart in age. Countless times I’ve defended him when people came up with untrue stories they have got from the press. I think life is always very hard for the eldest child rich or poor
My mother had four children and as the youngest my mom changed between having her first and last child. Everyone changes between 25 and 35 years of age.
Yes I was the eldest of 5 and my parents were nervous and authoritarian in my upbringing. By the time my last sibling arrived, they were so laissez faire that the “baby” of the family was so spoiled and got away with everything! Parents change.
@@maggieswithenbank6709I have no experience in that regard! I was a ‘lonely only’. But when Mum remarried after my Dad died, I ended up with 6 step-siblings! Talk about Famine to Feast!🤣😂😃👍👌🇦🇺👋
Andrew and I are just a few years apart in age and I remember when he was a teenager he spent some time in Canada attending a private school. He was very good looking and yes, we Canadian girls did swoon over him! Alas, you can imagine how disappointed I was years later when I learned his character did not match his looks. Sigh. 😏
Interesting comment regarding fbi verification of the infamous pic - I cant say I believe that. I’ve always seen King Charles as quite admirable in how hard he has worked his entire life
I heard that the reason Prince Andrew went to stay with Epstein on that fateful last visit was to ask him for money to bail out Sarah. He said yes but then insisted that in return A stayed a few days for a party, so he did. This really ruined it for him, reputation wise and if true don’t you think Sarah, if she had had any decency, would have said that he had stayed on to help her. That she knew she was a hopeless profligate etc etc and that she was so sorry and would change. No one would have been surprised because people thought she was anyway, but it would have taken a huge amount of heat off A.
Yes, that 'accident' with the scented candle certainly worked out well for Fergie, didn't it. In her divorce settlement she was given a lump sum by the Queen of around £400K specifically to buy a house for herself and the York daughters to live in, which she clearly managed to hang on to.
Haha. That makes two of us! My memory 'forgets' that I have listened to Shauna's always excellent videos previously and I listen to them all over again. She does do a magnificent job, doesn't she?
I had a distant relative, not nearly distant enough, who was a great admirer of Mountbatten who founded Gordenston and followed what he thought was his example. Little did he know the truth. His eldest son would punch people in the kidneys, hit them in the back of the head with rocks inside of snowballs, and he repeatedly kicked a child with a serious head injury in the head with his booted foot. He tortured cats, told women who were talking to shut up because he wasn’t interested in their opinions, and basically did what he wanted. I would report these behaviours to his father who would always haughtily say “It’ll make a man out of them.” Some of the victims, particularly the girls, may not have wanted to be made a man of and who was he to be in charge of anyone’s manhood anyway! As an adult he did express that he was sorry for his actions but that he got no guidance from his father. He is a better person now. At least I hope so. In this family you shook hands with your sons you didn’t hug them. I never understood this follow the leader, Mountbatten business, when raising a child.
@@Polopony You are correct regarding the school's only founder. Lord Mountbatten's entire career was in the Navy, & wanted KCIII to attend Eton, along with QE the QM, but was overruled by Prince Phillip who'd attended Gordonstoun and wanted his son to go there. Norton Knatchbull, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma, grandson of Lord Mountbatten also attended, as did Zara and Peter Phillips.
@@AK20741Well! Eton didn’t do much for Horrible Henry, maybe Gordonstoun would have, but it had lowered it’s standards, I mean, ‘Improved its image’by then, allegedly🫣😳😂👌🇦🇺👋
I remember my mum used to say your favourite child will bring you to shame.... Not sure how true that is, but look where Charles is today King.... Andrew well, it must pains him to rely on his brother. 😊
On TH-cam you can find a video of the Royal Family arriving at the church to Princess Anne’s marriage to Sir Tim Lawrence. What caught my eye was the way that Prince Andrew leapt out of the car and assiduously helped other members of his family, especially his grandmother. Good manners, yes. Making sure he presented his best side to his mother and grandmother, definitely. A bit of a b*m licker was the impression I got. And the detail of Andrew’s house being sold to an offshore fund at over the asking price. Hmmm… I’m very much looking forward to Andrew Lownie’s book about the Yorks.
Historically, the reigning monarch has had some resentment for the heir apparent. George III, Victoria and Edward. Ironically, childless Elizabeth I stated once that people pay more attention to the rising sun and not the setting sun.
Well Lizzie I was certainly right there. People make no attempt to pretend that they can't wait for William to become King, which I find very sad for Charles.
Sarah Ferguson's Belgravia (the most exclusive area of London) house did not cost $3million - it cost almost twice that, approx £5million, even though it only has 2 bedrooms. It is a mystery where she got that sort of money from.
