I have said that all along, that Harry wouldn't have had the courage to face them all together in a confined space. The hero that he is . Can't wait to read the book
Harry has more courage than all the royals put together. He is standing up to the press alone. The royals took the cowards way out and settled out of court, which ment the press were not made accountable.
I have wondered if the reason that he didn't go to Balmoral when she asked is that he could not face the Queen knowing what he was writing about the family. That he was a bit gutless.
I have said this before. Harry does not have the guts to face those he has defamed and slandered. I wish we could have A Harry and M less 2024. I am sick and tired of these two.
So they just showed the proof that most of us already knew, BULLIES ARE COWARDS. I came from an abusive family and I still couldn’t have done to them what Harry did to people who actually loved and spoiled him rotten.
I guess he did go to the Coronation and that took some nerve, but I noticed he arrived with Beatrice and Eugenie. That walk of shame when he went to his seat smiling and waving at people who clearly wanted to ignore him was hilarious… not to mention the feather doing the work of hiding him from most of the televised service. 🤣
Also the 20 years of Queen Camilla’s work with women suffering from domestic abuse is never spotlighted by the press or her work with literacy and young children ,but they are willing to show mm talking absolute rhubarb to young girls -such a danger to them as well 🙏We are indeed fortunate to have such a sensitive and kind King and Queen 🙏🙏🙏
Queen Camilla, the late Queen Elizabeth, and Catherine Princess of Wales have each done more for women in the world than Meghan, who proudly proclaims herself a feminist and insists that the institution they are part of is misogynistic.
Hmmm...thats a take I didnt consider. That Harry didnt have the guts to show his face to his brother and uncles on that plane. And he didnt have Meghan with him on that flight, so yeah, he wouldnt have the todger (literally) to face his family then. He would have found a way to miss that flight. And he had the audacity to blame that on his brother!! That little piece of 🙄🙄🙄!!
he is a whiny petulant child, and would probably have never even tried to get to Balmoral, but his wife, or one of his handlers said, hey, this is a bad look, and if the Queen is dying, you should be there for fodder for your book. Much as Harold only went to the Coronation of his father for a deal with Dior.
Apparently they sat on the tarmac because of bad weather in Scotland. I also find it interesting that Harry decided to make that story out of whole cloth. Sometimes I think Spare should be in the fiction section of the library.
Plus he was in a huge fight with Neg, he actually had scratches on his face on arrival at Balmoral! Also that’s the night she was rumoured to have slept with her bodyguard to pay H back for not taking her with him!!! That I think was when he walked out on her after finding out on the day of the funeral!
Our late Barry Humphries always said that KC3 was his favourite person due to all KC3's important work for many years without most people not knowing what he has done/doing. 😁
I’m sadden by the fact that Harry did not learn anything from his grandmother the Queen, she was true to her people and kept her promise to them to the very end. He was an insider and flesh and blood, he went against everything the Queen stood for. I’m truly astonish how disgraceful he is and how unbelievably how he allows his wife to even get away with hurting the Queen and her/his family.
Yes - what an amazing opportunity he had, to learn from someone so incredible. But he just took it all for granted and didn't appreciate the specialness of his situation at all. Astounding stupidity.
Hazard dosent attend church at all he learned nothing from the queen and destroyed the bond he did have i believe his drugs fried his learning abilities 😮
I agree with you regarding Harry’s lack of courage to face the queen and his family before she passed. You’re right that’s why he didn’t get on that plane.
@@barbraluce5706 ... yes, and his behaviour at the unveiling of the Diana statue was downright weird, almost like he'd had a few bevvies for Dutch courage.
William is not “the man who got away”. He is the man who Meghan “failed to entice away”, from her nemesis, the beautiful HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales. As if there was ever a chance that that would happen… 🙄
A son arrivé aux royaume Meghan la sorcière a essayer de séduire William cela n a pas marché du coup la negresse blanche a voulus ce venger d une manière a mettre la zizanie dans la famille , raté du coup ils ce sont sauvés emportant avec eux aux USA leurs vengeances et médisances du coup même la bas ils ne sont pas les bienvenus ,ils sont seuls !
Megsy made money working the yacht scene. This is how she thought she'd get Prince William, hundreds of thousands of dollars along with a Netflex special. Problem is, by comparison, Candace Owens is much prettier and smarter than Megsy, so why would Prince William ever indulge with a mixed race yacht girl like Megsy. It wouldn't make any sense 😕
Wonderful commentary!!!! Fastest 28 minutes I’ve invested in without realizing!!! So intriguing!!! I’m glad the Royal Family is being given such high praise for their leadership, service, and love of their country and the people!!! It’s always been so good and true, just tried to be derailed by a chugging electric choo choo train with no guts glory or gumption to stay the course and wanting the rails all to itself knowing it can’t handle it or anything it chugs around….. God bless King Charles in his upcoming operation and recovery and for Princess Catherine for her absolute strength and courage in her recovery❤️❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸
Thank you for your excellent comment, I absolutely agree with everything you wrote. I hope Shauna will continue to share snippets from this book in her next videos, she does it so well! Take care xxx
It makes such a lovely change to hear a YT'er who does not dismiss King Charles III as a 'wimp' or a 'wastrel' (as I read the other day) but points out his sterling work as the Prince of Wales over nearly fifty years as the creator and Head of the Princes Trust. His support for the environment has been similarly groundbreaking with his backing of organic farming amongst other initiative's. He has recently signed over millions to the British Government instead of holding onto his profits from offshore Windfarms - not that this has received much attention. Instead of his many achievements he is STILL dragged over his disastrous marriage to Diana despite the fact they separated in 1992! That's 32 years ago, a lifetime by anyone's reckoning. Thank you Shauna, I thoroughly enjoyed your review, and your putting of the Gruesome Twosome firmly in their place. 🥰🥰🥰
I admire KCIII for the work he did as PW and for the work he does as King. I'm glad he is continuing to play the long game with H&M. I'm so sorry the RF has had to deal with all the stress and publicity generated by them.
Charles seems to give nothing less than 100% to lifting up other people and improving their lives. No one is perfect, but he gives it his best shot. What more can we ask of anybody?
Not all people. He can be very hard to work for. For example, commanded that someone come all the way to Balmoral from London for a meeting and at that meeting sacked him. Also has tried to get the NHS to spend scarce resources on alternative treatments which have no proven benefits just because he personally 'believes' in them. Read The Rebel Prince, it gives a very different view of Charles.
You need to read Tom Bower’s book on Charles to get a more balanced view of a very spoiled man. ‘Rebel Prince’ It will help you understand Harry better. Charles also did books and interviews whining about his family. Most likely it is why he is frozen as to doing anything to Harry, because he’d done the same thing without a narcissistic wife to bolster him.
Charles is human, he has led a pampered life but he is a very kind hardworking man who does a great deal to help others and protect the environment. ❤️
@orcharddweller1109 I don't think you can use the alternative treatments thing as a mark against his character. Misguided, perhaps, but if he believes they work better than other treatments then well-meaning and, as the commenter above said, caring.
When my husband was in his wild teenage phase, in an argument with his father, he said to his father," I will ruin your reputation". His father replied to him, "I have made my reputation, and you are making yours now, so think long and hard about your actions." That conservation stuck with my husband for all these many years. And I think it changed his life because he listened to his father. King Charles has made his reputation and harry is making his now. Thank you for your video. I think I must buy Mr. Hardman's book.
King Charles III is doing a fabulous job and one can tell he is really enjoying himself. Relaxed, finally getting a break and things working out for him. All the best. Harry and Meghan are merely a footnote in history.
Absolutely love this review! It’s very encouraging to know king Charles’ reign is marked by the desire to genuinely do good and serve others and not allowing it to be marred by the negativity, rage and tantrums of his younger son and the pap-crazy, attention-seeking wife.
But why then doesn't Charles act proactively when it comes to Harry and Meghan. Perhaps if he had done so previously there would not have had the continuous attacks from them? It appears as his ignoring and doing little has just emboldened them to continue.
@marianac715 He is King of GB and the Commonwealth. Not all are against H. Even sone in government are still pro H and that includes many in the MSM. The backlash will be pretty bad. But even if he had, that would not have changed anything that they did or will still do. Can you imagine the furore had that happened? I think it would have been given their lies a foot to stand on. No, what the RF does is exactly right. They are killing their own reputations steadily and surely.
The members of the royal family don't need the abuse and misinformation they have to endure. They are good business people they have their own money and the fact that they have to give everything to the government that later will give them their allowance making people believe they live off tax payers money, you have to be dedicated to the people and country to accept it.
@@marianac715Actually the Queen should've dealt with it. She had said they were not to use HRH. She said they were not to use the titles for merchandising. She should 've tied them to that legally. Sadly she took their word they would not. The first of many lies they have since told.
