Compared with the rest of the Royal Family, Charles is a thoroughly Renaissance man, moved by beauty, music, and art in a way that largely passes his parents, his siblings, and his sons by. Penny Junor Read Quote
Kenya has deep resonances for the royals: it was here, after all, that the young Princess Elizabeth heard of the death of her father, George VI. From that moment, she was Queen. Penny Junor Read Quote
Africa is the one place on earth where Prince Harry can be truly himself. He describes Botswana as his ‘second home,’ but this magical country is even more than that – it is his haven, his safe harbour. Penny Junor Read Quote
The monarchy needs publicity: they must be seen to be relevant. Unfortunately, they can’t just lead quiet lives. Penny Junor Read Quote
I don’t think the monarchy is tawdry in the slightest. I think the monarchy is hugely important for Britain. Penny Junor Read Quote
I feel that if I’m writing a book, it has to be an honest book: it has to say what I believe to be the truth, so that’s kind of warts and all. Penny Junor Read Quote
Britain has had some very strong and successful queens throughout history, but, since the Act of Succession in 1701, they have only been eligible to take the throne if they had no brothers. If there was a boy in the family, no matter where he came in the order of birth, he leapfrogged his sisters to take the title. Penny Junor Read Quote