Does't sound like QE had much bonding with or affection for Edward, either. So, the theory of her having 'more time for Andrew' is subjective, at best.
❤ That was so interesting and enjoyable, thank you Shauna, yes, it is a book I think I'll put on my Christmas list 😊 Looking forward to the next one xx❤
This sounds like a great book. Thanks for your take on it. I think I’ve always been aware that Charles (and Anne) didn’t see much of their mother while young, and Andrew was spoiled and indulged because the late Queen had the time and inclination to ‘mother’. Randy Andy was well known when he was at university in Canada and has always appeared to be a bit of a charming, entitled, twit.
I honestly think the Queen Mum was a problem, as much as I loved her and her frilly outfits. (For her, not me!) She was an Edwardian woman that never changed with the times. If Queen Elizabeth II had concerns about Charles being extravagant, it was due to the amount of time he spent with his grandmother. Yes, they put on a show during WWII, and bully for them. They had to be respected leaders. But she was from a different age where royalty would do and have as much as they wanted. Look how the press refused to expose Edward and Wallis until the government had to. Everyone in the US knew what was going on. It was the not so secret secret., but the British press wouldn't publish on it. There was deference back then. Then Charles went into a world of tabloid media at its height and then social media. She did not prepare him well for that, she was used to respect and deference and thought that was what he would have.
I do believe marrying Camilla has grounded Charles and without her, he would have been a very different King. In my humble opinion I feel he would have been full of self importance, pompous, and short on humility. I'm sure our beloved queen came to see how Camilla could help Charles become the King she worried he could never be.... just a thought.
I’m really shocked at how bad Charles’ schooldays were - that wasn’t bullying, it was torture.
My uncle was in the Royal Navy, and served on a warship with Prince Charles. I remember him saying that Charles worked exactly the same as everyone else, no special treatment, and was just a decent bloke.
My Dad was ground crew when Prince Charles was training as a fighter jet pilot. He said Charles was a skilled pilot and treated the ground crew better than most of the other pilots and was, like you said, a decent bloke.
Really nice. Odd that he allowed the michael fawcett area
Andrew had a better childhood, but Charles is the better adult.
Thank goodness. Imagine if it is vice versa ....we would end up with a scandalous spoilt king! Of course many people disliked young Charles, but honestly -- how many of us can claim that we were angels at that age? Especially growing up in such a privilege environment? Similar to P. Edward (who had learned from his mistake and had grown to be a dedicated working royal), King Charles too has grown to become a kind, sensitive and dedicated king. God bless him!
The more I hear about Charles childhood the more grateful I am that he finally got his love - Camilla
@@jackiegould1569 🎯❤️
Phillip made his life hard too, hated him.
@@rachelsin1950 Yes he did!
Thank you for sharing this book.
I could cry for Charles' life 😢
Harry thinks HE had it bad
Hi Shauna - thank you so much for your take on this book - I’ve always felt sorry for Charles - I believe he did try to do his best & what was expected of him - I think he really only came into his own once he married Camilla & then became King. He seems like someone who has done it tough & although I’m not a full on monarchist I hope he has a long, happy, healthy reign - he definitely deserves it.
I think he’s grown into the role!
Couldn't agree more 🎯
He did his best with William and Harry's education too ... ONLY that he has been MANIPULATED a lot by The Late Lady Diana's antics during and after their separation ...
So happy that Catherine helps William and Charles to embrace their father and son relationship and closer after the birth of their children ... As Arthur Edwards stated, he never liked going on a tour with young William because he is a hot temper but Catherine and the Middleton really changed him to be a better son, husband and father...
I agree. I have the utmost respect for King Charles. Those years at school must have felt like eternity.
@@heathergrainger4718 Definitely - those years must have been hell for him - how anyone would put a sensitive child or any child through that is unthinkable - thank goodness he had his grandmother to comfort him.
Thank you. I have a family member who has spent some time with both brothers. He found Charles to be friendly and someone who didn't pull the 'call me Sir' card when away from the pomp and ceremony. However, he found Andrew pompous and extremely rude. I'm also surprised by the ending of the book.
There are many accounts of Andrew's rudeness from employees and press people so that is very believable.
Interesting. Do you have more stories
I think it’s very unfair that Gislaine and Andrew are the only 2 people who have had to pay for the Epstein saga! What happened to all the other men named in that case? It’s an example of scapegoating on a massive scale!
Pres Trump said those files would be opened. Hope so but we'll have to wait & see.
@@alidabotes6264 I understand that Trump was a friend of Epstein's, for a while at least. I hope he does follow through on that.
Couldn't agree more
Never 😂@@891Henry
Epstein paid.