Prayers for Princess Catherine and King Charles on a speedy recovery 🙏 ❤️ no thanks to the carparkles who partially contributed to the stress which can cause illnesses. Should be stripped from the line of succession and the counselor of state in my opinion
Shauna, I think Robert Hardman owes you some big thanks! Reading comments below, looks like at least 80% of your listeners are going to be buying/reading this book! I think it’s well timed as it’s a positive view of the Monarchy and we sure did need some good news! Thank you!
I'm thankful to this author for highlighting just how insignificant the dubious duo are to the machnations of the RF. The press is partly responsible for giving them more airtime than they deserve and unnecessarily triggering the public to sell more headlines! I needed to hear this after these worrying two days of ill health in the RF. Thank you Shauna!
I absolutely agree. Most people, myself included, have no idea of the work that KC and the other working Royals have done and continue doing. The press should highlight THAT, so the public could be informed before making a decision about the existence of the Monarchy. Most people probably think that all they do is cutting ribbons and visiting hospitals and other organizations for a photo op...
part of the issue is Harold and his wife constantly using the press to push a narrative, after their less than intriguing revelations public attention would have eventually turned away, what the duo don't realize is that all their attempts at relevance are like watching someone punch themselves in the face,
@@gwae48 if people think its weak to be able to withstand the torrent of abuse by a mentally unwell adult child I suggest they give that a shot first before passing judgement. Love isn't weakness, care is not weakness, continuing to care for an ungrateful and vindictive gnarly ass takes a lot of fortitude and digging deep.
I really love this review and King Charles' belief that the work speaks for itself. What a wise mindset to live by. I am always suspicious of people who TELL me who they are - SHOW me and I'll believe you.
Thanks for your great input. It’s nice to know that Charles is relishing his new role and that Camilla gives him the support and humour he needs in his life. I’m thinking of getting a copy. No surprise that most of the books released on the royals depict Harry as a petulant whining spoiled brat! Also no surprises that he couldn’t face his family on that plane ride. Spineless and immature even at such a time!!
I have a feeling that the RF are used to dealing with the Harry we now all see. It was a shock to us because the palace had covered his bad attitude and behaviour up for all these years but the RF have been putting up with him doing nasty spiteful things when he doesnt get his way since he was a little kid having tantrums. To Charles this is the son he has always known and hence he has no trouble dealing with it. Harry himself gave us the insight in to the real him in his book spare when he was so nasty about women and the disabled and seemed proud of how he had behaved
What makes me laugh so much is The Todger in his book accusing the members of the BRF marrying cookie cutter women. Not feeling free to marry women ‘they are destined to be with’ . He’s says they are ruled but their heads and not their hearts. OMG Harry, you have failed to acknowledge those of you who were ruled by their Todgers. 😡🇬🇧
I've always found that such an odd comment from Harry. As if he thinks it's a bad thing to be ruled by one's head instead of heart. Harry should try being ruled by his head for once. He might be surprised.
Of course it all makes sense now, Harry missing the plane! Thank you for that TVR. Cowardly Daniel didn't want to enter the lion's den. And the fact that the others on that plane, would have known this was the exact reason he missed it, and they could not say anything about it. Plus the fact that he skulked out of Balmoral at dawn the next day, so he didn't have to face anyone. The plonker! There, I've said it for you. 🤣Greetings from Auckland, New Zealand.
The same happened when they arrived to alone in a different car to church for the platinum jubilee. They didn't wanted to arrive at the same moment the other family members did. Everyone was already inside the church.
Omg, for the most part, we are eye to eye on this! Additionally, I always felt with H being in Europe for Invictus, and knowing full well his grandmothers age and health condition, he should have made the time to see her. Time is so fragile!
I heard about the Princes"s Trust when I was 17. Even at that age, I realized it was special. How amazing to give others a hand up. How could anyone not be a Charles fan after learning about that? If Harry pens a Waugh sequel, it's going to do as well as Scobie's book did. People are tired of the whining and lies. He's almost 40, for goodness sake!
It was the unfortunate Diana effect. People are easily blinded by beauty. I on the other hand was more impressed with how stoic he was and used his influence on so many things but ignored mostly by the tabloids. He persevered even when he was constantly being vilified by the masses. If he severed the titles from the Harkles his popularity will skyrocket.
@@almawalker1432 I just finished Tina Brown's The Diana Chronicles (again, thanks to Shauna's review!). It is a very entertaining read; and clearly he learned vindictivness and spiteful behaviour from Diana's war with Charles. Ironically, Harry is destroying Diana's legacy.
Thank you for your detailed review of the book. Robert Hardman was interviewed on Sydney Today programme the other day and clearly said that when H and M called the queen about using the name, they TOLD her they’d done it, they didn’t ask her if it was ok. He said they said “Lillibet” not Elizabeth. So she had no choice, she was snookered. How awful.
@@janettesinclair6279 Yes, what a nasty phone call that must have been. The Robert Hardman interview is still on the Australian Today show utube channel. I’m surprised people are still saying that they asked about using Elizabeth, I hope Robert tells this on more platforms.
One assumes that Harry would have known that years ago QEII requested that family members not use Elizabeth as a given name that it would be too confusing and boring. He didn't count on the public knowing that...the liars are foiled again!
King Charles III is much like his mother; he shows grace under fire. He's always smiling and laughing. He's always occupied with uplifting the causes he believes in. I'm sure his mother TLQEII is very proud of him. I think he shows great strength.
I believe that I heard from other writings that at Camillas first marriage to Parker Bowles ,they had 800 guests .....you don't get that many people attend your wedding without being quite popular and well known ,so I never thought Camilla was an undesirable person ....Prince Charles never looked completely happy until he married Camilla
I am glad this book is such an accurate account of the King, as a Brit from his generation I believed the concerns he was raising over the years were real. That the media could not shut him up with their at times constant mockery, laughing at these opinions show his true quality. Not forgetting the 1.2 million young Brits from tough backgrounds, many from our ethnic minorities, who through The PrincesTrust he has given a leg up to help succeed. Even now the King, as his speech to OPEC showed will not be shut up by a government who I am certain are tying to muzzle him over his environmental concerns. I hope he continues for many years to quietly, within the bounds available, to be a thorn in the side of every government who put their own interests above the protection of the environment and those of the people who elected them.
That was fascinating and insightful. I knew Charles would be okay. He learnt from the best. As for the markle debacle it just keeps rolling along achieving nothing.
I've been saying for years how happy King Charles and Queen Camilla are. I'm so happy for them both they've waited a long time to be together. I have a question for people in our wonderful little community. Does anyone think Harry is at all aware of how the majority of people perceive him?? I could care less how his wife feels.
Generationally, I grew up,with Camilla as the cruel other woman that tortured our beloved Diana. It’s not my story to ever know, but I agree with you about watching their happiness and joy over the years. When it was first released, before all the controversy amped up, I was watching the first Netflix episode with my sister. As the show portrayed their quintessential love story, I turned to her and said, “you know the really true great love story in the family is Charles and Camilla and because of circumstances it will never be seen that way”. If I said that today, given the cynicism and disdain I feel towards the Sussexes, it would be shade on them, but at the time it was watching this sentimental portrayal of love and being struck by how happy Charles and Camilla were in their love, and its duration, persistence etc. As to Harry being capable of an objective perception, I honestly don’t. I hate how we appropriate words defining serious conditions into pop culture, use them loosely and then inadvertently minimize what it means to have that illness-so I’m not going to diagnose PH-but the man is clearly not emotionally healthy and there is a continual perceptional distortion, in his stories, appearances etc. wherein the things that happen to him are caused by other people or circumstances. This is his personal narrative on virtual anything I have ever heard him describe. With all that said ( and then some 🙃) I am more than confident to say the Duchess suffers (and therefore those around her suffer) from a Narcissistic Personality Disorder-cause her symptoms are as self evident as albinism. And at minimum, that’s the partner who he shapes his world with.
The genuine feelings they have for one another shows in their faces and Queen Camilla seems to be a wonderful support and caring help for her husband in the very responsible role he has. How sad that they had to wait so long to be able to marry. All those years ago Charles married Diana (having been encouraged to do so) but realistically, in hindsight, they were totally unsuited. However, without that marriage, we would not have William, Prince of Wales. Life is strange sometimes.
My thoughts exactly, he didn’t have the balls or guts to mix with the rest of them on the plane, he wanted Meagain along as a buffer. Thank goodness that was vetoed.
I guessed he didn’t have the ⚽️⚽️ to face the family , any time he was in the UK he jetted in and got out as fast as he could then complained nobody would talk with him , jeez he didn’t give anybody time to say hi , also his visit with the queen when he went straight afterwards to an interview with CBS about it was enough to tell the family to stay away from him
Thank you for stating what needed to be said. I have no doubt that your channel will grow once word gets out about your honesty concerning Royal events. I will recommend your channel to other UA-camrs.
