Behind Palace Doors: My Years with the Queen Mother

by Colin Burgess and Paul Carter

Book Overview

The life of the Queen Mother was intensely secret. The most senior and best respected member of any royal family in history, she did not give one media interview in her 101 years. This affectionate and often hilarious glimpse into her world by her former equerry reveals what life was really like living with the most private of all the royals. From dancing with Fred Astaire to living through the Blitz; from the time Princess Margaret caught fire at...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1786063778
• ISBN13: 9781786063779
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: John Blake
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

A peek inside palace doors

A fun book and an easy read by the equerry to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother for two years. Very little has been written about her private life so this was interesting. I just wish the book had been longer!

Go inside the world of Clarence House before Prince Charles lived there

Major Colin Burgess' book about being the Equerry to the Queen Mother from 1994-1996 makes a wonderful read. Real insight to what its like to be "behind the scenes" of Clarence House from someone close enough to see quite a bit. He does not reveal anything that isn't really already known about the Royal Family. In fact, he is quite diplomatic about the Royal Family, but what makes this book such a fun read is learning the little quirks and interests about the Queen Mother. It is sadly a bit of a quick read, but I enjoyed it!!

A "must" read for the Queen Mother's fans

This is a great insight written by a young military officer who was Equerry to the Queen Mother for 2 years. It's written with great respect and fondness of his experiences as her close personal assistant. A rare glimpse into the everyday life of the Queen Mother and her association and influence in the Royal Family. An endearing book that touches on her home at Clarence House, other members of her household, his duties, and describes her "little extravagences" like Lobster, strawberries in winter, champagne, and daily fresh flowers in all the rooms. He describes her other residences at Royal Lodge and the Castle of Mey in Scotland. Full of interesting little known facts and antecdotes. No scandals (she never had any)or unflattering gossip. You'll LOVE this book. Easy reading!!