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On Duty with the Queen

By: Lynne Barrett-Lee
Narrated by: Dickie Arbiter
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Dickie Arbiter was spokesman for the queen during the most turbulent period of her reign. On Duty with the Queen is an open and engaging account of his life and his fascinating role in serving this unique family at a time of momentous change.

Dickie gives his personal insights into events that shaped his relationship with the royal family over the years, from joining the queen on a picnic at Balmoral in 1988 to being alongside her at the time of the death of Diana Princess of Wales in 1997.

In this honest and entertaining audiobook, Dickie Arbiter recounts his life's journey from a broadcast journalist to becoming a press spokesman to the royal family and back again to journalism. He discusses the inner workings of everyday life in Buckingham Palace and what it was really like to work under the media spotlight with the most famous family in the world.

©2020 Dickie Arbiter and Lynne Barrett-Lee (P)2020 Bonnier Books UK Europe Great Britain Politics & Activism Royalty England Thought-Provoking
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A nice listen, nothing overly exciting in the book but still nice to listen to stories about the royals.

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Listening to his experiences with the Queen and historical facts about the Royal Family and his career

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The book ended far too soon. I’m sure there are many more anecdotes Mr Arbiter might be able to share in a future edition.

A fascinating story

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A fascinating look into the life of a royal press officer, and beyond. throughout the book shows his upmost respect for her Majesty the Queen and her family. He is a real quintessential Gentleman, who has had a fascinating life & there’s so much more to this man than I’d ever imagine.
Written and read perfectly. I would no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone. It gives an insight into the royal family without giving too much away.

What an extraordinary life this man is had

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I absolutely loved Dickies story. Told so well, I didn't realize he had such a troubled childhood.
Got through the whole book in a day, couldn't stop listening. Highly recommended ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Brilliant, a real insight.

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