Poor Charles. Life has never been easy for him and to end up marrying Diana who was not easy to live with must have been torture. Thank God for Camila.
Surely the stark difference between them is that Charles worked so hard to earn millions for outstanding charities! He has raised enormous sums for disadvantaged youth and for so many other worthwhile enterprises. Just this week we have seen the result of the food project he began for the Coronation. He works tirelessly for so many others. If Andrew does, then I've been misinformed!
Andrew works for Andrew!
@@alidabotes6264
Andrews type always and only works for themselves.
Yes. Charles was never going to be quite 'normal', with the upbringing and life he has led, so his many quirks are at least understandable, but no-one has ever accused him of being lazy, and his business initiatives and charitable works are both numerous and highly successful. Andrew, by contrast, has never initiated any business or charitable enterprises of his own, and now that he has had all his military and private patronages revoked it is hard to know what he fills his time with, other than golf and riding.
Great comment! Charles has a true heart for the UK.
I am not an Andrew fan by any means, but he did go up a notch in my estimation when I saw a doco about the Windsor Castle fire, and Andrew was one of the first on site and worked tirelessly with the emergency services to get as many of the priceless contents out of harms way.
Its absolutely AMAZING that the tortured and neglected one, turned out to be the best of them-Kudos to prince-King Charles! 💖
I never realised how KC was brought up without his mum. He must have loved his nanny.
He adored his grandmother . When he was just three his mother and father went on their first royal commonwealth tour ,they were away from home for 6 months,when he met his mum at the train station he didn’t recognise her. Charles was 12 yrs old ,Anne 10 when Andrew was born, the Queen was well established in her role and 34, she had the chance to this time stay home,dont forget Andrew was followed by Edward 4 years later too. When the Princess Elizabeth had her first children she didn’t expect to become Queen for Many years her Dad was just 54. That’s life, things beyound her control alter EVERYONES LIFE her most of all.
@Diamondmine212 I forgot about his granny
@Diamondmine212 thank you so much.
@@Diamondmine212 she had 3 to 4 yt years before her father died. I get that they had to do tours etc, but those first years of childrens lives are important.
I believe when she was first married she went off with Phillip leaving Chatles and Anne with their grannie and nannies. The other officers wives wondered why.
Where the heck were the housemasters while Charles was being tortured? What an appalling childhood. To his credit, Charles has never seemed to seek revenge on his tormenters by exposing them. I can't say I'd have let them get away with it if I was king!
Nor me! Revenge is a dish best served cold….now is the time for King Charles to take his revenge!
Sadly I think those things were to be expected. To toughen and make those boys a “man”. It’s sick.
I find it extremely sad that his mother and father didn't help him.. and cared for him and princess Anne at all..
I don't understand parents like that
One more comment: it seems Camilla was the only choice Charles made for himself.
I agree with you and he had to fight for her for a good portion of his life. He loved her from day one and even that was taken away from him. I’m so glad they are together now!
@@DeedraBoyer 💯
I think it's truly evil that schoolboys were actually encouraged to inflict pain to torture freshmen as part of hazing. Even a tough boy would find it hard not to crumble, let alone a sensitive, quiet type. Perhaps having endured such treatment & a very strict, harsh father, Charles is bending over backwards to show love to H by taking all the mud slinging without doing anything about it.
Totally agree that all the big fish got away & only Ghislaine is in jail & given what had happened to Epstein, she's definitley not naming any names.
Thank you Shauna for another great book review! I also would like to thank You for the great variety you offer on your channel. Thankfully it’s Not all about the ‘twosome’! I love your book readings and reviews and yes I am adding to my book list to order. Your Gossips before bed and of course your Snarky Snippets are totally fun and hit the mark everytime!
We learn new insights into the Royals, have fun and laugh along with you, while watching You interact with your guests in such a professional way while still having fun!
I really appreciate that! Thanks for being here 😊🙌
Absolutely! So true!
As a mental health counselor I have always wondered why Andrew was the Queen’s favorite. You finally answered my question. Shauna you are so right about the bonding. I believe Andrew was born with narcissistic personality disorder. Couple that with his mother’s special attention on him and the world is now seeing the result. Of course, this is just my opinion.
Sounds true to me. Can't quite understand why Andrew was such a favorite of the Queens. I assume she had a biological longing to be a mother at that point. That she set aside so much time to bond with him. He was a good looking child, had personality, verve. With all her good qualities, that part of her I didn't admire.
Same w Harry. Mummy dotted on him as did the world. Both are self centered and spoilt
@kathybutterfield2760
She always wanted to be a mother, but her own mother undermined her and Philip.
