This is an epic, sweeping novel which vividly recounts the true story of englands invasion of france in the 15th century, a dramatic and enthralling period in the history of both countries, witnessed by the captivating and complex heroine, yolande, known as the queen of four kingdoms. Princess michael of kent biography childhood, life. The queen of four kingdoms anjou trilogy, book 1 by hrh. From hrh princess michael of kent, bestselling author of the queen of four kingdoms, comes the eagerlyanticipated third volume in the anjou trilogy. For more than ten years, the princess has pursued a successful career lecturing on historical topics. The baroness then became known to one and all as hrh princess michael of kent, being a royal princess by marriage rather than by birth. He is a paternal first cousin of queen elizabeth ii, being a grandson of king george v and queen mary. Hrh princess michael of kent books and biography waterstones. Hrh princess michael of kent is a member of the british royal family of german and hungarian descent. The queen of four kingdoms by of kent, hrh princess michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. An interview with hrh princess michael of kent, author.
In her new book, a cheetahs tale, the author describes aspects of her own early life travelling in africa and raising a cheetah cub. Portraits of eight royal brides, cupid and the king. Princess michael of kent and prince michael of kent leave hrh queen elizabeth ii and prince phillip, the duke of edinburghs 60th diamond wedding anniversary royal chris jacksongetty images. To order call 0844 871 1514 or visit telegraph books. Born in bohemia, the princess, baroness marie christine, who. Five royal paramours, the queen of four kingdoms and agnes sorel. She is married to prince michael of kent, a grandson of king george v.
Princess michael of her royal highness her royal highness. Jilly cooper, princess michael of kent and the end of a. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. This unusual experience in the 1960s sparked her lifelong interest in conservation, of big cats especially. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. The kensington magazine about the author her royal highness princess michael of kent is the author of three previous books. Her royal highness princess michael of kent during her travels in june, 2006. Her royal highness princess michael of kent authors. Katharine, duchess of kent, born katharine lucy mary worsley in 1933, is a member of the british roy. Hrh princess michael of kent is a member of the british royal family with noble german and hungarian heritage, as well as roots tying her to noble families going back for hundreds of years.
Hrh princess michael of kent steven oliver macintyre ross. Princess michael of kent the official website of hrh. In her new book, a cheetahs tale, the princess describes aspects of her own early life travelling in africa and raising a cheetah cub. Read all her books and always look forward for the next one. She is married to prince michael of kent, a grandson of king george v princess michael was an interior designer before becoming an author. The queen of four kingdoms by hrh princess michael of kent. She is known as a woman who speaks her mind and now it seems even foxes do not escape the sharp tongue of princess michael of kent. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The final volume of the anjou trilogy focuses on merchant jacques coeur, a man of humble beginnin. The queen of four kingdoms by princess michael of kent. The child of the duke of kent and princess marina of greece, michael is also deeply interested in his roots, which touch every royal house in. Lord frederick windsor is the son of prince and princess michael of kent. The queen of four kingdoms by her royal highness princess. Born in bohemia, the princess descends from ancient european aristocratic houses on both sides of her family.
This third volume of princess michael s anjou trilogy pulls together the various characters and plot threads from the previous two in the person of the enigmatic jacques coeur, an astute merchant adventurer whose rise to the nobility is facilitated by his commercial expertise, vast accumulated wealth and a king and court in need of money for their interminable wars against the english and. The plot is fascinating and i have left the novel with a true insight into a part of history i knew very little about. From hrh princess michael of kent, bestselling author of the queen of four kingdoms, comes the extraordinary second volume in the anjou trilogy yolande, the queen of four kingdoms is dead. Nov 09, 2017 this charming autobiographical tale from hrh princess michael of kent tells of a girl growing up and the incredible bond that can exist between people and animals. I have read two other books written by princess michael and find she is a very talented author, whose attention to detail is very evident in everything she writes. Shop amongst our popular books, including 8, quicksilver, the queen of four kingdoms and more from hrh princess michael of kent. She is married to prince michael of kent, who is a grandson of king george v. His royal highness prince michael is the queens first cousin, which makes.