Mine’s arriving soon. I’m looking forward to it, especially now. I’m glad Shauna spoke about other reviewers saying the book did not paint P William in a bad light because I saw one comment made on one channel and I just didn’t believe it. It was irritating that they were trying to dredge up more impressions of a lack of harmony in the RF. Anyone seeing Charles and William at the Coronation saw how they supported each other
Thanks Shauna for your wonderful review. I am buying it tomorrow with my Audible free credit. I love and admire King Charles. I have met him 3 times now, once at a relation's place for lunch. He's witty, enjoys life, very interesting to listen to and loves hearing all about you. He's a very warm and engaging person. I look forward to listening to the book. Harry and Meghan would have to be 2 of the most loathsome people on the planet. I'm just waiting for the final blow into oblivion. I hope it's sooner than later. Many thanks Madonna
That was an excellent review. I really appreciate the fact that Robert Hardman, and you, have given due credit to King Charles for his achievements rather than concentrating on the gossipy trivia that 90% of other commenters rely on.
Drinking chamomile tea and watching this with a friend. Your insights are spot on. Charles and Camilla exude a real happiness and she is embracing her role magnificently. The King is right in his approach: his good works and his deep concern for people are his legacy. Eagerly awaiting my hard copy. Merci beaucoup for listening to 14 hours so that we could have "the scoop." You are a treasure, Shawna
Terrific, balanced, representation. I enjoyed the part about H being too cowardly to be on the plane with his family, which differs from H's whining , victim ,version. So pleased that Robert Hardman has been able to represent the royals and give the truthful versions. The more H and M spew their jealous ,nastiness the more people appreciate the true royals. If M does do her memoir, the only way it will be a bestseller is if all details of her life are included, not just more royal bashing. It has to include all the rumours that are constantly surfacing as more and more people are talking and talking. The major one to be addressed is the surrogacy rumours for which their silence is deafening.
Even if she wrote her moan-moir, would you trust it’s the truth or just more lies? I won’t pay for or watch any of their garbage (Finding Freedom, Endgame, Archetypes, SpareUs, Netfux, Infectus Games, etc)!
@maggieswithenbank6709 Even when a liar lies, you can learn a lot about what's really going on. Take the multiple stories of how they met and started dating, for example; the fact that there are multiple and they always get really squirrelly about it suggests there is something there that's important and would look bad, and when you compare the stories you can at least piece together a few guesses. Or for a more straightforward example: Harry, in Spare, claiming Meghan wasn't a bully it's just that all these talented people were suddenly incompetent and she HAD to correct them constantly (which we can interpret as "nag" and "berate") and the constant correction left them in floods of tears daily (because Meghan was bullying them), which somehow had to do with racism against Meghan in the press (Harry doesn't know what racism is and just throws it out to see if it will stick and might cover for their bad behaviour. I really hope she writes a book and I hope it sells worse than Spare and Endgame even. I hope she regrets it for the rest of her life, but we get some good laughs.
❤Ms father could write a book about Meghan with all his years on caring for her. Also M her jealousy of her own sister re being more from the fathers side & M more from her mothers side. M liked bringing up her favorite R card. As well. Also even re Royalty & our dear Queen. Our Queen toured the world & spoke & mixed with many people & of all different cultures. 😊but M saying our Queen was well M s R card. M needed to get her facts correct & read & to learn the history of our dear Queen. I read M loves her name out their re gd or not so gd about her. To her it is like her name in 😊lights. Bless.😅😢😂. Nzer.
I adore king Charles! I'm an American and, to be honest, I really didn't know or think much of King Charles- if anything, I thought less of him bc of the whole Diana drama. H & M has done more for the Royal family than any PR company could. Their ridiculous crazy attitudes have made the royal family look impeccable! So huge thanks to H &M make the royal family look amazing! Yay!
Unfortunately, over the years, all the ‘drama’ with Diana has overshadowed a lot of the good stuff King Charles has done throughout his life. He’s received so little credit for his statesmanship, dignity and ability to represent our country so well on the world stage, as well as The Princes Trust and his ecological credentials. I’m very glad Robert Hardman is talking about our Kings dedication
I'm Australian and my attitude towards the royal family for most of my life has been indifference. Harry and Meghan were a great source of entertainment during the lockdown era with their silly antics. As you say, they have inadvertently boosted the reputations of the working royals.
I can't imagine the stress the RF is under having to keep a smile on their faces all while being trashed by H&M. The King needs to strip them of their titles and remove them from the line of succession. H has no guts and is not protecting his family!
@@pollyparrot9447 I'm Greek, of Romanian origin, and my attitude towards the royal family for all my life has been indifference. Like you, during the lockdown I started watching YT, mostly tarot readings on the Royal Family and from there I expanded on the info that was coming out about the twosome and the rest of the RF. I know for sure that MANY other people were in a similar situation like us. So, yes, H&M managed to bring interest into and appreciation for the RF for so MANY people!
Another brilliant review, thank you! If I had any doubt, I knew that King Charles would make it when he delivered his speech immediately after the death of HM The Queen, his mother. Typically much was made of his tantrum about the leaking fountain pen. My God, imagine the pressure under which the man had been! On a different note, I liked the then Mrs. Parker Bowles from the moment she entered public awareness. Great ladies like that are not born anymore. So thanks again and keep up the good work!
An excellent review, many thanks. 14 hours? My goodness! It sounds a really excellent read. H&M's spite, selfishness and littleness of mind is truly sad, when they have had such opportunities to do what KC3, like his mother before him, appears to be doing - which is big, serious, selfless service to others. As William and Kate seem set on doing, too. Thank goodness for them, and frankly - long live the King.
Thank you for a great review of this book. It really helps to have a balanced overview of the main characters and issues. KC has always been a man of character and has real affection for all his people. I've watched him mature from a young man to the King he has become. He has remained focused on his real interests, his people, the environment, equality, diversity, inclusion and faith. Long may he reign.
Thankyou so much for emphasising the marvellous works of our glorious King Charles the press have been so n3gligent for soo many years. Thousands of young people have been given opportunities and mentored into meaningful lives 🙏 let the gruesome twosome just disappear 🙏
Here in the USA our awareness of the Royal Family has had a real up swing! Watching their patience and tolerance under the constant assault of the Hackles...most people have increased interest and admiration for Charles, William, Anne, and Edward..and there spouses..WOW!
The difference between professional, dedicated, genuinely good people (the king & co) versus immature, insecure, amateur, petty and "common" people (the gruesome twosome).
Another fabulous review. I’m glad that KC is enjoying the role that he has waited a lifetime for. I don’t think many of us could withstand all the negativity the whole family has to endure. Thank you.
Charles looks to his place in history, not his place in the opinion polls. I am so glad to hear he feels joyful. All the senior Royals look so relaxed and happy when they are out and about. I don’t know how they do it!
Thank-you once again Shauna for your excellent review of the book 'King Charles III.' It is definitely a must read for me. I watched and followed Princess Ann and King Charles growing up and I always thought they were both very intelligent and well brought up , never waivering from their roles of being Royals. That view has never wavered despite the malicious gossip thrown at King Charles II over the years. Queen Camilla is very high in my estimation too, a lovely and intelligent lady who is doing so well in representing The Monarchy. Looking forward to your next 'Gossip Before Bed'.
Really enjoyed this review. Thank you for those 14 hrs. I am soooo glad that King Charles is being portrayed in such a positive manner. Thanks for sharing. Another book I must get!!!
The CA duo weren’t important when the queen died and they still are not important! Book sounds very good! I think KC has done a great job these past 18 months.
At first, I could not fully understand the “never complain, never explain” strategy. Over time, I see the value in it, and letting the work speak. Thanks for the interesting review! I especially liked the part about the king’ s charity to encourage businesses. What a worthwhile project!
"The sulky elephant in the room" ! omgosh You are absolutely brilliant! That must go on as an eternally fabulous saying. Hopefully i will remember that one for future use! Loving your channel and Every review. Thank you for your sun shine personality!
This was such a delightful 30ish minutes today, thank you, Shauna! You have lit the fire for my first book purchase of 2024, I want to read it all. Actually, you lit the fire for my last book of 2023...I see a trend! We're going to have to call you the Literary Faery! 🧚♀
What a fabulous review Shauna! I felt so happy after your video because your enthusiasm is so contagious and for the first time I felt optimistic about the Monarchy and actually, Charles as well.
Harry and Meghan had 'Netflix' with them at the time of the Queen's funeral.Allegedly both Harry and Meghan were wearing wires, and Meghan was even wearing a camera as seen as a box shape under her top as in video and photos.Harry and Meghan were trying to make everything about them, also merch from this sad occasion as a PR stunt.
Excellent review Shauna. 👍 Always admired King Charles, he has been right about so many things over ghe years, architecture, climate change ,arts and crafts. The King and Queen compliment each other very nicely and are he seems to be more happier/contented since they married
*Production Note* Don't use red for the border in the thumbnail. The red at the bottom is used to show viewers how much they've already watched. If a red line goes across the entire thumbnail, I think I've already watched it. I knew I hadn't only cuz it was uploaded 17 mins ago.
