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The Forgotten Monarchy of Scotland: The True Story of the Royal House of Stewart and the Hidden Lineage of the Kings and Queens of Scots
A descendant of the Royal House of Stewart chronicles the history of Scotland's monarchy
502 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1998
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Michael James Alexander Stewart
2 books1 followerAKA
Michel Roger Lafosse
HRH Prince Michael James Alexander Stewart, 7th Count of Albany
Michel Roger Lafosse
HRH Prince Michael James Alexander Stewart, 7th Count of Albany
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June 30, 2018
This book is very entertaining because it seems like a reasonably logical alternative history of the British monarchy until the last third of the book where the author’s inner conspiracy theorist comes out in full form. He cannot support his theories or statements with copied evidence. Once you read up on him from third-party sources, you realize he forged his own birth certificate and made up ancient orders and organizations he is a part of.
I did like the anti-English spin on British history. It gave an interesting perspective on things that had happened in the past and I did thoroughly enjoy reading the book.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Thoroughly enjoyed the book, could not put it down, would recommend to a friend, but do not need to read again.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Probably a good book that I enjoyed but there was something about it I did not love (e.g. The writing style, the POV, etc.). I would only recommend to a friend if it was their "type" of book.
⭐️⭐️ - A book I have below average feelings for and it would not come with a recommendation from me but I would mention it in conversation if related to the book topic at issue.
⭐️ - I finished the book but I hated every second of it.
I did like the anti-English spin on British history. It gave an interesting perspective on things that had happened in the past and I did thoroughly enjoy reading the book.
Rate Procedure:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I loved the book so much I would reread it again and would recommend to a friend.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Thoroughly enjoyed the book, could not put it down, would recommend to a friend, but do not need to read again.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Probably a good book that I enjoyed but there was something about it I did not love (e.g. The writing style, the POV, etc.). I would only recommend to a friend if it was their "type" of book.
⭐️⭐️ - A book I have below average feelings for and it would not come with a recommendation from me but I would mention it in conversation if related to the book topic at issue.
⭐️ - I finished the book but I hated every second of it.
September 18, 2016
I love books on history and thought this would be one I might enjoy. Boy, was I wrong. The author is a pretender to the Scottish throne. He throws so many names at you that you can't keep them straight. This books is better looked at as a novel than a history book. Why the author uses HRH when he isn't a Royal Highness since Scotland no longer has Royalty is beyond me? I checked up on him and he has had his British citizenship taken from him since he gave them a forged birth certificate when he applied for citizenship. He is just another Anna Anderson and countless others who claim to be royalty. Waste of my time reading.
July 19, 2024
His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Albany is better known as Michel Roger LaFosse.
“There is some disagreement over who Lafosse's parents and ancestors were. Lafosse says he was born on 21 April 1958 in the Ville de Bruxelles district, and that his parents were Baron Gustave Joseph Fernand Clément Lafosse and Princess Renée Julienne Stewart. In 2002, Brussels authorities stated that this certificate is a forgery, and that they have a birth certificate showing that Lafosse was born in Brussels on 21 April 1958, in the Watermael-Boitsfort district to Gustave Joseph Clément Fernand Lafosse, a shopkeeper, and Renée Julienne Dée, a business employee.”
“On 18 June 2006 the Sunday Mail reported that Lafosse was to be deported after having lost British citizenship because, it is alleged, he submitted a forged birth certificate. Later, on 23 July 2006, the Sunday Mail reported that, in the wake of the publicity surrounding his claims and his loss of British citizenship, Lafosse had sold up his house in Edinburgh and returned to Belgium to live with his mother.”
“There is some disagreement over who Lafosse's parents and ancestors were. Lafosse says he was born on 21 April 1958 in the Ville de Bruxelles district, and that his parents were Baron Gustave Joseph Fernand Clément Lafosse and Princess Renée Julienne Stewart. In 2002, Brussels authorities stated that this certificate is a forgery, and that they have a birth certificate showing that Lafosse was born in Brussels on 21 April 1958, in the Watermael-Boitsfort district to Gustave Joseph Clément Fernand Lafosse, a shopkeeper, and Renée Julienne Dée, a business employee.”