About the conclusion the author drew at the end, I guess one could say that once in a while or for a short phase in his life Charles displayed one or more of these characteristics. The thing is, he grew out of them and matured into a fine human being. While Andrew was all of those things from the very beginning and unfortunately still is.
Thank you for your book review.
I truly feel that King Charles is a really decent man.
I wish that he had been sent to a different school as I believe that King Charles is extremely sensitive and that it was totally the wrong school to send him to.
Like others have commented thank goodness for Camilla you can tell that he is now totally
Contented with his life with Camilla at his side.
I’m glad Charles actually found a woman who loved him.. Diana didn’t.
Yes, and he patiently waited a long time for love. I'm glad they are together now.
Diana was in love with the role, rather than the man . . . very similar to Meghan, in love with "power", but not the power of the strength of the Monarchy, more in love with the idea of money and being adored more than anyone else. Definite narcissistic tendencies with both Andrew and Meghan.
@@lynnetteross995and Dianna was a better actress than the SkidMarkle
@@lynnetteross995She wanted to be queen.🤨🫤👌🇦🇺👋
Oh my goodness Shauna.
HM the King Charles lll, Anne The Princess Royal and Edward Prince of Edinburgh, have lived a life of service.
Andrew for some inexplicable reason thought that he was born to be served.
He’s is such an odious , obnoxious character.
I really, really enjoy your book chats. I hope you continue to do them. I never get tired or bored. Your enthusiasm keeps me engaged and interested. I want to thank this community of people who are also interested in the British Royal Family. I read and enjoy all of their insightful comments.
I'm loving these books. Poor King Charles at Gordonstoun. I met him in 2008 when he was Prince of Wales. He was absolutely charming. I daren't even tell you what I said to him whilst holding on to his thick camel overcoat but even his security detail were laughing 😂. What a wonderful lunchtime that was. I will never forget it ❤
Oh, PLEASE tell! 😂
@thevintageread GO on then but don't let the other Shaunaettes read it 🤣! I had just got off a flight in Manchester and hurtled along the M62 in the hope of catching him as he was in our village for the reopening of the Rochdale to Manchester canal. I went down into the village at the speed of light and I was absolutely determined to catch him. As he came close, I grabbed him by the upper arm (which you're not supposed to do) and I can't remember my opening chat but I told him to please tell William he had to marry me or I'd be unhappy forever. He laughed so much as did his security and he promised he would pass my message on. I was 58 at the time 😳😂😂. That makes it even worse 🫣😂. Happy now Shaunaettes leader? 🥰 xx
@@HMRC1, this is hilarious!
@@HMRC1Brilliant! 😂🥰
@@barbraluce5706 but sadly, true! Wouldn't you have thought I'd have known better? 🤦♀️😂
Why does Harry remind me so much of Andrew?
Apparently both were excessively spoiled and fauned on by their mothers
It is interesting that in both cases early care-givers comment on the child being "born" angry.
Interesting. I never heard that about Andrew.@@Marilena-y9j
Second royal child syndrome
@@Annie-yv7rcWhy is it then only some of the royal children that have behavior issues
It is amazing that poor Charles turned out as nice, kind and gentle as he is...what a terrible childhood. I knew he missed out on the love and affection of his mother, as she was dumped into her role of Queen so early when her father died, and was busy, busy busy... no internet, she was expected to do a tour of all Commonwealth Countries, personally.... no time for Charles or Anne then. 😢
Gawd Charles would have had PTSD after that stint at boarding school! These days there would be criminal investigations and reparations. Then into the frying pan with Diana! And now Harry who is making his last days miserable. Charles is a survivour if nothing else. I wish him peace 🙏
I agree. He has been with difficult people all his life. Absentee mum, looming Father, spoilt brother, histrionic wife. He took love when he got it. No wonder he got close to Mountbatten. I hope Anne gave him some sisterly love when he needed it. Now he has a good wife, one good son and a wonderful daughter in law, lovely grandkids. I hope that eases his mind from the troubles caused by the other son.
@roxorange6022 The good Lord gave him a decent woman, and I'm happy for him. His happiness is contagious. The chemistry between the King and the Queen is off the chain.
Very interesting. I feel sorry for Charles. He must have wanted his Mum so much and to see that attention given to Andrew must have hurt. Still can't stand Andrew and his appalling wife, they were made for each other.
I feel the same way
I always appreciated the way QE the Queen mother supported him, but I felt a bit hostile when I discovered she was the one who pushed his marriage to Diana. He also had to cope with Lord Mountbatten pushing his own granddaughters at him. Anne and the others could choose for themselves.👎🤨😧🇦🇺👋
Charles had the Queen Mum to cuddle and spoil him. Not a substitute for his own mother, but he did bond with someone and he always adored his nanny.