Lady C is coming out with another book AND… she’s hinted at some great bombshell that will dismantle the dastardly duo. She also said that she knows who will spill the tea. I would be willing to bet, it’s Lady C herself who will do so. Delicious!!!! Thank you Shauna! You’re brilliant! I can hardly wait for this book!
Shauna another succinct book review from you. Your reporting style is so user friendly. I actually say to people I live with that I’ve tapped out for however long you bless us with. A) 14 hours of listening, that’s a commitment, thank you 🙏🏻 B) wowsers! So good! So many juicy tidbits. You give the best reviews. I am blessed with your voracious reading.
I so enjoy your reviews and your way of sharing your love of books. I paritcularly appreciated the section on King Charles, what a man, what a king! It is disheartening to realise yet again how ridiculous (to put it mildly) the main stream media is - focusing on whatever gets the most clicks and is scandalous and disregarding what is good and worhtwhile and giving a balanced view. Shame on today's journalism. I love poetic justice, too ! I really look forward to more books and accounts like this one :)
Thank you Shauna great review. I am actually feeling a bit of relief and peace for the monarchy now and going forward (especially after all the vicious attacks by H&M) I am just Loving the TRUTH finally coming out behind H&M account of events ..It's about time! The King is so right the work and commitment to duty will speak for itself, and definitely has. Can't wait to read the book. You're the best, have a beautiful day. 😊🇺🇸💐
Harry had got on perfectly alright with Camilla. His gripes began later. But he and William had both accepted that " she made their father happy." That was the mature way to accept her. Not a substitute for their mother...but acceptance for their father's sake. William understood that.
It was almost midnight in Kansas when I luckily scrolled onto your fresh podcast and fabulous review ~ SO glad I tuned in. You’re always so enthusiastic Shauna - this book sounds amazing and I look forward to discovering more when my copy arrives ~ Best wishes from a Royalist Brit now living in the USA 🇺🇸
Fascinating insight. I was especially surprised about what was going on with the arrangement of travel to the Queens deathbed. How warped is Harry? Leading us all to believe or to imply that William completely ignored him. I never gave it a thought that if William talked to him whatever was said would be in the book. Also enjoyed how you divided the book up into subjects and addressed it each that way. Really appreciate all the effort you have put into this.
Thank you for listening to this book throughout the night for us. Brilliant review. Love to listen to your insights and opinions. No stealer can copy your lovely banter. Greetings from very snowy Oslo.
Excellent review, Shauna. I've always avoided reading a lot of the royal biographies -usually because of the fear of partisan authorship - but this seems to very balanced. I'll give it a go! Cheers!
Very few 30 minutes long [roughly] UA-cam videos manage to keep me engaged. This was riveting and it left me wanting more [you've convinced me to buy the book]. Brilliant review! It's good to know that the other side of the coin is being recognized in a dignified and measured manner, and also that King Charles enjoys performing his duties as King despite the targeted attacks of the Montecito moaners. No "WAHHH" tome from the King! I watched it twice!!!
Thank you Shauna - another book to add to my wish list. You've piqued my interest with this review. I do wonder why Harry didn't rent a helicopter when he 'missed' the flight. Afterall he's a pilot, right?
Really enjoyed this analysis. I don’t normally order Royal books, but I did purchase this one. I believe Robert Hardman is a respected, credible author with impeccable sources.
Thank you for such a lovely review of the book. I should receive it tomorrow and will be taking it on my trip to Monterey, CA on Saturday. Can’t wait to read it.
What a wonderful listen shauna ,,what a great book ,, but Harry was scared to be on the plane alone ,im surprised the Living legend of Aviation wasnt flying it ,,🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣,
Thank you Shauna for that beautiful insight into Charles |||. My mother is an avid reader and she has always been impressed with how intelligient King Charles is. She loves Prince William and princess katherine as do I. Im going to buy this book for my mother. Shell love it. ❤️
Thank you for the excellent review Shauna. As they say, ACTIONS speak louder than WORDS! How this typifies what Robert Hardman is portraying in this book. Compare all the actions/results from the work of King Charles to the pitiful word salad out of the California duo. Its too bad that more people don't spend their time thinking about what is real rather than blindly believing the garbage that a lot of the media propagates. I am glad that we have you and people like Robert Hardman to bring thoughtful and articulate realism to the our attention. 😊
American here: thank you for your excellent review. I can't find the book in hardcopy just yet, so I will wait to purchase it when that option is available. Love, love your posts. They are welcomed for their unfailing cheeriness, even when you discuss the gruesome twosome!!
I wonder if part of Queen Margrethe's thinking when she decided to abdicate was seeing Charles go through the loss of his mother while assuming the throne and going through all of the engagements and being steady face for a mourning public. (And, of course, she went through this when her own father died.) As it turned out, her own son could assume the throne in a much less stressful, joyful context.
Thank you for such an interesting review of this book. I can't wait to read it. RH paints a very different picture of KCIII than we have heard/read from reporters that he jealously guards his popularity and the press he receives. I feel that H&M believe this false narrative and do their best to compete for headlines when they know an important event is coming up for C & W&C. It is all so petty and childish and has not really worked as their popularity has steadily decreased in the US. I have always believed that KCIII is a hard worker and not as concerned with publicity as others have made out. He has been doing such amazing fork for more years than H can comprehend. The very fact he started the Prince’s Trust at such a young age and has always been heavily involved in the work is proof positive for me. He has always been way ahead of the rest of the world and other experts in his fight for the environment. This sounds like a really great book and I will be purchasing rather than borrowing this one from the library. I am so glad you have given us such a genuinely positive overview of it. Thank you again.
Dear Shauna. This is great! So timely. I'm going on vaca tomorrow, and was considering getting the book (on Kindle), but I didn't want to buy it if it was another Harry & Meghan book. After your video, I see that the book really is about the King, so I just bought it for my Kindle (I'm in US)! About the only good thing I can say about Harry and Meghan is that a lot of people who wouldn't have admired KCIII, have great affection for him now. He is so modest that very few people know about all the good he has done, to include the Princes Trust. I look forward to reading this book. Thank you!
I have said that all along, that Harry wouldn't have had the courage to face them all together in a confined space. The hero that he is . Can't wait to read the book
He’s such a drop kick!🤡🍿🤡🍿🎪🤡🍿
Harry has more courage than all the royals put together. He is standing up to the press alone. The royals took the cowards way out and settled out of court, which ment the press were not made accountable.
I have wondered if the reason that he didn't go to Balmoral when she asked is that he could not face the Queen knowing what he was writing about the family. That he was a bit gutless.
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@@jaydee9124that is a great guess!! He is a coward and he wouldn’t be able to cope without have his handler there to tell him How he feels 👋🇨🇦
I have said this before.
Harry does not have the guts to face those he has defamed and slandered. I wish we could have A Harry and M less 2024. I am sick and tired of these two.
I have stopped clicking on any articles relating to Megan, as she is only the wife. Harry is still fair game as I have paid for most of his lifestyle.
So they just showed the proof that most of us already knew, BULLIES ARE COWARDS. I came from an abusive family and I still couldn’t have done to them what Harry did to people who actually loved and spoiled him rotten.
I think we all have Harkle fatigue.
We all are, nasty self serving pair!
I guess he did go to the Coronation and that took some nerve, but I noticed he arrived with Beatrice and Eugenie. That walk of shame when he went to his seat smiling and waving at people who clearly wanted to ignore him was hilarious… not to mention the feather doing the work of hiding him from most of the televised service. 🤣
Also the 20 years of Queen Camilla’s work with women suffering from domestic abuse is never spotlighted by the press or her work with literacy and young children ,but they are willing to show mm talking absolute rhubarb to young girls -such a danger to them as well 🙏We are indeed fortunate to have such a sensitive and kind King and Queen 🙏🙏🙏
Queen Camilla, the late Queen Elizabeth, and Catherine Princess of Wales have each done more for women in the world than Meghan, who proudly proclaims herself a feminist and insists that the institution they are part of is misogynistic.
Hmmm...thats a take I didnt consider. That Harry didnt have the guts to show his face to his brother and uncles on that plane. And he didnt have Meghan with him on that flight, so yeah, he wouldnt have the todger (literally) to face his family then. He would have found a way to miss that flight. And he had the audacity to blame that on his brother!! That little piece of 🙄🙄🙄!!
Good point, cowards can't fight fair
Piece of waste is ''our Harold"!
That plane was on the tarmac with them on board for quite a long time, your right he couldnt face them
he is a whiny petulant child, and would probably have never even tried to get to Balmoral, but his wife, or one of his handlers said, hey, this is a bad look, and if the Queen is dying, you should be there for fodder for your book. Much as Harold only went to the Coronation of his father for a deal with Dior.
Apparently they sat on the tarmac because of bad weather in Scotland. I also find it interesting that Harry decided to make that story out of whole cloth. Sometimes I think Spare should be in the fiction section of the library.
You’re so smart Shauna, I never even thought of it in that way!! Harry is such a wimp…..of course that’s why he missed the flight.
