Andrew Morton Livres

Lady Di... Elle est régulièrement à la une de tous les journaux du monde. On a loué sa simplicité, vanté son élégance, admiré sa vie de famille, envié son destin de star. Bref, on en a fait l'héroïne d'un conte de fées ! Une image fausse, truquée, affirme Andrew Morton, journaliste iconoclaste. Et de le prouver dans ce livre qui a eu l'effet d'une bombe en Angleterre tant il fourmille de révélations stupéfiantes et scandaleuses sur la vie - pas si rose - de la princesse de Galles ! Décidé à traquer la vérité, l'auteur a multiplié les rencontres avec les proches de la jeune femme, pour découvrir une princesse malheureuse aux tendances suicidaires... L'envers d'un conte de fées qui aurait dû commencer le 29 juillet 1981 à Buckingham Palace...

Written in the period after the separation of Diana and Charles and before their divorce, this reveals how Diana, who became a princess before she had reached maturity, was at last learning to become a woman in her own right rather than a puppet of the palace

A captivating and unique biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret, told by the internationally renowned royal biographer Andrew Morton.

The definitive biography of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, written by the world's best-known royal biographer, Andrew Morton.

"Renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain's longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War to navigating the divisive political landscape of the present day, Queen Elizabeth was a reluctant but resolute queen. This is the story of a woman of unflagging self-discipline who will long be remembered as mother and grandmother to Great Britain, and one of the greatest sovereigns of the modern era"-- Provided by publisher

"I'd been carrying around the ring with me....I would not let it go. You hear a lot of horror stories about proposing and things go horribly wrong, but it went really, really well." --HRH, Prince William of Wales. The marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton marks a pivotal royal event. As the second in line to the throne and son of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, William carries the hopes of millions. Catherine, a "commoner" destined to become a princess, adds a touch of romance and modernity to this traditional union. Acclaimed biographer Andrew Morton, who was trusted by Diana to share her story, has followed William since birth. He offers unique insights into the couple's backgrounds, childhoods, and their early relationship at university. The narrative captures their journey through public scrutiny, their private engagement in Kenya, and the grandeur of their wedding day. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs, this work serves as both a chronicle and a lasting memento of a memorable occasion, revealing the public spectacle alongside intimate moments, as only the author of Diana: Her True Story can.

"The marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton is one of the most significant royal events of recent times. As second in line to the throne, the elder son of the much mourned Diana, Princess of Wales carries the hopes and expectations of millions of people around the world. As a"commoner" who will become a princess, Catherine brings beauty and freshness to a very traditional union. William and Catherine: their lives, their wedding portrays the histories and characters of the couple, examining their intriguing romance, their engagement and the build-up to the big day itself, as well as covering the wedding in detail. Kate's emergence as a style queen, royal weddings past and present, what the future holds for the royal couple and every fascinating detail about the wedding of the year is explored in this handsome record of an event that will define the British royal family for a century"--Jacket.