@dianneduncan9353
The Queen Mother undermined Elizabeth & Philip in the raising their children.
It’s ironic that Andrew and his character is a testament that making time for child doesn’t ensure that he will turn out to be good person
People think Diana was a hands on mother she wasn't as much as people give her credit for . We know from the house keepers diary
I also believe Charles would've been a sensitive and more private child, so maybe the Queen, being a practicar personality, found less payoff in tending to him. Children like Andrew know to give their elders what they want and learn to manipulate early on.
What an interesting insight into the makings of the King, & his pompous brother. There’s been a number of books now where the author’s anecdotes have led to me growing to like King Charles! As always, great review Shauna!
He has definitely grown into the role!
There seems to be a whole industry of bashing King Charles. He never gets the credit he deserves. You're right. I'm not interested in reading more bashing of him. Thank you for the warning.
@@moo2351Yes, so do i!
Wonderful book review, Shauna, thank you. I've often wondered if Catherine's project about the importance of the early years of babies/children was influenced in part by Charles' upbringing in his formative years, basicially being abandoned by his parents (so they could enjoy themselves in Malta) - nannies and grandparents do not replace parents.
I'm not sure that it was abandonment, don't forget it was a different era that George VI and his wife were brought up in. Then there is also the point that Charles was in the direct line of succession, would the King have allowed him to leave the country? Possibly not.
It was self absorbed abandonment and no sugar coating it. Charles got the raw end from his parents then sent to that ghastly school to be constantly bullied and humiliated...again ignored. Anne was doted on by Philip but basically ignored by her Mum as well. Andrew was the result of Philip and Elisabeth being estranged as Philip had been sent away on world trip on Britannia and finally came back and was doted on .... much like Harry and let to do as he pleased. Even in that 69 documentary Philip says to Elisabeth 'now can you see who is your favourite? And she denies she has one ' and Philip just laughs. Charles was bullied at school and bullied and ignored at home as well and only became appreciated by his parents after they got older (in their 70s) . He was bloody lucky he had the Queen Mother to dote on him and show his some love and affection as a child
I agree that's what they did. Selfish.
@@jackiejones690 Consider that Phillip had no real home, that he had been educated in various boarding schools in Europe and that he was born in1921, furthermore he had active service in WWII. Then Elizabeth was home schooled and one assumes had no idea of any other type of schooling, her only ‘outside’ contact, at her insistence, were her days in the ATS as a driver and mechanic. Consider the actual period of time, the norms for children of the aristocracy, nobility, royalty and even the ordinary person NOT those of today or even 20 years ago.
@@ruthie7I always felt sorry for Philip. I saw a documentary about his younger years, and when he visited his Mountbatten relatives during school holidays he always signed the visitor book with ‘Philip, of no fixed abode’!🫣😢😳👌🇦🇺👋
I was always very sad and disappointed that it became public knowledge that the queen favoured Andrew as her favourite offspring…every time it was mentioned it must have hurt the others…I cannot imagine that any parent would voice that opinion….we now know that lack of parental attachment/bonding compromises a child’s secure development …given that Charles was pushed away by his mother and disliked by his father I could cry for that little boy…it is amazing that he is a whole person today and I don’t blame him one bit for seeking validation in taking his goods and chattels with him when he goes on visits….thank goodness for Camilla.
Andrew is the jerk he is today because he knew he was the favourite & the spare & could do what he liked without consequence - sounds familiar!
Liz. Beautifully put😊
@@margaretbarnes2032reminds me of someone. Hmmm.
If that is even true. Can't believe everything that comes out in the press.
The queen had time to look after Andrew and Edward. The first years of her regin.
Oh my God, how cruel little people can be…🌺 may there be love💞 peace🕊️ and harmony🌺✨🌏🌍🌎✨🌺
19:21 🎉that made me laugh so hard about the scented candle situation.
Andrew was probably the only one of HRM Queen Elizabeth
Children who reaped the most material benefits from being a Royal.
Every person I have suggested The Vintage Read Show has happily subscribed and we all look forward to all you offer.
Boy, Andrew got a lot of love and bonding; poor Charles really had very limited exposure to his parents but he turned out to forge a better relationship with his Mummy in her later years.
Thanks Shauna. Really enjoyed the book. Charles as a little boy I loved watching growing up, especially the relationship he and Anne had. ❤
Thank you Shauna. So pleased I accidentally found your podcast in recent times!
