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Charles: the Man Who Will be King Hardcover – 31 Jan. 2007

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Much has been written about Charles, Prince of Wales and the widely mourned Diana, Princess of Wales. This is the groundbreaking, complete and timely revision of the history of the royal couple and their times. For the first time, the myths and inaccuracies that have hitherto been accepted as incontrovertible fact are exploded to reveal a dramatically different tale to the one most people think they know. "Prince Charles - The Man Who Will Be King" examines the evidence that already exists, as well as providing startling new insights from royal insiders who have not deemed it appropriate to speak out until now, to make the first verifiable account of what actually happened to turn the fairytale into a nightmare. From Charles' difficult school days as the Duke of Cornwall to his military career, his experiences of fatherhood and the romance with Camilla Parker Bowles, Howard presents the true gripping story of Charles and Diana. A daring and exclusive insight into the thoughts and feelings of the Royal Family, "Prince Charles - The Man Who Will Be King" - restoration of the monarchy and a serious critique of current British values.

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448 pages
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English
Publisher

John Blake Publishing Ltd
Publication date

31 Jan. 2007
ISBN-10

1844543064
ISBN-13

978-1844543069
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About the Author

Howard Hodgson was born in Birmingham in 1950. Educated at private school in Switzerland and then Birmingham College, he joined the struggling family funeral directors and turned its fortunes around, to be named Entrepreneur of the Year 1987 by his peers. After the hugely successful flotation of the business, Howard retired to concentrate on writing and broadcasting, with a number of bestselling books, business documentaries, and having his freelance journalism published in various newspapers, including the Guardian and the Daily Mail. He has also worked as a motivational and after-dinner speaker. Howard met the Prince of Wales through voluntary work for the Prince's Trust, talking at length with him and other members of the Royal Family and the household. He is based in Malta.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ John Blake Publishing Ltd (31 Jan. 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1844543064
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1844543069

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William Mortimer-Moore

he has done his best for him

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 September 2017

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Howard Hodgson is obviously very loyal to the Prince of Wales and, in this hefty volume, he has done his best for him, rather like a QC handed a difficult brief and putting the sorry facts, and some invention, together to make the best case he can. However, regarding the Diana debacle - which makes up most of the book, - Hodgson ignores the essential, that it was Charles' fault right down the line, not least because he was older, better educated, wealthier and came from the more powerful family. The idea that he could behave as self-indulgently as he did towards the fairer sex during his bachelor years and then, from his own generation, win a girl with the moral intelligence and dutifulness of the Queen, was for the birds.

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Maggie

Excellent condition and good valuem

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 November 2020

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And very pleased with it. Bargain!

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David Meakin

'the most tragic love story ever told'

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 February 2007

I could not put this book down!

Forget `Antony and Cleopatra` and `Ann of a Thousand Days' - this has got to be the most tragic love story ever told. If this was fiction - the plot would never work - too fantastic to be plausible! But it is fact and author Howard Hodgson backs up every action, every comment, with detailed research and impressive `insider knowledge'. If you want to read the true story about Charles and Diana - you must read this book.

Howard pulls no punches, there are `no sacred cows' no `hidden agendas' every scene in this tragic account is presented through the eyes of a cast of bystanders and insiders who had one thing in common; they could all claim: "I was there!".

This is a detective story with Howard playing the role of Mickey Spillane's hard-boiled 'private investigator', Mike Hammer. Like Hammer, Howard cuts through double-standards like a sharp axe. As he says "it is only when one can understand the motives of some of the major players that one can start to pick out the truth from the half-truths, the fanciful, the spin and the lies!"

We are presented with a true life mystery; What really did happen in Paris on that day of 13 August 1997 which culminated in the tragedy of the Pont d'Alma tunnel? Was it a government plot or a tragic accident? Was it true that `the Princess's orchestrated media circus was getting out of hand and the conductor had by now lost control.'? Or was it a `masterful assassination'?

Working with a cast of witnesses - friends, relatives, lovers, rues and hangers-on; some good, some self-serving, some simply casual observers - many giving contradictory accounts of events, the author guides us through the hype, the press fiction, the `far-fetched conspiracy theories', the biased commentary and using good common sense and incisive logic takes us to a compelling conclusion with an unlikely hero.

Just like the the Hammer novels, `Charles The Man Who Will Be King' is written as `spoken' monologue and is stylistically direct. Although full of enough forensic detail to satisfy the most ardent fan of the historical novel, this book is very fast paced, keeping readers on the edge of their seats; it will be enjoyed by everyone who wants to know the true Charles and Diana Love Story.

But a word of warning: pick up this book and you will be hooked. The author will skilfully involve you personally in the tale. As Howard says in his parting shot: "This was the real story of the Prince and Princess of Wales. If you are British it was also yours!"

Highly recommended! Looking forward to the Hollywood version!

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jc

Thorough review of the Prince's Life

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2007

A very well researched and interesting commentary on Prince Charles because it really goes into his feelings, and his behavior and what it was like for him to grow up in the Royal Family.

I can see how his whole life has been affected by his position and upbringing. Much is made of the praise he desreves for his efforts with charity, and he does desreve it.

This book covers new territory not found in any of the other biographies written about him in the last 15 years or so.

Unfortunately, while making the point that Charles tried to protect her, it is bitingly cruel to the late Princess Diana.

I strongly disagree with labeling her the way Hodgson did. Unless you have worked with the truly mentally ill, it is a grave disservice to cast that label on a normal person, albeit one with great personal pain who is seemingly unable to bring themselves out of it by taking responsibility for their actions and their choices.

I think Charles has tried as best he could as a man as a Prince, as a father, and even as a husband, given his own needs and constraints.

I wish there had been more written about he and Camilla now that they are married.

Overall, it was an excellent book, and well worth reading.

6 people found this helpful

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S. Fox

At last - the real inside story of Charles and Diana

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 March 2007

At last a real insight into a world we previously thought we knew something about. Howard Hodgson fearlessly exposes many of the myths behind the Charles and Diana phenomenon and introduces new material from hitherto untapped sources.

We start to understand the emotions behind many of Charles' actions and see for the first time how misunderstood he has been over the years and in some cases how ahead of his time many of his ideas were.

Compellingly written, incisive and refreshingly honest, Hodgson sets the record straight.

I am not a fan of books about royalty in general but this read is simply unmissable!

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R. Griffin

Finally a balanced insight into the complex subject that is Charles and Diana

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 February 2007

If you want an insight into the facts behind this complex tale then buy this book. The author has refrained from opinion and just focusses on a true portrail of what actually happened.

Hodgson remains balanced throughout where in the past others have let personal agendas take preference. Personally, I would always rather the truth than a good story - it just so happens that in Charles - the Man Who Will Be King, the reader is treated to both.

A real page turner that not only examines the main characters but also gives a great insight into British culture since 1948.

Highly Recommended.

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beenpole

I thought it might be useful .....

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 December 2007

... if this page included at least one review not written by the author or by one of his friends.

This book is written by the biggest bore in Malta. I wouldn't bother if I were you.

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Mr. Jamieson Hodgson

Balanced, exceptionally written and a real eye opener

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 February 2007

This book is a real page turner. So much has been written on this subject, yet for the first time we are provided with a balanced view from an author who has remained neutral. Yes, some people might not like what the book uncovers, but the book only ever reports on facts rather than opinion, thus is hard to argue against.

A real eye opener that makes you look beyond the two main subjects and take a deeper look into our once great country.

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