Royal Blunders

by Geoffrey Regan

From the emperors of Rome to the princes of the present-day House of Windsor, those of royal blood have not always behaved with dignity fitting of their regal standing. In Royal Blunders , Geoffrey Regan casts a jaundiced eye over the lapses, gaffes, and indiscretions of kings, queens, and kaisers. Discover which Hapsburg emperor retired to a monastery for a quiet life and ended up eating himself to death. Learn which of Edward VII's sons was suspected of being Jack the Ripper. Read about the medieval French monarch who was utterly convinced that he was made of glass and the prince who confessed his marital infidelity on television.

Genres: History

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Geoffrey Regan is an English military historian, former senior school teacher and broadcaster.

Reviews

[Graham Podolecki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read, chock full of royal fun-facts. Understandable UK royal bias considering its a British book.

[Julia Mackenzie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Enjoyed this when I was younger but it doesn't age well 😬

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very funny - there were some completely mad members of royal families through the ages. Have re-read time and time again!

[Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

great for 15min breaks