Diana Vs CHARLES By James Whitaker - Weekly Book Chat

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  • @lovely95149
    @lovely95149 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +34

    Diana was as much to blame as Charles for their marital problems.

    • @blueblack3591
      @blueblack3591 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Exactly it takes two to tango

    • @StStStS
      @StStStS 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      In the Panorama interview Diana said she accepted 50% of the blame for the failure of the marriage. Strangely, nobody was much interested in remembering that bit.

  • @dianelee2318
    @dianelee2318 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +35

    I can't stess how much fun you make these Book Chats!

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      So glad you are enjoying them!

  • @joricardochard2824
    @joricardochard2824 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +68

    It seems to me this author is living his life vicariously through Diana, and sees Charles through her eyes, rather than through his own.

    • @dalemaree7022
      @dalemaree7022 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      I agree with you 🇦🇺🦘

    • @africanborn2443
      @africanborn2443 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      My thoughts exactly! One of a number of 'authors' who did that.

    • @JoanMorrison-vq2jc
      @JoanMorrison-vq2jc 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Most books and articles on Diana are just pushing favoritism for "Lady" Diana. Why? After all these years Charles should have been heard. She was no innocent wife or friend...

  • @robtooley4002
    @robtooley4002 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +40

    James clearly had a bit of a crush on Diana and didnt like Charles.
    😂

    • @loreensmith4864
      @loreensmith4864 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It was very very obvious at the time Whittaker believed every word that came out of Diana. And a lot of that to suit her agengda, years after the events. She was a flirt. She had to have the journalists like Whittaker eating out of her hand. I remember the ozzie Clive James saying he couldn't believe what a liar she was.

  • @kathyevans2968
    @kathyevans2968 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +51

    I like how you bring in threads from different perspectives, based on other books & information. The Australian trip always comes across as happy times & that they did love each other. Other times sound turbulent with defamatory tales, if you believe the various versions from sources!” Love your book reviews Shauna!

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      Thanks for that Kathy x

  • @kimberley1195
    @kimberley1195 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    Thanks Shauna thoroughly enjoying this series,there was blame on both sides but Diana’s fans won’t believe she put a foot wrong and she was just perfect.

  • @jeanettesantarelli1795
    @jeanettesantarelli1795 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +38

    I wonder how painful it would be for William to hear of these stories. I pray he hasn't and won't. When Diana died as with all the others I was shocked I even remember the day and where I was. Then my concern was the boys, how devastating for them and so public. I thought the our late Queen's reaction was absolute proof of the importance of her grandsons. I felt when she came out and said that her immediate concern was to be away with them during that time was rightly so as it would be for any loving grandmother. Now this may cause a bit of a storm, but I wondered at the time as tragic as Diana's death was, it left her at the pinnacle of her popularity, I am not sure if she wouldn't spiralled down as time went on and in the end life wouldn't have so kind. When one is at that level of height the fall can be far.
    Shauna, I do appreciate your book reviews and look forward to them. It would be great to hear an uplifting and joyful story at some time. Something that warms ones heart. Keep up the good work, and thank you.

    • @usercarefree44
      @usercarefree44 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I totally agree...especially if Diana had continued her association with dodgy Dodi Fayed and his family. She was more a rebel than people realise...Harry takes after her and not in a good way.

    • @carmenFreixas47
      @carmenFreixas47 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      William knows everything, only with the truth one can grow, he has his own problems which are not told.

    • @loreensmith4864
      @loreensmith4864 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      William lived it, met her lovers, is on record as saying his mother embarrassed him. There's nothing he didn't know about his mother. He critisized her private secretary for writing what she was like, said he was disloyal not lying. That same guy is now Ametican helping Netflix write its rubbish. I wonder how he'll answer his kids questions in years to come.

  • @kayhamilton3790
    @kayhamilton3790 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    IMO I feel Diana was looking for a 'Mills and Boon' romance and Charles was not able to provide the fairytale fantasy she was seeking. I'm nor sure she would have ever been able to accept that the romance fades after time to be replaced with deep love and respect. I loved Diana but am beginning to see her in a different light. Her death was tragic but I wonder if she would have ever been able to cope with ageing. ❤from regional Victoria Australia

    • @dianaroach3093
      @dianaroach3093 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      That's why one needs to be friends first. Marriage has it's up's and downs. You learn to pick your battles. There is no such thing as a fairytale.

