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Rebel King

The Making of a Monarch

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Rebel King

By: Tom Bower
Narrated by: Peter Noble
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 No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller

Best-selling author Tom Bower reveals the making of a monarch – King Charles III

King Charles faces many challenges as he succeeds his mother to the throne. Despite his hard work and genuine concern for the disadvantaged, King Charles III has struggled in the past to overcome his unpopularity. After Diana’s death, his approval rating crashed to 4% and has been only rescued by his marriage to Camilla.

In unearthing many secrets and dramas surrounding King Charles, Bower’s book, relies on the testimony from over 120 people employed or welcomed into the inner sanctum. The result is a book which uniquely probes the character and court of Charles that no one, until now, has seen. It offers an unrivalled and intimate look at King Charles, his many years as heir and how a monarch was made.

Previously published as Rebel Prince.

 20th Century 21st Century Europe Great Britain Modern Politics & Activism Presidents & Heads of State Royalty England Inspiring Thought-Provoking

Critic reviews

‘Sensational… There is more than enough carping, cosseting and cattiness here to satisfy any appetite for royal intrigue.’ Sunday Times, Books of the Year

‘A gripping biography’ Bee Wilson, Guardian, Book of the Week

‘A devastating book by Britain’s top investigative author… extraordinary revelations’ Daily Mail

‘Explosive new book delves inside the bizarre, ultra luxury world of Prince Charles’ Sun

‘Explosive’ Huffington Post

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First off I have enjoyed listening to this book and it's well narrated but really it's just confirmed my thoughts of the Windsors and entourage. I've come to the conclusion that Prince Charles thinks he has a god given right to do as he wishes and to whom. In this book he comes across as a spoilt, self indulgent individual. Although to be fair most of the 'firm' have the same attitude.

I should stop reading/listening to biographies and memoirs concerning the Royal family as I just get annoyed at the way they seem to live on a different planet from us mere mortals, Charles more so than the rest....

Anyway I bought the book in a BOGOF so worth it..

Rebel Prince....really?

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If you only manage to read one book about royalty , do yourself a favour and make it this book! Seriously impressive and seriously informative.....

The TRUTH about Royalty

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What a bunch of greedy self regarding Neanderthals this lot are

It really comes across how hyper indulged they are

With 900000 pound holidays and 1.5 million pound back ganders from the tax payers for their “charities “

Blimey it’s nearly made me a republican

What an insight

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Enjoyed the book. Worried about the future. Charles will unfortunately not be a good king.

Worrying future??

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The story is absolutely fascinating and the insight into Charles, Diana and Camilla needs to disseminated to all.

The narrator is not the best. Hard to concentrate on and understand when there are noises in the listening background.

Should give it a go.

Should be compulsory

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