Glad you stumbled upon it! 😊
Isn’t she the best!? I only listen to her show now
Thank you Shauna 😘. I thoroughly enjoy your “Book Chats” 🤗 You have an enviable way of making a banal statement interesting, thought-provoking and enjoyable!!!😁👍. I shall share with my friends ❤️
I'm so glad you enjoy them! 😊
Love this book review shauna, what a lovely change x
Thanks so much! 😊
Love these book chats. Sometime you only have a 1/2 hour or so and the timeframe of these are perfect!!!
A David and Wallis in every generation. I'm sure the Yorks were a font of education to The Sausages re strategy. Very entertaining Shauna❤
I wonder why you weren’t fond of the then Prince Charles at least after you read the housekeeper‘s book which is describing how difficult Diana was and how much he tried to cope with that.
Even without that he has always been a kind, caring and charming man, sensitive, art loving and passionate to help people and to improve others‘ life (architecture, city planing).
He was even very interested in ecology decades before most other people became aware and he held onto that despite the merciless teasing by the media.
How can anyone not like him for all of that?
PS After hearing just how awful Gordonston was in addition to his childhood neglect by his parents I am actually surprised he turned out as well as he did.
I love your ambiance fireplace. I caught myself with my mouth gaping at the hazing accounts that King Charles endured as a child .
In the future this book will be seen as a very important source for detailing a paradigm shift in the role and presentation of the monarchy and in the upbringing of future monarchs and other members of the royal family - the way Queen Victoria and Prince Albert tried to change the way their children were educated to take their place in society. It is sad that even in 2024 the only “safe” future seems to be through a role in the armed forces. I do hope Prine Louis becomes a world famous jazz drummer😊
I find it interesting that Harry, who does not think well of Charles’s parenting, spends so much time away from his own children.
I never did understand why the late Majesty allowed Prince Philip to impose that school on Prince Charles.
I wonder if some of Phillips harshness was because he often felt devalued by his role and especially the nastiness from the queen mother and some of the old school courtiers
My goodness, it's like the stories we hear of the travels of King Henry VIII and Queen Victoria. Well, he was brought up with tradition pounded into him. Poor man.
Hello Shauna, I do love your enthusiasm and style of critical analysis. Thank you very much for reviewing this book because I had intended on buying it. However.....I am almost the same age as our King and, having grown up as a British National in Africa, we were very aware of the awful weight King Charles had on his shoulders growing up and what he was living through at the time. My Grandfather (a salty exarmy type) often used tut and mutter "that poor little b*^^@r doesn't deserve what he has to put up with just because he was born to be King". Not much love lost for Philip in our household in the 1950's and 60's I have to say and there were more than a few in our town who'd like to have read the senior royal the riot act for his own behaviour! So, I already knew everything that Nigel has raised and I felt his research was really rather shoddy during the writing of this book. What he doesn't seem to go into is the steel King Charles' had to adopt throughout his adolescent years, much of which was masked by his significantly advanced intelligence relative to his younger brother and his far superior awareness of the sensitivities of folk around him. As Prince of Wales, his mother had anticipated Charles would learn a few words in Welsh to appease the Republicans who were rather against him becoming The Prince of Wales in the first instance. Instead, he studied the language in great depth and his acceptance speech at his Installation commanded surprise and respect from the majority of his opponents. There was period of 'grace' granted to him as there was to Prince William. Frankly I don't blame him for his frustration with Andrew.....there were a great many 'old fashioned' journalists and authors who had some very ripe adjectives to offer in respect of the latter!! I'm very grateful for your discussion tonight....it's saved me buying the book and being disappointed. I think Stephen Barry would have been too!
Loved this book chat. Good book! You always choose good books. ❤ from Oregon
Thank you Shauna for your insightful remarks regarding this book and the Royal Family.
Virginia Robert-Guiffre couldn't get charges to stick because there wasn't criminality with Andrew in my opinion - she was of "legal" age IF/when Andrew etc. Additionally, she has her own questions to answer about recruiting other very young girls and she was able to fly around the world quite easily which does give the lie about being "trafficked"??? They were all revolting and I agree that more people needed to be punished than just Gislaine Maxwell...
Hello everyone. Thank you shauna.
Thank you Shauna for this brilliant review! 🙏🥰
I very much enjoy listening to your book reviews and your sensible take on things.
Prince Charles must've had a very tough upbringing. That boarding school sounds horrendous. I'm surprised that the late Queen didn't investigate that.
I was always team Charles, if any. I felt that he was a very intelligent and kind person and loving father to his boys.
I was very pleased when finally he was able to marry Camilla.
They had a tough year in 2024 and it's been lovely to see the King & Queen & the Wales' happy.🥰
Very interesting, didn't know the Prince had it so bad...
He’s been through a lot!