  • @SirSquirrelalot
    @SirSquirrelalot 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +43

    I truly appreciate these speculative biographical Royal books. The authors seem to attempt a full, balanced recounting of the Wales' relationship but usually fail due to their own partisanship. Regardless, it adds to the overall context and progression of a marriage tied to power. No one individual is completely faultless - and these two are riddle with flaws. I love the bookclub Shauna! Thank you!❤

  • @svatisingh1
    @svatisingh1 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +33

    These book readings are just the best, I am loving this series so much! :))

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      I'm so glad!

    • @vickidickinson2888
      @vickidickinson2888 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      This is my happy place. My other reader is doing a heavy book at present but I love you both and wait for your uploads.
      I do love your wide range of programs, Shauna.

  • @vericarauza5830
    @vericarauza5830 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +34

    In 1983 I was working in Melbourne city, when Prince Charles and Princess Diana were greeted in our city. I remember watching them drive past us as we were waving at them. They looked so happy together.
    Thanks Shauna for your most entertaining book readings. Quite often you take me back to my youth, like now. I really enjoyed seeing Prince Charles and very beautiful Diana. I love the fact that Prince William looks like her.

    • @dalemaree7022
      @dalemaree7022 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      I was married on that day. Heading to church, only to find out Mt Alexander Rd was closed off. A police officer spoke to us, opened the barriers, and waved us through. Consequently, we made it into the city. WAY early, so we had to stop at a city park and chill for over half an hour. 😂 We spent our time watching earlier bridal parties' photos shoots. 16.4.1983 Finally, we headed to the Uniting Church Collins St, back on schedule. 😂❤

  • @suestansel7022
    @suestansel7022 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I’m pleased to hear that I’m not the only one who believes Diana went into the marriage with her eyes wide open!

  • @beverleightodd5710
    @beverleightodd5710 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +31

    Diana had originally gone out with Gilby prior to Charles, I believe he didn't turn up for a date so when she saw his car she poured a mix of flour and water over it ruining the paintwork.

    • @loreensmith4864
      @loreensmith4864 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That was a different date who stood her up. She wrecked his car plastering it with flour and water paste. They got to be friends again. Can't remember his name. He was the guy who took her videos to Morton for her to write his book.

  • @jasminebean5762
    @jasminebean5762 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

    Love how the royal books you have reviewed bring together differing perspectives and opinions of the same events and people. This latest is a great choice Shauna.

  • @Always_Thinking
    @Always_Thinking 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

    Really enjoying this reading 😊 I think it just shows that regardless of one's status in life "people are messy, real life is messy!" Sip❤

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I love messy 😂❤️

  • @Fifi-wv3bd
    @Fifi-wv3bd 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    I enjoyed listening to you Shauna. I remember all these stories were everywhere in the media at the time.
    It's poiingnant to hear again as the book describes the pain of 2 people trapped in a very unhappy marriage.

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Indeed!

    • @Fifi-wv3bd
      @Fifi-wv3bd 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      @thevintageread just as a wee aside I was in the restaurant mentioned in the book Lorenzo's in Knightsbridge in 1990. I worked for an airline at the time and won a trip to have lunch with Joan Collins . Other crew were there too - we'd been helping to launch her perfume. I think we all felt like fish out of water lunching there!

    • @barbraluce5706
      @barbraluce5706 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      San Lorenzo was a safe place for Diana. The owner Maria was like a grandmother to her

  • @annbannister1118
    @annbannister1118 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +74

    Yaaay wonderful ,im sitting with my 7yr old grandon ,whome is off school poorly, watching you ,aw he says you are very pretty shauna ❤

    • @kathiedevall5560
      @kathiedevall5560 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

      I hope he feels better soon 💕

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

      Awwww ❤ Enjoy those snuggles x

    • @leandabee
      @leandabee 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      How cute of your grandson, and he certainly has a discerning eye at such a young age 😅👌🏼.

