On Duty with the Queen

By: Dickie Arbiter, Lynne Barrett-Lee - contributor

Narrated by: Dickie Arbiter

Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

In this honest and entertaining book, Dickie Arbiter recounts his life's journey from a broadcast journalist to becoming a press spokesman to the Royal family, and back again to journalism. He discusses the inner workings of everyday life in Buckingham Palace, and what it was really like to work under the media spotlight with the most famous family in the world.

Dickie Arbiter gives his personal insights into events that shaped his relationship with the Royal family over the years, from joining the Queen on a picnic at Balmoral in 1988 to being alongside her at the time of the death of Diana Princess of Wales in 1997.

Dickie was spokesman for the Queen during the most turbulent period of her reign. On Duty with the Queen is an open and engaging account of his life and his fascinating role in serving this unique family at a time of momentous change.

©2014 Dickie Arbiter with Lynne Barrett-Lee (P)2021 Tantor

Good book!

I liked it. It was interesting. It ended before Harry’s downfall. His narration is good as well.

Great read!

Anyone who loves the Royals, and enjoys the back stage story, this book will not disappoint!

WONDERFUL!!

I loved this! Loved the content, and especially that Dickie narrated it himself. Couldn’t have been better.

Delightful

I really enjoyed learning Dickie’s story and hearing his view from inside the monarchy. Definitely worth the listen.

That Dickie is an honorable man that had incredible employment and would always end up at the write place at the right time.

Great book and will definitely re listen for sure. It was the perfect book for me with tons of behind the scenes information. Love the book and think Dickie is a very interesting and honorable person. Would love for him to write more books. I’m sure he left out a lot and a lots more stories he could share. Just an incredible insight to The Royal Family! I would say for any one who respects and enjoys The Royal Family, this is a must read book. Dickie is also a great storyteller and was so happy it was him reading this book to all of us. Thank you for writing it and sharing it with the world!!!

Honest and forthright

I absolutely loved listening to this book. The author reveals insights into the royal family without being gossipy.  it is very sad to realize that since Prince Harry married Megan, He is no longer the hair that this gentleman knew so well.

Wonderful!

Thank you Mr. Arbiter for sharing your life story and your life working for the Royal family. Very touching and well done in honoring to the Royals. I can see why you were valued by them.

I love this book! ❤️

I started this Audio Book late in the evening. By 3:30a.m. I stopped and decided to continue it later that evening. I needed to get some sleep. But I didn't want to stop it. Finally, it was complete. However I left wishing Dicky coukd of keep going telling me more. Learning things about Princess Diana I've never heard before.

I love how Dicjey went back and forth from his childhood to current time working with The British Royal Family. I was so sad to hear all Dickey went through as a young child. It brought tears to my eyes. Then, to hear the only man who dearly loved him to the fullest, passed away way too soon. I was so impressed by Mr. Dickey Arbiters life story. Where he came from to where he is even today in real time.

I'm so glad I bought this book. It's quite interesting and very entertaining. final analysis. I loved this book! ❤️ ♥️

A very good read

Well done with good checking. Worth my time and effort. A steady and valuable read.

Good Book

This was a very good book. At first, I did not like it because he kept on jumping each chapter from his childhood to story of the Royals and Princess Diana; but at the end it all came together of why he kept jumping. Dickie was wonderful narrating the book and how he described Princess Diana and the tragedy of her death. He was a wonderful spokesperson for both Princess Diana and Queeen Elizabeth and showed me that they did have a sense a humor. Thank you Dickie for telling your story.