Thank you Shauna. That was quite entertaining and educational.
Glad you enjoyed it!
That last bit made no sense! Cain and Abel? Charles didn't murder Andrew's reputation. Andrew did that all on his own. Virginia should be in there with Maxwell by her own words. This was a really good one! Also, I don't trust the FBI at all. Where is the original copy?
I’ve admired / loved King Charles since childhood were only a couple of years apart in age. Countless times I’ve defended him when people came up with untrue stories they have got from the press. I think life is always very hard for the eldest child rich or poor
Me too, Annie, I’m one year older than the King👍😃👌🇦🇺👋
My mother had four children and as the youngest my mom changed between having her first and last child. Everyone changes between 25 and 35 years of age.
Yes I was the eldest of 5 and my parents were nervous and authoritarian in my upbringing. By the time my last sibling arrived, they were so laissez faire that the “baby” of the family was so spoiled and got away with everything! Parents change.
@@maggieswithenbank6709I have no experience in that regard! I was a ‘lonely only’. But when Mum remarried after my Dad died, I ended up with 6 step-siblings! Talk about Famine to Feast!🤣😂😃👍👌🇦🇺👋
Enjoying these weekly books so far
Andrew and I are just a few years apart in age and I remember when he was a teenager he spent some time in Canada attending a private school. He was very good looking and yes, we Canadian girls did swoon over him! Alas, you can imagine how disappointed I was years later when I learned his character did not match his looks. Sigh. 😏
Oooh, I would love to bring my bed with me when on trips! I have a terrible back and neck and with other beds I am in pain the whole night.
That would be so much easier, wouldn’t it? 😩
Enjoyed this book review too thank you Shauna.
🇦🇺🦘🐨💐❤️
I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🇦🇺🦘🐨💐❤️
Another great review
Interesting comment regarding fbi verification of the infamous pic - I cant say I believe that. I’ve always seen King Charles as quite admirable in how hard he has worked his entire life
I heard that the reason Prince Andrew went to stay with Epstein on that fateful last visit was to ask him for money to bail out Sarah. He said yes but then insisted that in return A stayed a few days for a party, so he did. This really ruined it for him, reputation wise and if true don’t you think Sarah, if she had had any decency, would have said that he had stayed on to help her. That she knew she was a hopeless profligate etc etc and that she was so sorry and would change. No one would have been surprised because people thought she was anyway, but it would have taken a huge amount of heat off A.
Your book chats are very interesting. I just started listening to them but find them quite entertaining.
Thank you for this insight into the brothers. I love you Christmas decorations. Have a wonderful day 🌼
Yes, that 'accident' with the scented candle certainly worked out well for Fergie, didn't it. In her divorce settlement she was given a lump sum by the Queen of around £400K specifically to buy a house for herself and the York daughters to live in, which she clearly managed to hang on to.
I could listen to you all day. Luckily (or not) my memory isn’t what it used to be, so I can listen to your past shows over and over 😂
Haha. That makes two of us! My memory 'forgets' that I have listened to Shauna's always excellent videos previously and I listen to them all over again. She does do a magnificent job, doesn't she?
That’s a good thing 😂
@ Yes she does! I’m glad I’m not the only one!
@ lol
I love your book chats.
I had a distant relative, not nearly distant enough, who was a great admirer of Mountbatten who founded Gordenston and followed what he thought was his example. Little did he know the truth. His eldest son would punch people in the kidneys, hit them in the back of the head with rocks inside of snowballs, and he repeatedly kicked a child with a serious head injury in the head with his booted foot. He tortured cats, told women who were talking to shut up because he wasn’t interested in their opinions, and basically did what he wanted. I would report these behaviours to his father who would always haughtily say “It’ll make a man out of them.” Some of the victims, particularly the girls, may not have wanted to be made a man of and who was he to be in charge of anyone’s manhood anyway! As an adult he did express that he was sorry for his actions but that he got no guidance from his father. He is a better person now. At least I hope so. In this family you shook hands with your sons you didn’t hug them. I never understood this follow the leader, Mountbatten business, when raising a child.
Mountbatten didn't found Gordonstoun, it was founded by the German educationalist Dr Kurt Hahn.
@
But Mountbatten used the methods of Hahn to help set up Gordonstoun. He was involved.
@@Polopony
You are correct regarding the school's only founder.
Lord Mountbatten's entire career was in the Navy, & wanted KCIII to attend Eton, along with QE the QM, but was overruled by Prince Phillip who'd attended Gordonstoun and wanted his son to go there.
Norton Knatchbull, 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma, grandson of Lord Mountbatten also attended, as did Zara and Peter Phillips.
