{"product_id":"the-duke-100-chapters-in-the-life-of-prince-philip-paperback","title":"The Duke: 100 Chapters in the Life of Prince Philip - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIan Lloyd\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA sparkling celebration of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, now updated with reflections on his funeral and legacy in his centenary year\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e'A fascinating account of Prince Philip as seen from every conceivable angle. Ian Lloyd demonstrates that there is much we didn't know about this much-loved \u003c\/b\u003e- \u003cb\u003eand at times controversial \u003c\/b\u003e- \u003cb\u003eroyal consort' \u003ci\u003eMajesty \u003c\/i\u003emagazine\u003c\/b\u003e The Archbishop of Canterbury called him 'bloody rude', courtiers feared he was 'a foreign interloper out for the goodies', daughter-in-law Sarah Ferguson found him 'very frightening' and the Queen Mother labelled him \"the Hun.\" Journalists have continually portrayed him as a gaffe-prone serial philanderer, with European outlets going way off-piste and claiming he has fathered 24 illegitimate children and even had a fling with a former French president. Prince Philip says \"the impression the public has got is unfair.\" though he doesn't go to great lengths to defend himself. There is no self-serving autobiography and his interviews with broadcasters or writers are done grudgingly. \u003ci\u003eThe Duke \u003c\/i\u003esets out to explore the man behind the various myths, drawing on interviews with relations, friends and courtiers, as well as Prince Philip's own words. Ian Lloyd brings to life some rare aspects of his character, from a love of poetry and religion to his fondness for Duke Ellington and his fascination with UFOs. Lloyd also explains why for over seven decades the Duke of Edinburgh has been the Queen's \"strength and stay\" - and why he is regarded by many as a national treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIAN LLOYD\u003c\/b\u003e is a full-time writer and former photographer, specializing in the British royal family. Two of his books were \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestsellers, and his writing has appeared in the\u003ci\u003e Daily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHello! \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMajesty \u003c\/i\u003emagazine. He is a frequent after-dinner speaker and a regular pundit on Sky News, BBC News and BBC Radio 5 Live. He lives in Oxford.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86 x 7.78 x 5.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766572876064,"sku":"9780750998468","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f651747b7060259220f00980c9f16d5b.webp?v=1780294888","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-duke-100-chapters-in-the-life-of-prince-philip-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}