  • @laurieboyles474
    @laurieboyles474 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

    Love these book club times. Thanks Shauna!

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Thanks for joining us! 🤗

  • @lbc517
    @lbc517 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Always love your book chats!! You bring the books to life ❤

  • @kathybutterfield2760
    @kathybutterfield2760 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +31

    3:40 am in Oregon and can't sleep lately so glad to see your post.
    Cheers everyone! 😊

    • @nicolajackman2809
      @nicolajackman2809 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Insomnia is the worst. Hope it's just a phase and you sleep well soon 😴

    • @susansunflower
      @susansunflower 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      4:55 am here in Alberta. Good morning.

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Cheers to you, too!

    • @LisKofod
      @LisKofod 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Sleep well 😊

    • @KatherineSpinks-cu9io
      @KatherineSpinks-cu9io 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      5am Texas. Early to watch my favorite TH-camr❣️

  • @bridgetmclaughlin6198
    @bridgetmclaughlin6198 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +31

    James Whittaker was a big Diana fan. He was the main journalist who pushed for her at the beginning. He wrote that PC would be very foolish to let her go before their engagement

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      Yes I think he had a real crush on her!

    • @loreensmith4864
      @loreensmith4864 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      She was a flirt, with all men, whatever their age. You dont think men approached the heir to the thrones wife. Had it off to a fine art we read.​@@thevintageread

  • @AuntieFloTravels
    @AuntieFloTravels 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Gosh that book is pretty steamy. I’m feeling like a fly on the wall of Diana’s boudoir. Can’t wait for next chapter!

  • @JFra127
    @JFra127 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    I love the voices! Well done Shauna.

  • @DeedraBoyer
    @DeedraBoyer 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +44

    Good morning Shauna😊Loving the diversity of your channel. Good books, good guests, and good gossip. Doesn’t get better than this.

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Thanks for the lovely comment!

  • @maureenball6733
    @maureenball6733 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    I got hold of a used copy! What I like is reading about stories we saw in newspapers back tnen. Hopefully getting more truth here.

  • @kathiedevall5560
    @kathiedevall5560 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +27

    I don't remember all this from the tapes! Wow I guess some of it wasn't released. I think I'd remember. God how embarrassing.

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      This was censored! It was an exclusive for this book!

  • @PatriciaMenefee
    @PatriciaMenefee 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +25

    You are the best book reviewer!

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      Aw thanks! 😊❤️

  • @lindacollins5979
    @lindacollins5979 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Love this book... Watch all your videos.. You are brilliant

  • @karenzielke9387
    @karenzielke9387 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    We love your book readings too! You are a natural entertainer💜

  • @nikbull1258
    @nikbull1258 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Kia Ora from across the ditch. Went to bed early last night so am enjoying this on a lovely Saturday Summer afternoon. Nothing like a bit of juicy gossip.

  • @annatjienilsen539
    @annatjienilsen539 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    It's funny how he did not mention Manneken, who was Diana's fling before Harry's birth

    • @LeeDon76
      @LeeDon76 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Or Mark Dyer…

  • @Veronica-o2m
    @Veronica-o2m 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Love your book chats ❤❤❤❤

  • @lindastinson5160
    @lindastinson5160 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    I’m loving this book! These events seem like just yesterday!

  • @janerochester
    @janerochester 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    Good morning Shauna! It’s 6:30 here in Florida and I have been waiting for this next installment!❤

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Enjoy

    • @DeedraBoyer
      @DeedraBoyer 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I’m a fellow Florida fan. Where are you? I live in Orlando (Maitland ).

  • @lindastinson5160
    @lindastinson5160 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I love all your videos, but this book is extra fun! Thank you so much for this whole channel! ❤

  • @patiyer4134
    @patiyer4134 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    Fantastic read by you. Sip with first morning coffee. Love your reads which include the dramatic inflection of your voice during key moments. ❤

  • @vickislominski7618
    @vickislominski7618 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Oh Shauna, you are delightful! 😊

  • @kathiedevall5560
    @kathiedevall5560 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

    Good morning from Texas ❤

  • @rlpb2269
    @rlpb2269 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Very juicy and revealing! Thanks for sharing! 💟

  • @tishamathis1607
    @tishamathis1607 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Oh my, can't wait for Chapter 3, thank you for reading this to us.