Plus he was in a huge fight with Neg, he actually had scratches on his face on arrival at Balmoral! Also that’s the night she was rumoured to have slept with her bodyguard to pay H back for not taking her with him!!! That I think was when he walked out on her after finding out on the day of the funeral!
Our late Barry Humphries always said that KC3 was his favourite person due to all KC3's important work for many years without most people not knowing what he has done/doing. 😁
Barry Humphries was a very astute observer of character.
Barry Humphries was imho, Australia’s best gift to the world, a talented, erudite and hilariously funny and talented man.
I’m sadden by the fact that Harry did not learn anything from his grandmother the Queen, she was true to her people and kept her promise to them to the very end. He was an insider and flesh and blood, he went against everything the Queen stood for. I’m truly astonish how disgraceful he is and how unbelievably how he allows his wife to even get away with hurting the Queen and her/his family.
One might even wonder, is he even related to her? Who does such a thing to their grandmother?
In every family there is “That One”. All you can do is tolerate them until you cannot. And then distance yourself, and cut ties if necessary.
Yes - what an amazing opportunity he had, to learn from someone so incredible. But he just took it all for granted and didn't appreciate the specialness of his situation at all. Astounding stupidity.
Agree totally, thank you.
Hazard dosent attend church at all he learned nothing from the queen and destroyed the bond he did have i believe his drugs fried his learning abilities 😮
I agree with you regarding Harry’s lack of courage to face the queen and his family before she passed. You’re right that’s why he didn’t get on that plane.
Totally agree. The tension between William and Harry was visible at the walkabout. Harry's body language was all over the place.
Spinless guilt
I’ve wondered how much it had to do with the putative children.
@@barbraluce5706 ... yes, and his behaviour at the unveiling of the Diana statue was downright weird, almost like he'd had a few bevvies for Dutch courage.
@@joycooper6343 I read that as spineless git - both descriptions are correct!
William is not “the man who got away”. He is the man who Meghan “failed to entice away”, from her nemesis, the beautiful HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales. As if there was ever a chance that that would happen… 🙄
Just a joke referring to the way Meghan thinks.
@@thevintagereadof course, no worries 😉
A son arrivé aux royaume Meghan la sorcière a essayer de séduire William cela n a pas marché du coup la negresse blanche a voulus ce venger d une manière a mettre la zizanie dans la famille , raté du coup ils ce sont sauvés emportant avec eux aux USA leurs vengeances et médisances du coup même la bas ils ne sont pas les bienvenus ,ils sont seuls !
Megsy made money working the yacht scene. This is how she thought she'd get Prince William, hundreds of thousands of dollars along with a Netflex special. Problem is, by comparison, Candace Owens is much prettier and smarter than Megsy, so why would Prince William ever indulge with a mixed race yacht girl like Megsy. It wouldn't make any sense 😕
@@alicetaylor3947willuam wouldn't be dealing with any yacht girl type regardless of her race.
Wonderful commentary!!!! Fastest 28 minutes I’ve invested in without realizing!!! So intriguing!!! I’m glad the Royal Family is being given such high praise for their leadership, service, and love of their country and the people!!! It’s always been so good and true, just tried to be derailed by a chugging electric choo choo train with no guts glory or gumption to stay the course and wanting the rails all to itself knowing it can’t handle it or anything it chugs around…..
God bless King Charles in his upcoming operation and recovery and for Princess Catherine for her absolute strength and courage in her recovery❤️❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸
Hear hear! X
Thank you for your excellent comment, I absolutely agree with everything you wrote. I hope Shauna will continue to share snippets from this book in her next videos, she does it so well! Take care xxx
Will buy the book.thank you❤❤❤
It makes such a lovely change to hear a YT'er who does not dismiss King Charles III as a 'wimp' or a 'wastrel' (as I read the other day) but points out his sterling work as the Prince of Wales over nearly fifty years as the creator and Head of the Princes Trust. His support for the environment has been similarly groundbreaking with his backing of organic farming amongst other initiative's. He has recently signed over millions to the British Government instead of holding onto his profits from offshore Windfarms - not that this has received much attention. Instead of his many achievements he is STILL dragged over his disastrous marriage to Diana despite the fact they separated in 1992! That's 32 years ago, a lifetime by anyone's reckoning. Thank you Shauna, I thoroughly enjoyed your review, and your putting of the Gruesome Twosome firmly in their place. 🥰🥰🥰
I completely agree. A refreshing change to hear, I wish more people would recognise King Charles’ work
Thank you for the very eloquently written comment, I totally agree.
do they even know the definition of 'wastrel'?????
From what I understand they wait an hour on the ground waiting for Harry
I admire KCIII for the work he did as PW and for the work he does as King. I'm glad he is continuing to play the long game with H&M. I'm so sorry the RF has had to deal with all the stress and publicity generated by them.
Charles seems to give nothing less than 100% to lifting up other people and improving their lives. No one is perfect, but he gives it his best shot. What more can we ask of anybody?
Not all people. He can be very hard to work for. For example, commanded that someone come all the way to Balmoral from London for a meeting and at that meeting sacked him. Also has tried to get the NHS to spend scarce resources on alternative treatments which have no proven benefits just because he personally 'believes' in them. Read The Rebel Prince, it gives a very different view of Charles.
You need to read Tom Bower’s book on Charles to get a more balanced view of a very spoiled man. ‘Rebel Prince’
It will help you understand Harry better. Charles also did books and interviews whining about his family. Most likely it is why he is frozen as to doing anything to Harry, because he’d done the same thing without a narcissistic wife to bolster him.
Charles is human, he has led a pampered life but he is a very kind hardworking man who does a great deal to help others and protect the environment. ❤️
I would ask King Charles to kick Harry out of the Monarchy altogether, as in David and Wallis.
@orcharddweller1109 I don't think you can use the alternative treatments thing as a mark against his character. Misguided, perhaps, but if he believes they work better than other treatments then well-meaning and, as the commenter above said, caring.
When my husband was in his wild teenage phase, in an argument with his father, he said to his father," I will ruin your reputation". His father replied to him, "I have made my reputation, and you are making yours now, so think long and hard about your actions." That conservation stuck with my husband for all these many years. And I think it changed his life because he listened to his father. King Charles has made his reputation and harry is making his now. Thank you for your video. I think I must buy Mr. Hardman's book.
Good point, PeggyMahoney9484
King Charles III is doing a fabulous job and one can tell he is really enjoying himself. Relaxed, finally getting a break and things working out for him. All the best. Harry and Meghan are merely a footnote in history.
A negative footnote in history. Forget Guy Fawkes day, let's celebrate the ousting of the traitors 'meghen and harry markle day.'.
Let’s hope they don’t retain even that much significance.
Absolutely love this review! It’s very encouraging to know king Charles’ reign is marked by the desire to genuinely do good and serve others and not allowing it to be marred by the negativity, rage and tantrums of his younger son and the pap-crazy, attention-seeking wife.
But why then doesn't Charles act proactively when it comes to Harry and Meghan. Perhaps if he had done so previously there would not have had the continuous attacks from them? It appears as his ignoring and doing little has just emboldened them to continue.
@marianac715 He is King of GB and the Commonwealth. Not all are against H. Even sone in government are still pro H and that includes many in the MSM. The backlash will be pretty bad. But even if he had, that would not have changed anything that they did or will still do. Can you imagine the furore had that happened? I think it would have been given their lies a foot to stand on. No, what the RF does is exactly right. They are killing their own reputations steadily and surely.
The members of the royal family don't need the abuse and misinformation they have to endure. They are good business people they have their own money and the fact that they have to give everything to the government that later will give them their allowance making people believe they live off tax payers money, you have to be dedicated to the people and country to accept it.
@@marianac715Actually the Queen should've dealt with it. She had said they were not to use HRH. She said they were not to use the titles for merchandising. She should 've tied them to that legally. Sadly she took their word they would not. The first of many lies they have since told.
Prayers for Princess Catherine and King Charles on a speedy recovery 🙏 ❤️ no thanks to the carparkles who partially contributed to the stress which can cause illnesses. Should be stripped from the line of succession and the counselor of state in my opinion
This is why Charles needs to strip them of their titles and remove them from the line of succession. His family have endured enough stress!
We don't know what part the carparkles had in creating illness. But they surely didn't contribute a scruple of a dram of anything positive.
@@delorismCharles can't do it. Parliament has to.
Shauna, I think Robert Hardman owes you some big thanks! Reading comments below, looks like at least 80% of your listeners are going to be buying/reading this book! I think it’s well timed as it’s a positive view of the Monarchy and we sure did need some good news! Thank you!
Or at least send her an autographed copy….that would be very nice!👏🫶🇺🇸
"Let the work speak for itself". I like that. Dignified. Noble. Focused. The long game as they call it. Carry on!
I'm thankful to this author for highlighting just how insignificant the dubious duo are to the machnations of the RF. The press is partly responsible for giving them more airtime than they deserve and unnecessarily triggering the public to sell more headlines! I needed to hear this after these worrying two days of ill health in the RF. Thank you Shauna!
