"The inside story" of the first year of the reign of the King and Queen. Covers the death of Elizabeth II, the accession, changes to the organisation and staffing of the Court, preparation and the delivery of the Coronation, and then some portraits of early State visits and Royalty supported events. Neatly sidesteps any criticism of the key players or the "core" members of the Royal Family (the exception being the outcasts in California). Highly readable and enjoyable, although more like a very long Hello! article than a serious contribution to either history or the wider debate about the role of Royalty in the 21st Century.

Read on Kindle. Published January 2024.