New Royal books

 

Here is a selection of recent and forthcoming books about the British Royal family.  The book I look forward to most reading is the Duke of Kent's memoirs. A Royal Life.

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The Platinum Jubilee Cookbook

 

70 wonderful recipes, alongside profiles of Great British ingredients and diplomatic stories, to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

19th century British Prime Minister Lord Palmerston once declared that 'dining is the soul of diplomacy and this unique and sumptuous new book, published as part of the celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen's 70 years on the Throne, presents 70 recipes from British embassies and high commissions around the world.

With a foreword by Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, this book celebrates the landmark occasion of the Platinum Jubilee by bringing together recipes – many of them served during Royal Visits – that are proudly British, inspired by local influences from the embassy's host country, or a fusion of the two. Throughout, the book shows off the spectacular food and drink produce found within our shores that our embassies are proud to showcase around the world, including:

· Spanish Marmalade, from the Madrid embassy

· Green Fish Curry, from the Islamabad high commission

· Jollof Rice, from the Abuja high commission

· Mince Spies, from 'C', Chief of MI6

· Cardamom Lamb, from the New Delhi high commission

· Chicken Wellington, from the Lisbon embassy

· Toffee Apple and Rhubarb Crumble, from Chevening House

· Whisky-laced Bread & Butter Pudding, from the Washington D.C. embassy

Alongside the delectable recipes, stories abound of culinary diplomacy in action. Contrary to the clichés, you will not find an Ambassador's table piled high with Ferrero Rocher, but the food is nonetheless central to the diplomatic cause. Ameer Kotecha delves into the Foreign Office archives to reveal diplomatic dinner party anecdotes through the years – the good, the bad, and the highly entertaining – and provides contemporary stories of food being used as a potent diplomatic tool. For the first time, this book tells the story of how nations break bread as a means of resolving differences and seek to get to the negotiating table by first starting at the dinner table.

A mixture of recipes, food history, anecdotes, and stunning photography, this book is an engrossing read for anyone with an interest in food, diplomacy, or British heritage. With contributions from Her Majesty's representatives around the world, it is also a celebration of Britishness that makes for a unique memento for the Platinum Jubilee, delving into an underexplored part of Her Majesty The Queen's reign.

The author is donating 100% of royalties from sales of this book to two charities: The Queen's Commonwealth Trust (QCT) and The Prince of Wales's Charitable Fund (PWCF).

People Magazine Prince Harry interview

 

or Immediate Release

April 19, 2021 at 1:00pm ET

PEOPLE Cover Story: The Prince Harry Interview: On Meghan, Fatherhood and How the Invictus Games Changed His Life

NEW YORK - Prince Harry is opening up about the transformative power of the Invictus Games — and his own journey along the way.

"Life is full of extraordinary gifts and challenges, many that can be seen as lessons," the Duke of Sussex, 37, tells PEOPLE in this week's exclusive cover story. "Over time, I've learned that how we mentally approach and react to the ups and downs — those gifts and challenges — is what helps to define our own outcome."

The Invictus Games, an adaptive sports competition for wounded warriors founded by British Army veteran Harry in 2014, takes its motto "I am" from the famous William Ernest Henley poem, which includes the lines, "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." For Harry, "the poem is a reminder that you have the power to take control of your life."

Harry, of course, has done just that: The current Invictus Games in The Netherlands, which run April 16-22, mark the first time he is attending as both a husband, to Meghan Markle, and a father, to Archie, who turns 3 on May 6, and Lilibet, 10 months – and the first time the self-described "proud papa" is arriving from his new home in California.

"Being a dad certainly adds another emotional layer to it," says Harry. "When I was in the Army, I promised myself I would be out before having a wife and kids, because I couldn't imagine the heartache of being apart for so long during deployment, the risk of possibly getting injured, and the reality that my family's lives could be changed forever if that happened. Every member of the Invictus community has experienced varying degrees of these things. I have tremendous respect for what they and their families sacrifice in the name of service."

 https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-interview-meghan-markle-fatherhood-invictus-games/