I absolutely agree. Most people, myself included, have no idea of the work that KC and the other working Royals have done and continue doing. The press should highlight THAT, so the public could be informed before making a decision about the existence of the Monarchy. Most people probably think that all they do is cutting ribbons and visiting hospitals and other organizations for a photo op...
part of the issue is Harold and his wife constantly using the press to push a narrative, after their less than intriguing revelations public attention would have eventually turned away, what the duo don't realize is that all their attempts at relevance are like watching someone punch themselves in the face,
I don't think some of the people realise that what they see of KC as weakness is actually stoicism. He' is a strong King.
Well said, I totally agree.
He's a Father. All parents are weak where their Young are concerned. Pleading Guilty myself.😉
@@gwae48 if people think its weak to be able to withstand the torrent of abuse by a mentally unwell adult child I suggest they give that a shot first before passing judgement. Love isn't weakness, care is not weakness, continuing to care for an ungrateful and vindictive gnarly ass takes a lot of fortitude and digging deep.
I really love this review and King Charles' belief that the work speaks for itself. What a wise mindset to live by. I am always suspicious of people who TELL me who they are - SHOW me and I'll believe you.
Well said, I agree.
Thanks for your great input. It’s nice to know that Charles is relishing his new role and that Camilla gives him the support and humour he needs in his life. I’m thinking of getting a copy. No surprise that most of the books released on the royals depict Harry as a petulant whining spoiled brat! Also no surprises that he couldn’t face his family on that plane ride. Spineless and immature even at such a time!!
I have a feeling that the RF are used to dealing with the Harry we now all see. It was a shock to us because the palace had covered his bad attitude and behaviour up for all these years but the RF have been putting up with him doing nasty spiteful things when he doesnt get his way since he was a little kid having tantrums. To Charles this is the son he has always known and hence he has no trouble dealing with it. Harry himself gave us the insight in to the real him in his book spare when he was so nasty about women and the disabled and seemed proud of how he had behaved
What makes me laugh so much is The Todger in his book accusing the members of the BRF marrying cookie cutter women.
Not feeling free to marry women ‘they are destined to be with’ .
He’s says they are ruled but their heads and not their hearts.
OMG Harry, you have failed to acknowledge those of you who were ruled by their Todgers. 😡🇬🇧
I've always found that such an odd comment from Harry. As if he thinks it's a bad thing to be ruled by one's head instead of heart. Harry should try being ruled by his head for once. He might be surprised.
Of course it all makes sense now, Harry missing the plane! Thank you for that TVR. Cowardly Daniel didn't want to enter the lion's den. And the fact that the others on that plane, would have known this was the exact reason he missed it, and they could not say anything about it. Plus the fact that he skulked out of Balmoral at dawn the next day, so he didn't have to face anyone. The plonker! There, I've said it for you. 🤣Greetings from Auckland, New Zealand.
The same happened when they arrived to alone in a different car to church for the platinum jubilee. They didn't wanted to arrive at the same moment the other family members did. Everyone was already inside the church.
a plonker of the 1st order.........................
And bunker boy
Omg, for the most part, we are eye to eye on this! Additionally, I always felt with H being in Europe for Invictus, and knowing full well his grandmothers age and health condition, he should have made the time to see her. Time is so fragile!
I heard about the Princes"s Trust when I was 17. Even at that age, I realized it was special. How amazing to give others a hand up. How could anyone not be a Charles fan after learning about that?
If Harry pens a Waugh sequel, it's going to do as well as Scobie's book did. People are tired of the whining and lies. He's almost 40, for goodness sake!
The same if Meghan writes her memoir. To begin with , would anyone believe anything coming her?
It was the unfortunate Diana effect. People are easily blinded by beauty. I on the other hand was more impressed with how stoic he was and used his influence on so many things but ignored mostly by the tabloids. He persevered even when he was constantly being vilified by the masses. If he severed the titles from the Harkles his popularity will skyrocket.
I so agree...H&M have jumped the shark.
@@almawalker1432 I just finished Tina Brown's The Diana Chronicles (again, thanks to Shauna's review!). It is a very entertaining read; and clearly he learned vindictivness and spiteful behaviour from Diana's war with Charles. Ironically, Harry is destroying Diana's legacy.
Thank you for your detailed review of the book.
Robert Hardman was interviewed on Sydney Today programme the other day and clearly said that when H and M called the queen about using the name, they TOLD her they’d done it, they didn’t ask her if it was ok. He said they said “Lillibet” not Elizabeth.
So she had no choice, she was snookered. How awful.
No wonder it was reported that HM the Queen was very angry!
@@janettesinclair6279 Yes, what a nasty phone call that must have been. The Robert Hardman interview is still on the Australian Today show utube channel. I’m surprised people are still saying that they asked about using Elizabeth, I hope Robert tells this on more platforms.
One assumes that Harry would have known that years ago QEII requested that family members not use Elizabeth as a given name that it would be too confusing and boring. He didn't count on the public knowing that...the liars are foiled again!
King Charles III is much like his mother; he shows grace under fire. He's always smiling and laughing. He's always occupied with uplifting the causes he believes in. I'm sure his mother TLQEII is very proud of him. I think he shows great strength.
FOURTEEN HOURS !!!!!!!! Bless you!
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Talk about going above and beyond the call of duty!
I believe that I heard from other writings that at Camillas first marriage to Parker Bowles ,they had 800 guests .....you don't get that many people attend your wedding without being quite popular and well known ,so I never thought Camilla was an undesirable person ....Prince Charles never looked completely happy until he married Camilla
If you think about it, perhaps no man in history has been better prepared for being king than Charles. He's been working towards it his whole life.
I am glad this book is such an accurate account of the King, as a Brit from his generation I believed the concerns he was raising over the years were real. That the media could not shut him up with their at times constant mockery, laughing at these opinions show his true quality.
Not forgetting the 1.2 million young Brits from tough backgrounds, many from our ethnic minorities, who through The PrincesTrust he has given a leg up to help succeed.
Even now the King, as his speech to OPEC showed will not be shut up by a government who I am certain are tying to muzzle him over his environmental concerns. I hope he continues for many years to quietly, within the bounds available, to be a thorn in the side of every government who put their own interests above the protection of the environment and those of the people who elected them.
That was fascinating and insightful. I knew Charles would be okay. He learnt from the best. As for the markle debacle it just keeps rolling along achieving nothing.
Rolling stones gather NO moss ! Speaks of the ex royal Grifters across the seas.🙃🙂🤣
I've been saying for years how happy King Charles and Queen Camilla are. I'm so happy for them both they've waited a long time to be together. I have a question for people in our wonderful little community. Does anyone think Harry is at all aware of how the majority of people perceive him?? I could care less how his wife feels.
Generationally, I grew up,with Camilla as the cruel other woman that tortured our beloved Diana. It’s not my story to ever know, but I agree with you about watching their happiness and joy over the years. When it was first released, before all the controversy amped up, I was watching the first Netflix episode with my sister. As the show portrayed their quintessential love story, I turned to her and said, “you know the really true great love story in the family is Charles and Camilla and because of circumstances it will never be seen that way”. If I said that today, given the cynicism and disdain I feel towards the Sussexes, it would be shade on them, but at the time it was watching this sentimental portrayal of love and being struck by how happy Charles and Camilla were in their love, and its duration, persistence etc.
As to Harry being capable of an objective perception, I honestly don’t. I hate how we appropriate words defining serious conditions into pop culture, use them loosely and then inadvertently minimize what it means to have that illness-so I’m not going to diagnose PH-but the man is clearly not emotionally healthy and there is a continual perceptional distortion, in his stories, appearances etc. wherein the things that happen to him are caused by other people or circumstances. This is his personal narrative on virtual anything I have ever heard him describe. With all that said ( and then some 🙃) I am more than confident to say the Duchess suffers (and therefore those around her suffer) from a Narcissistic Personality Disorder-cause her symptoms are as self evident as albinism. And at minimum, that’s the partner who he shapes his world with.
I think Harry is unaware and believes his unpopularity is due to “the press”, not his own behavior.
The genuine feelings they have for one another shows in their faces and Queen Camilla seems to be a wonderful support and caring help for her husband in the very responsible role he has. How sad that they had to wait so long to be able to marry. All those years ago Charles married Diana (having been encouraged to do so) but realistically, in hindsight, they were totally unsuited. However, without that marriage, we would not have William, Prince of Wales. Life is strange sometimes.
My thoughts exactly, he didn’t have the balls or guts to mix with the rest of them on the plane, he wanted Meagain along as a buffer. Thank goodness that was vetoed.
I guessed he didn’t have the ⚽️⚽️ to face the family , any time he was in the UK he jetted in and got out as fast as he could then complained nobody would talk with him , jeez he didn’t give anybody time to say hi , also his visit with the queen when he went straight afterwards to an interview with CBS about it was enough to tell the family to stay away from him
Thank you for stating what needed to be said. I have no doubt that your channel will grow once word gets out about your honesty concerning Royal events. I will recommend your channel to other UA-camrs.
