Brothers and Wives: Inside the Private Lives of William, Kate, Harry, and Meghan by Christopher AndersenMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
As a sequel to Diana's Boys at least one third of the book is the first one with much of the repetition removed. Part 2 deals with the young princelings party-hopping, girlfriend hopping, alcohol and light drug taking interspersed with some forays into education establishments and military training and service. In some ways, not unusual behavior for teen into 20's young men, although these young men had unlimited funds and little responsibility. If there was any consequences for their sometimes unbelieveable faux pas it was meted out by the press and public opinion. I cannot believe that neither of them were aware of the despicable and unforgiveable use of a Nazi uniform at one of their uninhibited galas. Yet, Harry swore to ignorance, William said nothing and there was little in the way of apology or remorse on the part of any Royal. Still, Philip took great pride in his military career and the Queen Mother and her husband were well known for their remaining in London during the blitz and Elizabeth was lauded for her stint as a lorry driver during the War. Apparently, those things were not shared as family history with the Princes!!
Part 3 is basically an in-depth life story of each of the wives. Things changed with their arrival--even before the debacle of Megan, once William and Kate were married he became the Heir in all ways, including attitude toward his brother. All fell to pieces with the spectacle that is Megan and her theatrical ways. As Diana cried and cried and cried, so to does Megan cry and cry and cry.
I'm not sorry I read the books but I am happy that this one, at least, did not cost me anything but a review, having been sent me by Goodreads for that purpose!
View all my reviews
No comments:
Post a Comment