Courtiers: the Hidden Power behind the Crown by Valentine Low

 

For over 25 years, Valentine Low has reported on the Royal Family/  He is the royal correspondent for The Times.

According to The Bookseller,  British publisher Headline has acquired Low's first book, Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown.   St. Martin's Press will publish the book in North America.

Courtiers will be published in hardcover, e-book, and audiobook on September 29, 2022. in the UK.  The US publication date is in 2023.

The publisher's synopsis states: "Throughout history, the British monarchy has relied on its courtiers–the trusted advisers in the king or queen’s inner circle–to ensure its survival as a family, an ancient institution, and a pillar of the constitution. Today, as ever, a vast team of people hidden from view steers the royal family’s path between public duty and private life. The Queen, after a remarkable 70 years of service, is entering the final season of her reign without her husband Philip to guide her. Meanwhile, Charles seeks to define what his future as king will be, with his court-wielding ever-greater influence as he plans for his imminent accession.

"The question of who is entrusted to guide the royals has never been more vital and yet the task those courtiers face has never been more challenging. With a cloud hanging over Prince Andrew as well as Harry and Meghan’s departure from royal life, the complex relationship between modern courtiers and royal principals has been exposed to global scrutiny."

Fiona Crosby, Headline's Senior Commissioning editor told The Bookseller:  "Courtiers will be a must-read for anyone with an interest in the hidden forces behind the British monarchy. Valentine is both a talented journalist and a gifted storyteller so we are thrilled that he has chosen Headline as his publishing home."

And from Valentine Low: "As a royal correspondent, I have spent years watching the public face that the royal family presents to the world. But I have also seen the influence wielded by the people behind the scenes, the hidden advisers who help make the monarchy what it is today. As we head towards the end of the Queen’s long and illustrious reign, this book will answer the question: who really runs the show? Who sets the agenda–and what happens next?"