I appreciate that!
I wasn’t going to buy this book, but now I am. Thank you so much for your insights
You are so welcome!
Mine’s arriving soon. I’m looking forward to it, especially now. I’m glad Shauna spoke about other reviewers saying the book did not paint P William in a bad light because I saw one comment made on one channel and I just didn’t believe it. It was irritating that they were trying to dredge up more impressions of a lack of harmony in the RF. Anyone seeing Charles and William at the Coronation saw how they supported each other
Couples in love thrive in the support of each other.
Ooh Shauna! I can’t believe we’re getting this tea so early from you! You’ve just made my day. Much love ❤🎉
Hope you enjoyed it!
THE BEST!🎯💯🎯💯❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Shauna for your wonderful review. I am buying it tomorrow with my Audible free credit. I love and admire King Charles. I have met him 3 times now, once at a relation's place for lunch. He's witty, enjoys life, very interesting to listen to and loves hearing all about you. He's a very warm and engaging person. I look forward to listening to the book. Harry and Meghan would have to be 2 of the most loathsome people on the planet. I'm just waiting for the final blow into oblivion. I hope it's sooner than later. Many thanks Madonna
How exciting, thank you for sharing that.
That was an excellent review. I really appreciate the fact that Robert Hardman, and you, have given due credit to King Charles for his achievements rather than concentrating on the gossipy trivia that 90% of other commenters rely on.
Drinking chamomile tea and watching this with a friend. Your insights are spot on. Charles and Camilla exude a real happiness and she is embracing her role magnificently. The King is right in his approach: his good works and his deep concern for people are his legacy. Eagerly awaiting my hard copy.
Merci beaucoup for listening to 14 hours so that we could have "the scoop."
You are a treasure, Shawna
Well said , Shauna's a treasure 😊.
Terrific, balanced, representation. I enjoyed the part about H being too cowardly to be on the plane with his family, which differs from H's whining , victim ,version. So pleased that Robert Hardman has been able to represent the royals and give the truthful versions. The more H and M spew their jealous ,nastiness the more people appreciate the true royals. If M does do her memoir, the only way it will be a bestseller is if all details of her life are included, not just more royal bashing. It has to include all the rumours that are constantly surfacing as more and more people are talking and talking. The major one to be addressed is the surrogacy rumours for which their silence is deafening.
Even if she wrote her moan-moir, would you trust it’s the truth or just more lies? I won’t pay for or watch any of their garbage (Finding Freedom, Endgame, Archetypes, SpareUs, Netfux, Infectus Games, etc)!
@maggieswithenbank6709 Even when a liar lies, you can learn a lot about what's really going on. Take the multiple stories of how they met and started dating, for example; the fact that there are multiple and they always get really squirrelly about it suggests there is something there that's important and would look bad, and when you compare the stories you can at least piece together a few guesses. Or for a more straightforward example: Harry, in Spare, claiming Meghan wasn't a bully it's just that all these talented people were suddenly incompetent and she HAD to correct them constantly (which we can interpret as "nag" and "berate") and the constant correction left them in floods of tears daily (because Meghan was bullying them), which somehow had to do with racism against Meghan in the press (Harry doesn't know what racism is and just throws it out to see if it will stick and might cover for their bad behaviour. I really hope she writes a book and I hope it sells worse than Spare and Endgame even. I hope she regrets it for the rest of her life, but we get some good laughs.
❤Ms father could write a book about Meghan with all his years on caring for her. Also M her jealousy of her own sister re being more from the fathers side & M more from her mothers side. M liked bringing up her favorite R card. As well. Also even re Royalty & our dear Queen. Our Queen toured the world & spoke & mixed with many people & of all different cultures. 😊but M saying our Queen was well M s R card. M needed to get her facts correct & read & to learn the history of our dear Queen. I read M loves her name out their re gd or not so gd about her. To her it is like her name in 😊lights. Bless.😅😢😂. Nzer.
I adore king Charles! I'm an American and, to be honest, I really didn't know or think much of King Charles- if anything, I thought less of him bc of the whole Diana drama. H & M has done more for the Royal family than any PR company could. Their ridiculous crazy attitudes have made the royal family look impeccable! So huge thanks to H &M make the royal family look amazing! Yay!
So true
Unfortunately, over the years, all the ‘drama’ with Diana has overshadowed a lot of the good stuff King Charles has done throughout his life. He’s received so little credit for his statesmanship, dignity and ability to represent our country so well on the world stage, as well as The Princes Trust and his ecological credentials. I’m very glad Robert Hardman is talking about our Kings dedication
I'm Australian and my attitude towards the royal family for most of my life has been indifference. Harry and Meghan were a great source of entertainment during the lockdown era with their silly antics. As you say, they have inadvertently boosted the reputations of the working royals.
I can't imagine the stress the RF is under having to keep a smile on their faces all while being trashed by H&M. The King needs to strip them of their titles and remove them from the line of succession. H has no guts and is not protecting his family!
@@pollyparrot9447 I'm Greek, of Romanian origin, and my attitude towards the royal family for all my life has been indifference. Like you, during the lockdown I started watching YT, mostly tarot readings on the Royal Family and from there I expanded on the info that was coming out about the twosome and the rest of the RF. I know for sure that MANY other people were in a similar situation like us. So, yes, H&M managed to bring interest into and appreciation for the RF for so MANY people!
Another brilliant review, thank you! If I had any doubt, I knew that King Charles would make it when he delivered his speech immediately after the death of HM The Queen, his mother. Typically much was made of his tantrum about the leaking fountain pen. My God, imagine the pressure under which the man had been! On a different note, I liked the then Mrs. Parker Bowles from the moment she entered public awareness. Great ladies like that are not born anymore. So thanks again and keep up the good work!
Queen Camila is the Kings strength and they are going do so much for us without us even knowing. God save them.
An excellent review, many thanks. 14 hours? My goodness! It sounds a really excellent read. H&M's spite, selfishness and littleness of mind is truly sad, when they have had such opportunities to do what KC3, like his mother before him, appears to be doing - which is big, serious, selfless service to others. As William and Kate seem set on doing, too. Thank goodness for them, and frankly - long live the King.
Thank you for a great review of this book. It really helps to have a balanced overview of the main characters and issues. KC has always been a man of character and has real affection for all his people. I've watched him mature from a young man to the King he has become. He has remained focused on his real interests, his people, the environment, equality, diversity, inclusion and faith. Long may he reign.
I pray he recovers fully. Long live the King.
Thankyou so much for emphasising the marvellous works of our glorious King Charles the press have been so n3gligent for soo many years. Thousands of young people have been given opportunities and mentored into meaningful lives 🙏 let the gruesome twosome just disappear 🙏
Here in the USA our awareness of the Royal Family has had a real up swing! Watching their patience and tolerance under the constant assault of the Hackles...most people have increased interest and admiration for Charles, William, Anne, and Edward..and there spouses..WOW!
The difference between professional, dedicated, genuinely good people (the king & co) versus immature, insecure, amateur, petty and "common" people (the gruesome twosome).
And she does it again! 👏👏👏 With style, passion & dedication! Thank you Shauna! 🦘🇦🇺
Another fabulous review. I’m glad that KC is enjoying the role that he has waited a lifetime for. I don’t think many of us could withstand all the negativity the whole family has to endure. Thank you.
Charles looks to his place in history, not his place in the opinion polls. I am so glad to hear he feels joyful. All the senior Royals look so relaxed and happy when they are out and about. I don’t know how they do it!
Either do I!
Thank-you once again Shauna for your excellent review of the book 'King Charles III.' It is definitely a must read for me. I watched and followed Princess Ann and King Charles growing up and I always thought they were both very intelligent and well brought up , never waivering from their roles of being Royals. That view has never wavered despite the malicious gossip thrown at King Charles II over the years. Queen Camilla is very high in my estimation too, a lovely and intelligent lady who is doing so well in representing The Monarchy. Looking forward to your next 'Gossip Before Bed'.
Really enjoyed this review. Thank you for those 14 hrs. I am soooo glad that King Charles is being portrayed in such a positive manner. Thanks for sharing. Another book I must get!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
The CA duo weren’t important when the queen died and they still are not important!
Book sounds very good! I think KC has done a great job these past 18 months.
At first, I could not fully understand the “never complain, never explain” strategy. Over time, I see the value in it, and letting the work speak. Thanks for the interesting review! I especially liked the part about the king’ s charity to encourage businesses. What a worthwhile project!
"The sulky elephant in the room" ! omgosh You are absolutely brilliant! That must go on as an eternally fabulous saying. Hopefully i will remember that one for future use!
Loving your channel and Every review. Thank you for your sun shine personality!
Oh thank you! 😊💗
KC3 needs to distance himself from the WEF ASAP. His popularity will go sky high
Definitely I agree 💯 wef communism
This was such a delightful 30ish minutes today, thank you, Shauna! You have lit the fire for my first book purchase of 2024, I want to read it all. Actually, you lit the fire for my last book of 2023...I see a trend! We're going to have to call you the Literary Faery! 🧚♀
Wonderful!
