Gyles Brandreth Bücher

Königin Elizabeth und Prinz Philip verkörpern die Monarchie schlechthin. Doch obwohl sie unter ständiger Beobachtung der Boulevardpresse stehen, ist wenig über das Paar bekannt. Gyles Brandreth war ein besonderer Zugang zum englischen Hof gestattet, er konnte das Herrscherpaar viele Monate begleiten und zahlreiche Mitglieder der königlichen Familie interviewen. Seine Doppelbiographie gewährt einen Einblick in das private Leben der Windsors. Elizabeth und Philip, beide Ur-Ur-Enkel der legendären Königin Victoria, kommen aus Elternhäusern, die unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten. Der griechische Prinz mit deutschen Wurzeln war bis zu seiner Heirat quasi heimatlos, verbrachte Kindheit und Jugend zwischen Paris, Darmstadt, Salem und Schottland. Dagegen steht die behütet aufgewachsene Elizabeth, die sich schon als Teenager in ihn verliebte. Brandreth sucht nicht nur das Geheimnis dieser in vielen privaten wie politischen Krisen erprobten Ehe zu ergründen, sondern richtet seinen Blick auch auf ein faszinierendes Stück Zeitgeschichte.

Der verlorene Weihnachtsmann - bk75; Heyne Verlag; Gyles Brandreth; pocket_book; 1996

Gyles Brandreth hat das definitive Buch über Charles und Camilla geschrieben, über die ungewöhnlichste Liebesgeschichte unserer Zeit. Brandreth, Intimus des britischen Königshauses, entwirft das authentische Porträt der Beziehung zwischen dem Prince of Wales und der Frau seines Lebens. Alle Welt glaubt sie zu kennen, aber wie sind Charles und Camilla wirklich? Welches Erbe hat sie geprägt? Und wie wurden sie zu denen, die sie heute sind? Kenntnisreich, subtil und mit einer Fülle von zuvor nie geschilderten Anekdoten lüftet Brandreth das Geheimnis einer großen Liebe.

A personal account of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, this book offers a unique perspective from a writer who intimately knew her family. Gyles Brandreth first met the Queen in 1968 and maintained a relationship over fifty years, gaining privileged access through his friendship with the Duke of Edinburgh. His detailed records of encounters and conversations with the Queen, as well as insights from her family and friends, create a compelling portrait of her extraordinary life. Covering her childhood in the 1920s, the war years at Windsor Castle, and the modern era with Harry and Meghan, the narrative reflects a tumultuous century of royal history while providing an intimate look at a remarkable woman. Praise for Brandreth's royal writings highlights his ability to capture the essence of his subjects with warmth and insight, making his accounts both engaging and informative. His works are celebrated for their unique perspectives and rich detail, ensuring that readers gain a deeper understanding of the royal family and the historical context in which they lived. This account stands out as a heartfelt tribute to a figure who shaped modern Britain.

When first I appear I seem mysterious, But when I am explained I am nothing serious. What am I? A RIDDLE! Was that too easy? How what goes ninety-nine BONK (a centipede with a wooden leg)? Or which famous book was written by Charles Chickens (Great EGGspectations, of course!)? In this book you'll find a whole host of amazing riddles. Some will get you head scratching, some will make you laugh, and all are a lot of fun. Plus find out some brilliant riddling facts, and top tips on how to solve the trickiest brain-teasers. Written by Master of Funny and Collector of Riddles Gyles Brandreth, this is the ultimate, riotous Book of Riddles!

This is the story of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - the longest-serving consort to the longest-reigning sovereign in British history. It is an extraordinary story, told with unique insight and authority by an author who knew the prince for more than forty years.Philip - elusive, complex, controversial, challenging, often humorous, sometimes irascible - is the man Elizabeth II once described as her 'constant strength and guide'. Who was he? What was he really like? What is the truth about those 'gaffes' and the rumours of affairs? This is the final portrait of an unexpected and often much-misunderstood figure. It is also the portrait of a remarkable marriage that endured for more than seventy years.Philip and Elizabeth were both royal by birth, both great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria, but, in temperament and upbringing, they were two very different people. The Queen's childhood was loving and secure, the Duke's was turbulent; his grandfather assassinated, his father arrested, his family exiled, his parents separated when he was only ten. Elizabeth and Philip met as cousins in the 1930s. They married in 1947, aged twenty-one and twenty-six.Philip: The Final Portrait tells the story of two contrasting lives, assesses the Duke of Edinburgh's character and achievement, and explores the nature of his relationships with his wife, his children and their families - and with the press and public and those at court who were suspicious of him in the early days. This is a powerful, revealing and, ultimately, moving account of a long life and a remarkable royal partnership.

A personal account of the life and character of Britain's longest-reigning monarch __________ This intimate, personal biography of Queen Elizabeth II tells the story of her remarkable life, reign and times, from a perspective unlike any other. Gyles Brandreth writes the Queen's tale candidly with grace and sensitivity from the view of someone who met her, talked with her and kept a record of those conversations. Brandreth knew the Queen's husband well and knows the new King and Queen Consort. Told with authority, a refreshing dose of humour and moving honesty from a totally unique viewpoint, Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait is the must-have biography of the longest-serving monarch in English history, of a woman who represented not only her people but stood as an emblem of fortitude and resilience worldwide throughout her long life. Elizabeth II - what was she really like? What made her the person she was? By GYLES BRANDRETH: 'The writer who got closest to the human truth about our long-serving senior royals.' Libby Purves, THE TIMES __________