  • @SusanMarg
    @SusanMarg 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    😆😂😂😁 I wonder if Whittaker, with his battered armour, white horse and one eye, realized how much he was revealing. A bit of unintentional friendly fire me thinks. I'm really enjoying this one... and the voices and asides😂❤

  • @RosieES8288
    @RosieES8288 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    Can't wait. Sounds all very sordid. But I will be back for Ch 3

  • @lesleyhogg2495
    @lesleyhogg2495 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +34

    Morning all. Looking forward to this. Thanks Shauna.

  • @TTTTTT-ix6tu
    @TTTTTT-ix6tu 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    You do a good book review. Thanks for that Shauna.

  • @tenilleadams3903
    @tenilleadams3903 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Hi Shauna , Thank you for doing these weekly book chat - it is a '' much enjoyed time out '' - cant wait for chapter 3

  • @birdlover9082
    @birdlover9082 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Love when you read and critique parts of these delicious books!!!

  • @sdvanon1285
    @sdvanon1285 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    I so enjoy your book videos! This book is hilarious, but especially in the way you share it with us.

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I know! It's a wild one! 😂😂😂

  • @SH29824
    @SH29824 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

    Such a sneaky look into their personal lives

  • @pennytomassi6595
    @pennytomassi6595 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    😂😂😂 OMG I laughed so much at all the voices. Shauna you are soooo funny. ❤

  • @SH29824
    @SH29824 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    I so enjoy these book chats!!!!

  • @Superdesertangel8
    @Superdesertangel8 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Oooh, it's juicy, indeed, Shauna. Loving every second. Thank you so much for sharing this. Your reading and storytelling skills are fabulous. Can’t wait for the next bit! Angelina from the UK ❤

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Glad you enjoyed it Angelina x

  • @honeym210
    @honeym210 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +43

    I think Charles tried his best to make a go of the marriage but Diana's eating disorders and childishness, always wanting attention, was very hard to deal with, not to mention her cheating! And I believe she cheated first, probably trying to make Charles jealous. It did not work. It drove him away.

  • @allisonanderson5224
    @allisonanderson5224 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

    ❤❤❤YES!!oh what a treat after huge day❤SIP🎉

  • @liznaz8253
    @liznaz8253 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    In America, we say " Aren't they full of themselves!"😊

  • @rosebud-ame
    @rosebud-ame 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very much enjoyed❗️ ♥️

  • @sharonmcloughlin
    @sharonmcloughlin 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Hello all from melbourne....sip

  • @jackiegould1569
    @jackiegould1569 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    My only complaint to day is that you stopped before the end of the book! I am really loving this one!

  • @dangerkittyfilms
    @dangerkittyfilms 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great juicy book 📖 😮 Thanks!

  • @kayrolofson6753
    @kayrolofson6753 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Thanks Shauna you always share interesting books. SIP

  • @JaniceRogers-hb3js
    @JaniceRogers-hb3js 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    Their lives are so complicated. I'd go crazy if I lived like they do.

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      It would be exhausting!

  • @pomme800
    @pomme800 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    The book chats are my favorites❣

  • @susanturnbull8180
    @susanturnbull8180 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Good morning Shauna ❤

  • @kathleenprescot9986
    @kathleenprescot9986 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Hi Shauna ❤

  • @dianemcgill9965
    @dianemcgill9965 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    WOW! This was some juicy new information for me today. Thanks Shauna!!!

  • @louisetitterton507
    @louisetitterton507 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    Very interesting.

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      It is isn't it!