Hrh princess michael of kent is the wife of the queen of englands first cousin, hrh prince michael of kent. Dec 17, 20 the queen of four kingdoms by hrh princess michael of kent constable. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. Very well written,clever and keep you awakeloved every minute of it. From hrh princess michael of kent, bestselling author of the queen of four kingdoms, comes the eagerlyanticipated third volume in the anjou trilogy the final volume of the anjou trilogy focuses on merchant jacques coeur, a man of humble beginnings but fiercely ambitious, who became one of the richest and most powerful men in fifteenth century france.
Find out more about the books currently available and new book a cheetahs. Quicksilver by hrh princess michael of kent fictiondb. Her royal highness princess michael of kent unveils a seldom told story, enriched by her own insiders perspective of royal life. After a brief and unhappy marriage to a british banker she married prince michael of kent and became first cousin to the queen through marriage. Her royal highness princess michael of kent unveils this seldom told story, enriched by her insiders perspective of court life. Jan 01, 20 princess michael of kent is no writer of fiction. Her royal highness princess michael of kent is the author of several books. For more than twenty five years, her royal highness princess michael of kent has pursued a successful career lecturing on historical topics. The serpent and the moon by hrh princess michael, of kent.
Born in bohemia now czech republic with ancient european lineage, the princess, married for 40 years, is the mother of two grown children and is the royal patron of many charities. Then, she met hrh prince michael of kent, the youngest grandchild of king george v, who counts american president franklin d. Mar 06, 2014 buy the queen of four kingdoms anjou trilogy 1 by hrh princess michael of kent from amazons fiction books store. From hrh princess michael of kent, bestselling author of the queen of. Jul 24, 2018 hrh princess michael of kent vividly reenacts the life of jacques coeur as he becomes trusted confidante and champion of the anjou royal family, particularly of his beloved patroness yolande, queen of the four kingdoms, and, of course, the beautiful and captivating agnes sorel who jacques comes to know and understand as a friend. The queen of four kingdoms anjou trilogy, book 1 by hrh princess michael of kent book cover, description, publication history.
Portraits of eight royal brides and cupid and the king. Hrh princess michael of kent is married to the queens first cousin, hrh prince michael of kent. Then just a teenager, princess michael was entranced by the african landscape, by the wildlife and by the people she met. From hrh princess michael of kent, bestselling author of the queen of four kingdoms, comes the eagerlyanticipated third volume in the anjou trilogy the final volume of the anjou trilogy focuses on merchant jacques coeur, a man of humble beginnings but fiercely ambitious, who became one of the richest and. Why is the duchess of kent usually referred to as princess. Born in bohemia, the princess descends from ancient. Prince michael of kent, gcvo, kstj, cd michael george charles franklin. Her husband, prince edward, duke of kent, is a first cousin of queen elizabeth ii. She does lecture tours as well as supporting her husband in his public duties.
Quicksilver by hrh princess michael of kent is published by constable, price. Buy the queen of four kingdoms anjou trilogy 1 by hrh princess michael of kent from amazons fiction books store. In recent years she has carved out a career as a historical writer and lecturer with her own unique perspective on european monarchy, prince michael joins me now. Princess michael was an interior designer before becoming an author.
Of kent hrh princess hrh princess michael the queen of four kingdoms by of kent. Her royal highness princess michael of kent is an amazing writer of historical nonfiction but her. The very tall austrohungarian aristocrat and the dashing british sailor made quite a handsome couple and they were married, the first time, in a civil ceremony in vienna, austria on june 30, 1978. This charming autobiographical tale from hrh princess michael of kent tells of a girl growing up and the incredible bond that can exist between people and animals. Princess michael of kent the official website of hrh princess. Oct 17, 20 i have always been a fan of hrh princess michael of kent. The princess is author of three nonfiction books, crowned in a far country. The queen of four kingdoms is no disappointment at all. Apr 20, 2012 the very tall austrohungarian aristocrat and the dashing british sailor made quite a handsome couple and they were married, the first time, in a civil ceremony in vienna, austria on june 30, 1978. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Since marrying into the royal family in 1978, princess michael of kent has proved to be one of its most colourful members. Discover book depositorys huge selection of hrhprincessmichaelofkent books online. Despite this, the writing plods along at a snails pace in parts.