“On 18 June 2006 the Sunday Mail reported that Lafosse was to be deported after having lost British citizenship because, it is alleged, he submitted a forged birth certificate. Later, on 23 July 2006, the Sunday Mail reported that, in the wake of the publicity surrounding his claims and his loss of British citizenship, Lafosse had sold up his house in Edinburgh and returned to Belgium to live with his mother.”
January 23, 2013
This book tells the truth behind the Stuart monarchy and examines HRH Prince Michael's lineage, which the powers that be have tried to hide from history, even going so far as to harass and make attempts on Michael's life, as brought out in the book.
January 3, 2025
I got this book back around 2000 (it was a gift), and it sat on my shelf until now. I had thought it was just a history of Scotland, but it turned out to be a very bizarre and even sad book.
It is a detailed history of the Scottish and English royal lines, but as it turned out, the author was perpetrating a hoax, or perhaps was just delusional, for he uses the book to "prove"that he is a descendent of the Stuart (Stewart) line of Scottish kings. In fact he claims to be the legitimate heir to the British throne.
Unfortunately, investigative journalism done after the book was published showed that he was none of those things, and eventually he was kicked out of Great Britain and back to Belgium because of the forged documents he used to back up his claims. As far as I can tell, nothing more has been heard from the author since the mid 2000s.
Also unfortunately, the book has little to commend itself when relating the true history of the Scottish throne. These types of genealogies are confusing to begin with, what with the same names being used over and over again by members of the royal family, but the author throws in so many names and includes so many pages of family trees that the text at times is impossible to follow. When he comes to backing up his own claims to the throne, he just offers as support vague footnotes, like to the "Vatican Archive." Like I said, there are numerous website showing that the author forged his birth certificate and other relevant documents.
It is a beautifully wrought hardback book, but knowing the history behind the author, one is left with just a sense of sadness and pathos after reading it.
It is a detailed history of the Scottish and English royal lines, but as it turned out, the author was perpetrating a hoax, or perhaps was just delusional, for he uses the book to "prove"that he is a descendent of the Stuart (Stewart) line of Scottish kings. In fact he claims to be the legitimate heir to the British throne.
Unfortunately, investigative journalism done after the book was published showed that he was none of those things, and eventually he was kicked out of Great Britain and back to Belgium because of the forged documents he used to back up his claims. As far as I can tell, nothing more has been heard from the author since the mid 2000s.
Also unfortunately, the book has little to commend itself when relating the true history of the Scottish throne. These types of genealogies are confusing to begin with, what with the same names being used over and over again by members of the royal family, but the author throws in so many names and includes so many pages of family trees that the text at times is impossible to follow. When he comes to backing up his own claims to the throne, he just offers as support vague footnotes, like to the "Vatican Archive." Like I said, there are numerous website showing that the author forged his birth certificate and other relevant documents.
It is a beautifully wrought hardback book, but knowing the history behind the author, one is left with just a sense of sadness and pathos after reading it.
November 21, 2012
This book is a bit of a conundrum. On the surface, as a work discussing the possibility of an independent Scotland and whether may work, as well as a look at how Scotland has more recently been ruled by people who have little or no understanding about the country itself, it's a good book.
What lets it down is that the author is one of the modern world's pretend pretenders. Like Anna Anderson or Eugenia Smith, Michael is a pretender, claiming to be a legitimate descendent of Charles Stewart, better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Interesting, but pretty much a work of fiction.
What lets it down is that the author is one of the modern world's pretend pretenders. Like Anna Anderson or Eugenia Smith, Michael is a pretender, claiming to be a legitimate descendent of Charles Stewart, better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Interesting, but pretty much a work of fiction.
May 29, 2013
This was interesting and almost believable.
May 25, 2014
It's a good story and a good read even if it has been proven to be false.
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