The New Royals: Queen Elizabeth's Legacy and the Future of the Crown

Ms Nicholl’s (mostly optimistic) narrative moves quickly, but doubles back several times, whether to talk about the unlikelihood (now moot) of William leapfrogging over Charles to the throne, or to examine the dynamics of soft power. While the repetition doesn’t cause the reader to lose the plot, it does become annoying. Overall, the book is a cogent overview, but doesn’t completely fill in the shadows.The author frankly (and refreshingly) addresses certain points, such as the Cambridges’ awkward tour of the Caribbean this year. Nevertheless, she does pull some punches. For example, Nicholl states that the Sussexes have forgone bestowing the Earl of Dumbarton on Archie because they want a private life for him, and she also discusses the letters patent in 1917 that confer prince and princess titles only on the grandchildren of monarchs. With all that noted, Nicholl fails to address that on the Oprah interview, the Sussexes insinuated that Archie wasn’t made a prince because of his race.I would rate this book a 3.75 stars, if not for the following tale: “President Donald Trump, who rudely kept the Queen waiting ahead of their meeting and then walked in front of her during an inspection of the Guard of Honor at Windsor Castle. Privately the Queen is said to have described Trump as “an enigma.” Perhaps it explains why, when she posed for an official photograph with President Trump and his wife, Melania, her staff failed to move a dog bowl that was on a plastic mat right by his foot.” 10/10 observation right there. I was able to find the Trump picture online, but it should have been included in the book.

Purchased this book for someone else and they loved it.

For the most part the book was well written covered both sides of the issues pertaining to Charles and Diana‘s boys. I thought overall it was very well done

I was very satisfied with the product & it was very informative

Since the author thinks they will play an important role in the future, she should have taken a more questioning look at the present. Harry and Meghan are constantly referred to as "philanthropic" but I don't see them getting involved in anything that doesn't enlarge their bank account. MS Nicholls completely misses out on Megan's professional "victomhood" and Harry's constant whining about the horribly privileged life he has led. For all their talk about abandoning the royal life, they are tenaciously clinging to their royal titles; especially Meghan. The portrayals ofthe rest of the royals and the problems they will be facing are insightful and well-done. Charles has the most difficult job coming in after one of the greatest women in Britain's history. Monarchists and Anglophiles will find this a most enjoyable read once they get past the "Ophradizing" of the Sussexes. the rest of the royal family and the problems they will be facing are insightful and well-done.

Another book for my collection. Received on time brand new condition as expected

This is an up to date book looking forward to the royals in the years to come. So surprising that only a couple months later she would be gone. The platinum jubilee was a marvelous cap stone to her incredible reign.

This was a good book regarding the royals. Nothing much new, but was an easy read until the last few chapters.

excellent text and photos. I really enjoyed it.

I really enjoyed reading The New Royals. It is the first book I've ever read about the Royal family and whilst there were no bombshells or previously unknown revelations, it gave a very good and detailed account of the British Royal family both past and present. It was written prior to the late Queen's passing and posed questions about the future of the monarchy. The many references cited, which include previous interviews and conversations with many of the people closest to the Royals, are excellent, and give the reader a very clear understanding of how the Royal family functions. My only irritation if you like, is that the book is written by a British author but is obviously aimed at a US market, with the vocabulary and spellings in US English, rather than UK English. This was a little unexpected and dare I say slightly annoying, but I didn't let it put me off and I gave this review five stars as I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

I liked the well written text

I liked a lot of the book, but although it wasn't heavy going I did not admire the fact about Meghan's lies were not mentioned at all. Or perhaps she was just being on the fence. I did enjoy it. It's not a heavy tome or indeed heavy writing, it's easy to understand as it's only 12 chapters and goes through 70 years at a cracking pace. Some writers go through the events in more detail. This is a light skimming if you will of the Queen's reign. But she has shown quite correctly I feel (in my opinion) that William is like his grandmother as Charles is like his grandmother. Perhaps that means George will be like Charles. Who knows.

Nice, mindless reading.