The Complete Idiot's Guide to British RoyaltyYou're no idiot, of course. You know that Charles is the Prince of Wales, that Princes William and Harry are "the heir and the spare," and that Queen Elizabeth is a ship. But when it comes to knowing who's who in the British monarchy, you think that the Windsors are a family on a TV miniseries. Don't change the channel yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to British Royalty helps you make sense of the world's longest-running soap opera--and illustrates how the behavior of current royal rulers pales in comparison to that of their colorful predecessors. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get: |
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By Royal Command | 1 |
All in the Family | 13 |
Royal Customs Regal Trappings | 23 |
Copyright | |
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