At the age of twenty-one, the future Prince Philip wrote to a relative: I know you will never think much of me. I am rude and unmannerly. This affectionate compendium, brings together many known and less well-known stories about the prince, giving an insight into the royal world where he traipses around rather than being professionally qualified in something. From his constantly forthright speech-making, to his fearless mocking of official ceremonies, to his teasing of Her Majesty herself, here is a truly rude celebration of daily life in royal circles.