The story of queen yolande was unknown to me and im glad i read it. Suites designed by her royal highness princess michael of kent at hotel baltschug kempinski moscow. Born in bohemia now czech republic with ancient european lineage, the princess, married for 40 years, is the mother of two grown children and is. The eagerlyanticipated third novel in hrh princess michael of kents anjou trilogy. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases. Five royal paramours by princess michael of kent 1991. Explore books by hrh princess michael of kent with our selection at. Her royal highness princess michael of kent unveils this seldom told story, enriched by her own insiders perspective of royal life. The final volume of the anjou trilogy focuses on merchant jacques coeur, a man of humble beginnings but fiercely ambitious. Katharine, duchess of kent, gcvo born katharine lucy mary worsley. For more than twenty five years, the princess has pursued. Quicksilver by hrh princess michael of kent waterstones. Her royal highness princess michael of kent is a writer, historian and lecturer. Two rivals for the love of a renaissance king, crowned in a far country.
Who is prince michael of kents son, lord frederick windsor. The queen of four kingdoms is the epic true story of a rich and riveting period of french and english history, all witnessed by the captivating and complex heroine yolande. Princess michael of kent was an interior designer before becoming an author. Hrh princess michael of kent archives historical novel society. The royal has revealed that she unashamedly hates the. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Princess michael of kent is a member of the british royal family of german, austrian, and hungarian noble descent. The final volume of the anjou trilogy focuses on merchant jacques coeur, a man of humble beginnings but fiercely ambitious, who became one of the richest and most powerful men in fifteenth century france.
This unusual experience in the 1960s sparked her lifelong interest in. Her royal highness princess michael of kent is the author of two previous books, crowned in a far country. Hrh princess michael of kent brings alive the story of agnes sorel, a trusted confidant of the deceased queen yolande. The queen of four kingdoms is the epic true story of a rich and riveting period of french and english history, all witnessed by the. Hrh princess michael of kent cliveden literary festival. This charming autobiographical tale from princess michael of kent tells of a girl growing up and the incredible bond that can exist between people and animals. Buy the queen of four kingdoms by hrh princess michael of kent from amazons fiction books store. Her royal highness princess michael of kent is the author of three previous books. Princess michael of kent on cats, kings and the cub that. She also undertakes lecture tours, and supports her.
Princess michael of kent marie christine anna agnes hedwig ida. May 12, 2015 william and harry have a secret stepsister but theres a good reason why shes kept hidden duration. Oct 17, 20 her royal highness princess michael of kent unveils a seldom told story, enriched by her own insiders perspective of royal life. Princess michael is an author, and has published several books on the royal families of europe. Eight royal brides weidenfeld, and cupid and the king five royal paramours harper collins and in 2004 released the serpent and the moon, a true story of love and betrayal in a royal family, and a novel trilogy. Jun 26, 2019 17 books that should be on everyones list.
I have always been a fan of hrh princess michael of kent. Hrh princess michael of kent vividly reenacts the life of jacques coeur as he becomes trusted confidante and champion of the anjou royal family, particularly of his beloved patroness yolande, queen of the four kingdoms, and, of course, the beautiful and captivating agnes sorel who jacques comes to know and understand as a friend. Books by hrh princess michael, of kent lovereading. These women arewere married to brothers who were sons of prince george duke of kent and grandsons of king george v. Princess michael of kent is the wife of her majesty the queens first cousin, hrh prince michael of kent, and lives in kensington palace.