{"product_id":"9781035027491","title":"Charles III","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe instant No. 1 \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, updated with exclusive new material on the tests and triumphs of 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Scoops aplenty are here . . . An irresistible insider account of momentous royal events' -\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eMelanie Reid, \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Fascinating . . . the book everyone is talking about' - \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy the acclaimed royal biographer and commentator Robert Hardman, \u003ci\u003eCharles III\u003c\/i\u003e is an intimate portrait of the monarch that draws on unrivalled access to the Royal Family, their close friends and staff, plus previously unseen papers from the Royal Archives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith damaging headlines unleashed by the Sussexes, political crises and questions about the future of the monarchy, Charles III had no shortage of challenges when he came to the throne. The Royal Family then faced a double blow in early 2024 when the King and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, were diagnosed with cancer. By the end of the year, the King had returned to regular duties, dealing with a new government at home and diplomatic turmoil abroad. As head of state of fifteen nations, he would soon find himself caught up in the new and uncertain world order taking shape following the election of President Trump.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dramatic story is uncovered here, along with the vital role played by Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal and others. From the emotional days following the death of Elizabeth II and the truth about the King's relationship with Prince William and Prince Harry to his handling of Prince Andrew, Hardman takes us behind the pomp and ceremony to reveal Charles the man as well as the monarch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthoritative and richly insightful, \u003ci\u003eCharles III \u003c\/i\u003eis the definitive account of a king determined to maximize 'the time God grants me' - and enjoy it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'This glorious book reveals the real Charles III. Hardman's magisterial biography, full of detail about the King, the Queen and the Sussexes alike, will become a historical document' - Simon Heffer, \u003ci\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardman, Robert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57568290439542,"sku":"9781035027491","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1208\/4146\/files\/9781035027491.jpg?v=1774608806","url":"https:\/\/chepstowbooks.co.uk\/products\/9781035027491","provider":"Chepstow Books \u0026 Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}