Books on Royals: In Anticipation Of Prince Harry’s Memoir, Here Are 10 Royal Reads
From Buckingham Palace to The House of Jaipur, Bazaar Arabia shares the best Royal reads…
On the hunt for the best books on royals? Bazaar Arabia shares our list here…
Royal families, their complexities and decadent way of life have served to fascinate people for centuries. As the world enters an epoch of hyper-consumption— in Crown form or not— monarchy’s around the globe have garnered an absolute bushel of attention, and one that looks not to slow down in the near future.
Following the announcement of a memoir written by the Duke of Sussex which promises to be an, “intimate and heartfelt memoir of one of the most compelling and influential global figures of our time,” Penguin Random House have confirmed that his story will land in bookstores in late 2022.
With four more months until we can get the book in hand, Bazaar Arabia shares a list of reads related all things royal — from the region and beyond — for both history enthusiasts and bookworms alike…
Sheikh Zayed: An Eternal Legacy by Myrna Ayad
Sheikh Zayed: An Eternal Legacy by Myrna Ayad follows the Founding Father’s inspirational story of a beloved individual who transformed a desert into an absolute oasis of all things economic, agriculture and progression. This beautiful Assouline book comes with complimentary white gloves and a signature canvas tote bag upon purchase, which is why its made our list as one of the best books on royals.
To purchase Sheikh Zayed: An Eternal Legacy visit assouline.com
My Vision Challenges in The Race for Excellence by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, My Vision Challenges in The Race for Excellence provides an interesting examination of the UAE in its early development. A country both young yet highly prosperous, it addresses both its populace and the wider region to unveil how a nation can embrace a multicultural melting pot, religiously coexist and, keep on its path of growth. In fact, “the proof he provides is Dubai itself.” Available in both Arabic and English, it is also available for purchase in audiobook form too.
To purchase My Vision Challenges in The Race for Excellence, visit amazon.ae
For the Love of Horses by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
In a beautiful anthology of poems written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, For the Love of Horses serves to expressively pedestal the horse as a “national symbol of chivalry, pride and nobility.” Coupled alongside beautiful drawings to further solidify His Highness’ passion for the animal, ten Emirati artists were commissioned to add their sketches into the book in a bid to also amplify local talent. Originally written in Arabic, the collection is also available in English and comprises of eighteen poems.
To purchase For the Love of Horses visit amazon.ae
Revenge: Meghan, Harry and The War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower
The adoption of Meghan Markle into the world’s most renowned royal family had the potential to reinvent them. Instead, it began to scandalize their name through the clouding of lawsuits, gross tabloid coverage and mistreatment. In a deep examination into all things “Megxit” to the tumultuous Oprah Winfrey interview, author Tom Bower serves to explain what led to an erosion of the British Royal Family’s relationship with the Duke of Sussex while unveiling an “astonishing story of love, betrayal, secrets, and revenge.”
To purchase Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the war between the Windsors visit amazon.ae
Diana: Her True Story — In Her Own Words by Andrew Morton
Having secretively collaborated with author Andrew Morton, Diana: Her True Story — in Her Own Words remains the most organic account of the late Princess’ fate, one which “is the closest we will ever come to her autobiography.” Having revealed much about what went on inside the palace in a bid to stir controversy within the Establishment, the book serves to enshrine her legacy through informing the public, exposing certain individuals and by allowing her to have her say.
To purchase Diana: Her True Story — in Her Own Words visit amazon.ae
Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life by Sally Bedell Smith
Author Sally Bedell Smith strives to illuminate the vivaciously spirited life of Prince Charles. Beyond an heir looking to take to the throne, Smith turns the page onto a “real man,” raging from the isolationist nature of his childhood to his entrepreneurial pursuits and environmental endeavours. As a royal looking to push the boundary beyond what is delegated to him by convention, Prince Charles is “a man who is more complicated, tragic and compelling than we knew, until now.”
To purchase Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life visit amazon.com
The House of Jaipur: The Inside Story of India’s Most Glamorous Royal Family by John Zubrzycki
Supposedly decadent, highly opulent, and delightfully bashful, author John Zubrzycki wants to tell the real story behind the Jaipur family’s palace doors. Telling of Maharaj Sawai Man Singh II and Gayatri Devi’s façade, it reveals a story almost Shakespearean, one crippled by addiction, forbidden love, and feudal traditions. Zubrzycki reaffirms that not all that glitters is gold, nodding our failure and susceptibilities to not seeing further.
To purchase The House of Jaipur: The Inside Story of India’s Most Glamorous Royal Family visit amazon.ae
Circle of Love
In an ode to all things resilience, determination and pure grit, Assouline’s Circle of Love details the stories of 87 inspiring women, including Princess Mired of Jordan, in a collaboration between HH Sheikha Intisar AlSabah and Max Vadukul. Through a visual portrayal of these women’s accomplishments, challenges and impactful stories, the book aims to serve as a tribute to women from all corners of the world. With all proceeds going towards the Intisar Foundation, the purchase of Circle of Love will support female war victims traumatized from their past experiences.
To purchase Circle of Love visit seymaka.com
The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, The Dresser and the Wardrobe by Angela Kelly
Author and long-time confidant of Queen Elizabeth II, Angela Kelly has walked the halls of Buckingham Palace for over 25 years. Serving initially as Her Majesty’s Senior Dresser and then as Her Majesty’s Personal Advisor, Curator, Wardrobe and In-house Designer, The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe is telling of an intimate relationship with The Queen. In a book that captures the true essence of Her Majesty through never-before-seen-photographs and “charming anecdotes,” it’s a must-read for anyone fond of The Queen’s bubbly personality.
To purchase The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe visit amazon.ae
Our Last Best Chance
In a memoir that looks to relive his time at boarding school in America to attending a military academy in Britain and then being nominated to be the next King of Jordan, King Abdullah II divulges all in Our Last Best Chance. In a bid to expose, reveal, but, most importantly, offer a moment of truth, King Abdullah tackles the issues of his reign, his marriage to Queen Rania and his role as a mediator between the East and West.
To purchase Our Last Best Chance visit amazon.ae
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