@@AK20741Well! Eton didn’t do much for Horrible Henry, maybe Gordonstoun would have, but it had lowered it’s standards, I mean, ‘Improved its image’by then, allegedly🫣😳😂👌🇦🇺👋
I LOVE your book reviews ❤
WoW. I finally made it on a LIVE with Shauna. 6:37 EST 🇺🇸
I remember my mum used to say your favourite child will bring you to shame.... Not sure how true that is, but look where Charles is today King.... Andrew well, it must pains him to rely on his brother. 😊
On TH-cam you can find a video of the Royal Family arriving at the church to Princess Anne’s marriage to Sir Tim Lawrence. What caught my eye was the way that Prince Andrew leapt out of the car and assiduously helped other members of his family, especially his grandmother. Good manners, yes. Making sure he presented his best side to his mother and grandmother, definitely. A bit of a b*m licker was the impression I got.
And the detail of Andrew’s house being sold to an offshore fund at over the asking price. Hmmm…
I’m very much looking forward to Andrew Lownie’s book about the Yorks.
Can we also add the Queen was most probably still grieving as well as being busy, when she had her first two children
Historically, the reigning monarch has had some resentment for the heir apparent. George III, Victoria and Edward. Ironically, childless Elizabeth I stated once that people pay more attention to the rising sun and not the setting sun.
Well Lizzie I was certainly right there. People make no attempt to pretend that they can't wait for William to become King, which I find very sad for Charles.
Good morning from the Atlantic side of the Atlantic, Shauna-na-na!
Good morning from the Pacific side! 😜
Thanks Shauna. I am not in the least surprised by the antics of this family. ❤
Sarah Ferguson's Belgravia (the most exclusive area of London) house did not cost $3million - it cost almost twice that, approx £5million, even though it only has 2 bedrooms. It is a mystery where she got that sort of money from.
I got the impression that her daughters paid for quite a large part of it. I think I read that she couldn't sell it without their explicit approval.
I agree about G serving the time for Epstein and many elite’s misdeeds!
Does't sound like QE had much bonding with or affection for Edward, either. So, the theory of her having 'more time for Andrew' is subjective, at best.
Thanks Shauna for reviewing this book it's very interesting the dynamics between siblings 😊
You’re welcome 😊
❤ That was so interesting and enjoyable, thank you Shauna, yes, it is a book I think I'll put on my Christmas list 😊 Looking forward to the next one xx❤
Great episode!!!
Hello from Prince George, Virginia 😎
What? Omg, I thought you were teasing her, what a curious name. Excuse my ignorance from the other side of the pond. Some lovely heritage
@ Was named in the 1700s after Prince George of Denmark.
This sounds like a great book. Thanks for your take on it. I think I’ve always been aware that Charles (and Anne) didn’t see much of their mother while young, and Andrew was spoiled and indulged because the late Queen had the time and inclination to ‘mother’. Randy Andy was well known when he was at university in Canada and has always appeared to be a bit of a charming, entitled, twit.
Thank you Shauna, I really enjoyed this and will add it to my wish list!
I honestly think the Queen Mum was a problem, as much as I loved her and her frilly outfits. (For her, not me!) She was an Edwardian woman that never changed with the times. If Queen Elizabeth II had concerns about Charles being extravagant, it was due to the amount of time he spent with his grandmother. Yes, they put on a show during WWII, and bully for them. They had to be respected leaders. But she was from a different age where royalty would do and have as much as they wanted. Look how the press refused to expose Edward and Wallis until the government had to. Everyone in the US knew what was going on. It was the not so secret secret., but the British press wouldn't publish on it. There was deference back then. Then Charles went into a world of tabloid media at its height and then social media. She did not prepare him well for that, she was used to respect and deference and thought that was what he would have.
Enjoyed learning about book I hadn’t heard of. Love your book chats!
I do believe marrying Camilla has grounded Charles and without her, he would have been a very different King. In my humble opinion I feel he would have been full of self importance, pompous, and short on humility. I'm sure our beloved queen came to see how Camilla could help Charles become the King she worried he could never be.... just a thought.
Very interesting, thank you😊
The book sounds great better when you read it,but now I want to read more lol
Thank you Shauna 😊 💓
I love the way you present these books I feel like I’ve read them after watching 😂
Good morning from Canada 🇨🇦
Nova Scotia here 😊 Good morning 😊💕🇨🇦
Waiting with great anticipation for the Lownie book on the Yorks!
Gday all
Hey Shauna. I love Kevin Costner too and HG just did a lovely piece on Kevin meeting Prince William you will enjoy.
Yes, I saw the interview where Kevin Costner spoke about that private meeting. Fascinating .