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As heir apparent to the British throne, the holder of the title Prince of Wales fulfills a pivotal role in the royal family and has always been at the center of intense public scrutiny. From speculation over his ability to rule to gossip about his personal life, through the centuries the Prince has commanded a worldwide audience. An up-to-date and concise overview of all twenty-one of the officially recognized Princes, Deborah Fishers Princes of Wales is the first book on the subjectin over twenty years. Seven hundred years of royal history are covered, from 1301when the first Prince, Edward, was invested with the titleup to the present reign of PrinceCharles, who has held the title since 1948. In between, Fisher relates fascinating stories about each Prince, including Dapper George, Poor Fred, and Mad King George. We learn that eight of the Princes never acceded to the thronesome died in childhood while others, such as Prince Frederick, whose hostile estrangement from his father eventually made him a pariah at court, held the title until old age, failing to outlive their reigning parent. By drawing parallels between the lives of each of the Princes, Fisher highlights some intrigui

Author

Fisher, Deborah C., 1955-

Publisher

University Of Wales Press

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780708320037

Subjects

History, Biography, Memoir