    • @louisetitterton507
      @louisetitterton507 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@thevintageread I want to give you the heart emoji too.... One of the things I love about our community is that we read /look at books/ articles/magazine playbooks that may not fit our narrative but we will look at it with an open mind ( at least I hope we do). I have decided to stop looking at too much Harkle content. There is too much analysis of their visit in the Palisaides. There is no need to analysis it. They are doing it for publicity,

    • @louisetitterton507
      @louisetitterton507 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I decided I was going to do the same with the Harkles. I didn't mind listening to reasoned analysis such as what Taz and you do and HRH Jen but there started being too much faux outrage. I love your book reviews and would much rather hear those especially seeing you have read very widely on the Royals so I appreciate where you think there might be bias and wny.

  • @LeeDon76
    @LeeDon76 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    In 1978 Diana worked as a nanny for Philippa and Jeremy Whitaker for 3 months. Maybe that’s why he’s biased, if they are related.

  • @jm162
    @jm162 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Isn't it quite unfair how much the tampongate tapes have been thrashed out in public (still) and misquoted yet the Squidygate tapes are totally overlooked even though they are more gross!!!

    • @evelynharper6346
      @evelynharper6346 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I agree.

    • @JoanMorrison-vq2jc
      @JoanMorrison-vq2jc 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Well said! 😅. Whenever Charles slipped up it was major headlines but if Diana purposely planned and plotted and schemed it was hidden and ignored. She really was devious. 😮😮

  • @nicoletteralfe733
    @nicoletteralfe733 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I’ve never read what was on the tapes! I was a young mum at that time so it was something I heard about in the background of the busyness of family life! This book is a real eye opener for me!

  • @dianeedwards9958
    @dianeedwards9958 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Good morning from Mexico 🇲🇽

  • @jacquelinearcher1158
    @jacquelinearcher1158 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Charles ..was he jealous? Or just miffed she was a nightmare at home and an Angel 😇 in public…he saw the other side of her and he had to cope with tantrums at home… then face the adoration in public.

    • @LeeDon76
      @LeeDon76 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Very good point,and he could hardly say she’s a cow at home you know.

    • @StStStS
      @StStStS 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      She said on tape that she was ‘almost neurotic’, crying in the car on the way to engagements with Charles, then would ‘step out of the car and…’ (be fairytale Princess for her adoring Public 😬🙄) It must have wrecked his nerves. It was not unreasonable for him to expect that she was there because of him and as a support for him. Hate when people say he couldn’t handle her popularity.

  • @carolcjcallinghamwoods3501
    @carolcjcallinghamwoods3501 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    What a revelation! I always thought that Squidgy was James Hewitt, & I've not heard of Gilbey or Philip Dunn. Wow I'm learning a lot, here! Thanks Shauna.

  • @RupalRTDesigns
    @RupalRTDesigns 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I love your comments & giggles while reading these books.

  • @janerochester
    @janerochester 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Of course you did not disappoint, so much juicy info I had not heard before! Can’t wait until next week, going to watch this again! Thanks ❤☕️👏🏻👏🏻

  • @JustMe-ep9fr
    @JustMe-ep9fr 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for another brilliant video Shauna! Well done! Plenty of surprises in this chapter. I was able to find the book used online. It's supposed to arrive at the end of the month. Will continue watching your videos when the book arrives. Thank you Shauna for what you do best!

  • @crazyplantlady7985
    @crazyplantlady7985 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    You do make these books interesting. I love how you read and give thoughts, and your animation and voices are brilliant. Look forward to next weeks installment!

  • @Barkieboy
    @Barkieboy 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Hi from Queensland sip

  • @AnitaBaker-s8o
    @AnitaBaker-s8o 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I love to hear you ,so full of fun its contagious!

  • @Fiona86555
    @Fiona86555 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This is so much fun to listen to, thank you 👏

  • @loreensmith4864
    @loreensmith4864 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    According to Burrell Diana lay down on thecstairs when she saw the queen mother coming!

  • @michelleharris504
    @michelleharris504 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I love your book reviews!!! I have more to read than ever thanks to you Shauna!! I buy almost every book you review because I can't stand not knowing every detail. I finally got The housekeepers diary after it came down from being $300 hahahaha!

  • @kathleenkinchela7180
    @kathleenkinchela7180 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi Shauna,patiently waiting for chapter 2❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Every Friday 9.30 PM 😊

  • @avissmith8384
    @avissmith8384 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    Oh wow, I
    love the goss! More than I should maybe🤣🍾🥂😘

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      A naughty pleasure! 😂

  • @RebeccaBryant-c6i
    @RebeccaBryant-c6i 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I am loving this one.

