Battle of Brothers: The true story of the royal family in crisis – UPDATED WITH 12 NEW CHAPTERS

I have really enjoyed reading this very informative and well researched book which I feel gives an accurate reflection on the issues that led to the split between William and Harry. Those issues came to a head during the latter years of both Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip lives who were, purportedly, loving grandparents. Sadly both the Queen and Prince Philip both died with no sign of reconciliation between the brothers.

I have been right through this book. Predictable matter on Charles & Diana & Camilla. How they could of not seen what Meghan/Rachel Zane coming is beyond me. To have retained the 3A's, put all of her gear in storage in Canada - that's another source that is usually right, just happened upon Harry, etc etc - seriously - my thoughts are they planned this together from the early stage of their relationship thinking the Queen would give them everything they wanted, or she set out to get what she thought she would get. Charles - setting up a bar for 2 teens - i hope the tax payer paid £0 toward that. Diana & Charles - both should of been ashamed of their behaviour. I went into this with an open mind. Glad the pair of them have gone - and lets hope Harry made a very tight pre-nupt. An utter disgrace regarding Xmas this year - a woman who has served her Country & Philip 99 yrs old - it is beyond cruel & I am sure the rest of the family would of played 'happy families' just to keep the peace. The pair of them should be paying back the costs of the wedding and any money they have had during this 12 month 'trial period'. It was good to hear that William & Spencer tried to make him see sense. Kates face said it all at the Common Wealth Service - well done Kate - I should imagine not much goes past Kate. Would like to ask the author some questions. Well worth a read even if you are not a Royal Fan - I am not a fan but understand that the concept is good for the UK. Lets always remember that privately they are beyond rich and doubt they will stress over the heating bill this year etc but they are human. Harry what an utter mug - good grief the woman was dressing up in outfits very similar to Diana - that is creepy odd behaviour

A well considered, objective account of the issues surrounding the two brothers. Lacey displays an excellent knowledge of the lives of the royal family, and the workings of the systems that support them. He is also very well connected to those people who shared and witnessed the events that he outlines. He has, therefore, provided very detailed accounts and analysis of the events that has led to the divisions between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the rest of the family.He provides detailed analysis of the brothers' personalities and the events that shaped them. I certainly was provided with insights into their characters that I was not really aware of before, or events that I had forgotten. For example, I had forgotten how William, as a young child, has been quite naughty and difficult at times. How indulgent Charles and, particularly, Diana had been with him and how it was Harry who was the more hesitant, quiet child. I think most people, today, would say that they believed it was probably the other way around.Lacey shows that things are not always quite as they seem. He highlights events and actions by both brothers that makes us question our beliefs. He shows the power of the tabloid press and media platforms, in the presentation of the events and the brothers themselves. He shows how the brothers have, to a certain degree, been stereotyped and these stereotypes have been reinforced over the years. The book has certainly made me re-evaluate the character and actions of William, in certain respects.The marketing of the book suggests that it would be presenting 'the other side of the story', with regards to the royal rift. Harry and Meghan have presented their side, now we would hear the other side. However, that is not the case. The book outlines both sides. It is an objective analysis of the events and clearly discusses the points of view of all parties. It's for the reader to decide where their sympathies lie.Personally, I find it all very sad. Obviously, things changed drastically when Harry married Meghan. It's just a shame that they couldn't work things out to accommodate everyone. I can see how both brothers feel that their actions are the right ones, for different reasons, so I cannot really see things being resolved.

The media could not be loaded.

I got this book for my friend as she really enjoyed stuff like this so one day we were talking and she said to me that she found this book and wanted to know If I would get it for her so I did and she Loved it so If you Like to read and are in to hearing abut stuff like this then this is the book for you

GIVES A HISTORY AS TO WHY THE BOYS THINK AS THEY DO TODAY. THEN HE TELLS US WHAT WE'VE ALL BEEN THINKING. & HE THROWS IN SOME BEHIND THE SCENES TID BITS NOT MADE PUBLIC.

I know he wrote this because he had rushed into print, quite naively, on the first version of this book. In a sense he had to rewrite in order to catch up with what people were thinking and restore his own credibility. But he now does the subject justice, and he's a very engaging writer.

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