Royal Subjects A Biographer’s Encounters
Royal Subjects A Biographer’s Encounters by Theo Aronson, published by Pan in 2001, is a 2nd edition memoir that offers a unique perspective on the British Royal family. This 235-page book presents a blend of humor and personal anecdotes, detailing Aronson’s experiences as he navigates his role as an official biographer. The narrative begins with his childhood encounter with the Queen Mother and spans decades, highlighting his interactions with various royal figures, including Princess Alice and Princess Margaret.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of stories that reveal the royal family in more relatable moments, showcasing their personalities beyond public appearances. The memoir includes amusing accounts of informal gatherings, such as lunching with Princess Margaret and enjoying tea with the Queen Mother. Through these encounters, Aronson reflects on the nature of royalty and the art of biography, making this work a thoughtful exploration of both subjects.
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A touching and funny memoir of how one man’s life became interwoven with the Royal family, seeing them with their guard down as we never do.
Theo Aronson first met the Queen Mother as a boy in South Africa when she and George VI stopped on their Empire tour at a local railway station for a meet and greet. Fast foward three decades and he is appointed official biographer to the ageing Princess Alice, who grew up in the court of Queen Victoria; through this and his later books he has at-home interviews with the Queen Mum, Princess Margaret, Charles et al.
While also a reflection on royalty and writing, the gems you’ll discover along the way are hilarious descriptions of lunching on a scotch egg (and Scotch) with Margaret, bizarrely gracious teas with the Queen Mother, tales of the ageing aunts in Kensington Palace and much more.
‘A jewel of a book.’ Sunday Times
‘Compelling and funny . . . I was riveted’ Sunday Telegraph
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