  • @LisKofod
    @LisKofod 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Goodafternoon 😊 🌹 sip 🎉

  • @margaretmorris672
    @margaretmorris672 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    This is such a juicy book, love it ❤

  • @allisonanderson5224
    @allisonanderson5224 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    13:19 but didn't the Queen have the kids on the little ponies quite young? I reckn Diana Chose the instructor not to be the queen or their father...😊😮

  • @chay0407
    @chay0407 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Red is your colour, Shauna! Beautiful.

  • @jmfs8738
    @jmfs8738 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I so appreciate your Friday Book Club! Through every story, you find an entertaining way to bring the characters to life. - I imagine that makes you a much sought-after party guest too! Happy New Year🎉

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      When people used to have dinner parties…I was invited 😂

  • @heatherleutscherwarren9459
    @heatherleutscherwarren9459 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Excellent reading Shauna 😊!

  • @debbieclark7031
    @debbieclark7031 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Thank you so much this was a blast !! I'm gobsmacked at all the juicy parts too !! Have a wonderful day🌼🌼🌼

  • @africanborn2443
    @africanborn2443 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    That 'riding lessons for the boys' business because their dad was lacking is baloney. She asked him for riding lessons for herself first, then brought the boys into it as an excuse for seeing him more often!

    • @LeeDon76
      @LeeDon76 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Before that she was known to want nothing to do with horses.

  • @cornelia9778
    @cornelia9778 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Well, that book gives new meaning to the word juicy when applied to books.

  • @marileearsenault4749
    @marileearsenault4749 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Can't wait for next Friday. This is so interesting Shauna. Woohoo

  • @SusanField-qf7ku
    @SusanField-qf7ku 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Gave me gone with the wind vibes!! lol!

  • @Space_cadet-Lisa
    @Space_cadet-Lisa 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Ooh I forgot it was Friday and book reading day
    Thanks Shauna this is a very juicy book indeed ❤😂

  • @sdvanon1285
    @sdvanon1285 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

    Perhaps it was not jealously that motivated Charles but annoyance with the shallowness and superficiality of people. By that time, he had achieved much: Prince's Trust, managing the Duchy, deeply informing himself and on many societal issues ... He wanted to be a relevant and useful king ... really serving the country in a lasting way. To the people and the media, Diana was a sweet, likeable clothes horse who loved babies.
    Unfortunately, when the very young Diana matured enough to take on more serious issues, the marriage was over (and Charles never seemed to think of mentoring and guiding his young wife). Taking on the landmine issue was the most important thing she did.

    • @deborah85728
      @deborah85728 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      In the past , Charles was the baddie in most people ‘s opinion ( I am two months younger than him and lived through all those years ) and now Diana is 😳 . Surely the truth is much more complicated than that for goodness sake , neither is or was a saint , both in their ways remarkable people .
      What struck me forcibly today was just how young and vulnerable Diana was . She was thrust from relative obscurity into the glare of the spotlight in a very different world , where I believe she didn’t receive enough guidance and support , probably not because people were unkind but they didn’t realise just how much she needed it ! Sad .

    • @fwgre9654
      @fwgre9654 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      💯

  • @KezWills-vp8rj
    @KezWills-vp8rj 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Loved it Shauna, looking forward to next Week.
    💐💐👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks for joining us! Looking forward to next week too!

  • @sanders2378
    @sanders2378 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks Shauna. I got the book on Kindle, it may be an update one as it has a subtitle of Royal blood feud.

  • @kennieprater1555
    @kennieprater1555 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Can't wait for next Friday!!!

  • @alysoncaddick6344
    @alysoncaddick6344 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +33

    Really, James? Of course she was! Basically, Diana had a gigolo.
    Diana was human with faults as well as a heart of gold. Six of one, half a dozen of the other, in my opinion.

    • @thevintageread
      @thevintageread  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

      Yes she was a fascinating, complicated woman x