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Rebel King

The Making of a Monarch

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Rebel King

By: Tom Bower
Narrated by: Peter Noble
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 No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller

Best-selling author Tom Bower reveals the making of a monarch – King Charles III

King Charles faces many challenges as he succeeds his mother to the throne. Despite his hard work and genuine concern for the disadvantaged, King Charles III has struggled in the past to overcome his unpopularity. After Diana’s death, his approval rating crashed to 4% and has been only rescued by his marriage to Camilla.

In unearthing many secrets and dramas surrounding King Charles, Bower’s book, relies on the testimony from over 120 people employed or welcomed into the inner sanctum. The result is a book which uniquely probes the character and court of Charles that no one, until now, has seen. It offers an unrivalled and intimate look at King Charles, his many years as heir and how a monarch was made.

Previously published as Rebel Prince.

 20th Century 21st Century Europe Great Britain Modern Politics & Activism Presidents & Heads of State Royalty England Inspiring Thought-Provoking

Critic reviews

‘Sensational… There is more than enough carping, cosseting and cattiness here to satisfy any appetite for royal intrigue.’ Sunday Times, Books of the Year

‘A gripping biography’ Bee Wilson, Guardian, Book of the Week

‘A devastating book by Britain’s top investigative author… extraordinary revelations’ Daily Mail

‘Explosive new book delves inside the bizarre, ultra luxury world of Prince Charles’ Sun

‘Explosive’ Huffington Post

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made me realise that the royal family live in a alternative universe and that birth into the said family is a curse

very interesting indeed

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this has completely put me off Charles as king and a new respect for Elizabeth and Philip where before I had no opinion about the monarchy

this book has completely put me off Charles

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I’ve listened to a few Audible titles about Prince Charles, and this one certainly does not disappoint. Tom Bower is an accomplished biographer and he is obviously scrupulous in his research.
I have listened to this book a couple of times and am still learning and taking in new information. It is detailed and very interesting.
I would highly recommend this audiobook, not only to fans of the Royal Family, but to anyone who is fascinated by the structure of modern day social media and the politics of Great Britain and of our newscasting and presentation/reporting.
I like and admire Prince Charles and I found this book to be frank, straightforward and even brutal in parts, but it gave an excellent insight into his character and his ambitions for himself and for his family.

Fascinating insight into Prince Charles post Diana

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I think Prince Philip’s views sadly are right and Camilla should not be queen time will tell

Just me

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A frank portrait of a selfish self absorbed narcissist. How I wish our Late Queen could have lived forever. King Charles will be the downfall of the monarchy as he puts SELF instead of duty.

Excellent but worrying

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