Books

Prince Philip

For one whose views are so clearly, and often embarrassingly expressed, Prince Philip himself remains a mystery to many. Who exactly were his parents? How British (or Greek) is he? Where did he grow up? What precisely was the part played in his life by Earl Mountbatten? What does he think of the activities - and sometimes the embarrassing failures and quirks - of his children and their international superstar spouses? And how successful, after more than sixty years, is the royal marriage?

In this fascinating and sometimes provocative assessment, Denis Judd answers these, and a good many other intriguing questions about the Prince who has revitalised and modernised the British monarchy, who has led a lifetime of stormy relations with press, politicians and even his own family - and who has been called 'Britain's most misunderstood man.'

Reviews

"A sympathetic yet unsycophantic and sometimes critical profile ... full of interesting snippets."
- Sunday Express

"Thoroughly researched and confidently written ... Even non-worshippers will enjoy this book."
- Evening Standard

"Contains all you ever wanted to know about Philip - and knew nobody to ask."
- Yorkshire Post