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What a fabulous review Shauna! I felt so happy after your video because your enthusiasm is so contagious and for the first time I felt optimistic about the Monarchy and actually, Charles as well.
I'm so glad!
Harry and Meghan had 'Netflix' with them at the time of the Queen's funeral.Allegedly both Harry and Meghan were wearing wires, and Meghan was even wearing a camera as seen as a box shape under her top as in video and photos.Harry and Meghan were trying to make everything about them, also merch from this sad occasion as a PR stunt.
How dd they get in without bing checked for wres
I havent seen any of these books in the book tore in my city
Replace "were trying" with "are constantly trying" and you've really got something there.
You are so eloquent. No thrillseeking commentary! Love it!
Excellent review Shauna. 👍 Always admired King Charles, he has been right about so many things over ghe years, architecture, climate change ,arts and crafts.
The King and Queen compliment each other very nicely and are he seems to be more happier/contented since they married
Absolutely!
I love King Charles. I love listening to him.
*Production Note* Don't use red for the border in the thumbnail. The red at the bottom is used to show viewers how much they've already watched. If a red line goes across the entire thumbnail, I think I've already watched it. I knew I hadn't only cuz it was uploaded 17 mins ago.
Thanks! fixed (appreciate it) x
@@thevintageread You're welcome! I'm happy to have helped. I very much enjoy your videos. ^_^
Lady C is coming out with another book AND… she’s hinted at some great bombshell that will dismantle the dastardly duo. She also said that she knows who will spill the tea. I would be willing to bet, it’s Lady C herself who will do so. Delicious!!!! Thank you Shauna! You’re brilliant! I can hardly wait for this book!
Lovely Vivacious Captivating YOU ! ! ! Yum Yum, another splendid review. Very much appreciated. Cheers.
Glad you enjoyed it
Shauna another succinct book review from you. Your reporting style is so user friendly.
I actually say to people I live with that I’ve tapped out for however long you bless us with.
A) 14 hours of listening, that’s a commitment, thank you 🙏🏻
B) wowsers! So good!
So many juicy tidbits.
You give the best reviews.
I am blessed with your voracious reading.
Wow, thank you!
I so enjoy your reviews and your way of sharing your love of books.
I paritcularly appreciated the section on King Charles, what a man, what a king! It is disheartening to realise yet again how ridiculous (to put it mildly) the main stream media is - focusing on whatever gets the most clicks and is scandalous and disregarding what is good and worhtwhile and giving a balanced view. Shame on today's journalism.
I love poetic justice, too !
I really look forward to more books and accounts like this one :)
Good for you loving your comments Shauna ❤
I was on the fence about buying this book, but now I’m going to buy a tomorrow! Thank you
Thank you Shauna great review. I am actually feeling a bit of relief and peace for the monarchy now and going forward (especially after all the vicious attacks by H&M) I am just Loving the TRUTH finally coming out behind H&M account of events ..It's about time! The King is so right the work and commitment to duty will speak for itself, and definitely has. Can't wait to read the book.
You're the best, have a beautiful day. 😊🇺🇸💐
Thanks Shauna ❤🎉 Love listening 🎧 to the snippet of the book.
Even The Late Queen believe that her FIRM is in the good hands... RIP Ma'am ...
A few hours ahead of you across the ditch, it’s Sauvignon Blanc time. Love your work.
Thanks 👍
Of course I wouldn’t dare skip through! Can’t miss any juicy bits 😃
I love this! Shauna you are a brilliant story teller!
Harry had got on perfectly alright with Camilla. His gripes began later. But he and William had both accepted that " she made their father happy." That was the mature way to accept her. Not a substitute for their mother...but acceptance for their father's sake. William understood that.
Yes Prince William said this. So proud of Prince William.
It was almost midnight in Kansas when I luckily scrolled onto your fresh podcast and fabulous review ~ SO glad I tuned in. You’re always so enthusiastic Shauna - this book sounds amazing and I look forward to discovering more when my copy arrives ~ Best wishes from a Royalist Brit now living in the USA 🇺🇸
Fascinating insight. I was especially surprised about what was going on with the arrangement of travel to the Queens deathbed. How warped is Harry? Leading us all to believe or to imply that William completely ignored him. I never gave it a thought that if William talked to him whatever was said would be in the book. Also enjoyed how you divided the book up into subjects and addressed it each that way. Really appreciate all the effort you have put into this.
Thank you for listening to this book throughout the night for us. Brilliant review. Love to listen to your insights and opinions. No stealer can copy your lovely banter. Greetings from very snowy Oslo.
Excellent review, Shauna. I've always avoided reading a lot of the royal biographies -usually because of the fear of partisan authorship - but this seems to very balanced. I'll give it a go! Cheers!
Very few 30 minutes long [roughly] UA-cam videos manage to keep me engaged. This was riveting and it left me wanting more [you've convinced me to buy the book]. Brilliant review! It's good to know that the other side of the coin is being recognized in a dignified and measured manner, and also that King Charles enjoys performing his duties as King despite the targeted attacks of the Montecito moaners. No "WAHHH" tome from the King! I watched it twice!!!
Thank you Shauna - another book to add to my wish list. You've piqued my interest with this review. I do wonder why Harry didn't rent a helicopter when he 'missed' the flight. Afterall he's a pilot, right?
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Good one ❣️
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Really enjoyed this analysis. I don’t normally order Royal books, but I did purchase this one. I believe Robert Hardman is a respected, credible author with impeccable sources.
Thank you for such a lovely review of the book. I should receive it tomorrow and will be taking it on my trip to Monterey, CA on Saturday. Can’t wait to read it.
Hope you enjoy it!
Medal of Honour for undertaking 14 listening hours on our behalf.👍👌👊❤
What a wonderful listen shauna ,,what a great book ,, but Harry was scared to be on the plane alone ,im surprised the Living legend of Aviation wasnt flying it ,,🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣,
Thank you Shauna for that beautiful insight into Charles |||. My mother is an avid reader and she has always been impressed with how intelligient King Charles is. She loves Prince William and princess katherine as do I. Im going to buy this book for my mother. Shell love it. ❤️
Wonderful!
Thank you for the excellent review Shauna. As they say, ACTIONS speak louder than WORDS! How this typifies what Robert Hardman is portraying in this book. Compare all the actions/results from the work of King Charles to the pitiful word salad out of the California duo. Its too bad that more people don't spend their time thinking about what is real rather than blindly believing the garbage that a lot of the media propagates. I am glad that we have you and people like Robert Hardman to bring thoughtful and articulate realism to the our attention. 😊
Very, very cool! Thank you. The King does appear to relish his work!!
Thanks so much for "pulling an all-nighter" for us, Shauna. I hope the kookaburras sang extra merrily for you in the wee hours.
They did 😂
Great!! :) @@thevintageread
I was put off reading the book by the negative comments coming out of William. Thanks for your review. i have changed my mind lol
It certainly did dash my great excitement of the book too.
American here: thank you for your excellent review. I can't find the book in hardcopy just yet, so I will wait to purchase it when that option is available. Love, love your posts. They are welcomed for their unfailing cheeriness, even when you discuss the gruesome twosome!!
I wonder if part of Queen Margrethe's thinking when she decided to abdicate was seeing Charles go through the loss of his mother while assuming the throne and going through all of the engagements and being steady face for a mourning public. (And, of course, she went through this when her own father died.) As it turned out, her own son could assume the throne in a much less stressful, joyful context.
Thank you for such an interesting review of this book. I can't wait to read it. RH paints a very different picture of KCIII than we have heard/read from reporters that he jealously guards his popularity and the press he receives. I feel that H&M believe this false narrative and do their best to compete for headlines when they know an important event is coming up for C & W&C. It is all so petty and childish and has not really worked as their popularity has steadily decreased in the US. I have always believed that KCIII is a hard worker and not as concerned with publicity as others have made out. He has been doing such amazing fork for more years than H can comprehend. The very fact he started the Prince’s Trust at such a young age and has always been heavily involved in the work is proof positive for me. He has always been way ahead of the rest of the world and other experts in his fight for the environment.
This sounds like a really great book and I will be purchasing rather than borrowing this one from the library. I am so glad you have given us such a genuinely positive overview of it. Thank you again.
Thoroughly enjoyable review, as always 😊
Glad you enjoyed it
Dear Shauna. This is great! So timely. I'm going on vaca tomorrow, and was considering getting the book (on Kindle), but I didn't want to buy it if it was another Harry & Meghan book. After your video, I see that the book really is about the King, so I just bought it for my Kindle (I'm in US)! About the only good thing I can say about Harry and Meghan is that a lot of people who wouldn't have admired KCIII, have great affection for him now. He is so modest that very few people know about all the good he has done, to include the Princes Trust. I look forward to reading this book. Thank you!
My goodness- I so enjoy your videos and thoughts. You are wonderful at this . Thank you