Showing results for title "The Prince" in Biographies & Memoirs

Born into the Greek and Danish royal families in 1921, a descendant of Queen Victoria, Prince Philip's aristocratic credentials were second to none. But, only 18 months after his birth, the family had to be rescued by a British warship from the island of Corfu after his father was exiled. His nomadic childhood was spent in Germany, Paris and eventually England where he was sent to boarding school.

La vida de ambos personajes, uno en el más glamoroso y conservador mundo de la realeza, y la otra, en la anónima pero libre existencia de su vida universitaria y de alta sociedad.

"The Prince" (written in the beginning of the 1500s) is a political treatise, sometimes claimed to be one of the first works of modern political philosophy, in which the effective truth is taken to be more important than any abstract ideal. It was also in direct conflict with the dominant Catholic and scholastic doctrines of the time concerning how to consider politics and ethics. Machiavelli dedicated "The Prince" to the ruling Medici of the time, leading some today to still speculate whether the book was a satire.

The Prince is an arresting portrait of faith, loyalty and ambition, set against a backdrop of terrible suffering and an ancient institution in turmoil. The leading Catholic in the nation and spiritual adviser to Tony Abbott, Cardinal George Pell has played a key role in the greatest challenge to face his church for centuries: the scandal of child sex abuse by priests. In The Prince, David Marr investigates the man and his career: how did he rise through the ranks? What does he stand for? How does he wield his authority?

Do you want to know what Jeffrey Epstein and his disgusting friends got away with? Do you have questions? Because this podcast has all the answers.The Prince and the Pervert Podcast examines the Epstein and jailed socialite Ghislaine Maxwell from their arrests, to his trial and his death. Plus her eventual conviction for sex trafficking, We will take you on an investigative journey into the world of Epstein, from his early days as a child prodigy to his eventual arrest in July 2019 for sex trafficking minors.The Prince and the Pervert explores how Epstein got away with it all and why so many ...

Includes exclusive access and interviews with Prince Harry. Once a reckless rebel, now a respected role model, Prince Harry is one of the world's most popular royals and the force behind giving the British royal family a 21st-century makeover. How has he done it? Harry: Conversations with the Prince is a three-dimensional look at what Harry is really like, both on and off royal duty. It is written by distinguished journalist and author Angela Levin, who accompanied Prince Harry on many of his engagements and had exclusive access to him at Kensington Palace.

On the 19th May 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in a beautiful royal wedding ceremony. But just how much do you know about the Prince and his former actress wife? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the royal couple, covering everything from how the two of them met through to the many ways in which Meghan has broken the mould of a traditional princess. Whether you’re interested in the royal rule book and official protocols, or you simply want to know more about the controversies that have surrounded both of these two prominent figures, this is the perfect audiobook for you!

Bernie Katz was an institution in London Soho's club scene for over 30 years. Friends with the rich and famous, Bernie was the former front-of-house manager of Soho's exclusive Groucho club and the guy who could get anything done. In August 2017, Bernie was found dead in his North London flat aged 49 under mysterious circumstances. There was an outpouring of love for Bernie. But what wasn't clear from the thousands of tributes was that in his final months, Bernie’s life had unravelled quickly, quietly and catastrophically. He was removed from his position at the Groucho Club, all the money ...

Prince William has emerged as the people's prince, surfacing from a lifetime of scrutiny and speculation as a discerning and charming young man, determined to serve the nation he loves. His wedding to long-term sweetheart Kate Middleton last year was watched by over two billion people around the world. Protective of his new bride, William has emphasised that he's keen to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. He has inherited an instinctive empathy for others.

A gripping biography of the early life of Prince Philip, published to coincide with his 90th birthday. Married for more than 60 years to the most famous woman in the world, Prince Philip is the longest-serving royal consort in British history. Yet while he is still one of the most recognisable figures in public life, his origins remain curiously shrouded in obscurity.

This is a heads-up I'm going to give to the younger folks as I outlined earlier in this book. This is what caused the death of my son. The sickness that he developed in the last part of his life is very common in today's life. The sickness came from a blow to his head during an accident he had as a teenager.

Prince was an icon. A man who defined an era of music and changed the shape of popular culture forever. There is no doubt that he was one of the most talented and influential artists of all time - and one of the most mysterious. On 21 April 2016, the world lost its Prince; it was the day the music died.

Prince Alexander Sergeevich Obolensky made his name on a cold January day at Twickenham in 1936, his achievements captured for posterity by the newsreels of the time. On his England debut, having already scored one exhilarating try, the striking blond winger collected a pass on the right and, path blocked, veered left at such a pace that a line of opponents were left grasping at thin air. It was a historic try, unrivalled in skill and speed - and it inspired England's first ever victory over the All Blacks.

Welcome to My Prince Story. Your host, Dana Marshall, speaks to the everyday Prince fam about their personal purple experiences. From Prince's home/work place, now shrine, Paisley Park to some of the greatest performances ever caught on camera like Prince's guitar solo of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and his Halftime Super Bowl performance in 2007...we have a lot to talk about when it comes to the Purple Yoda. You can find pictures, videos and show notes at MyPrincePodcast.com.

A podcast created for people where listeners will hear experiences of the host and his guests on overcoming challenges and embracing the values of P.O.T.N👑. It aims to indirectly inspire people to better themselves and their lives by hearing the testimonies of people who have conquered difficult challenges in their lives and how they used that momentum to push on. The show serves to be a beacon of hope for all of you who need the inspiration to make breakthroughs and build an extraordinary resilience that will drive you on to achieve great things for yourselves in your lives.Have a listen ...

We all have gone through different life experiences and didn't realize how much they would impact us and serve as life lessons. Listen to one of the remarkable life experiences of Prince Vijay Santhosh only on Prince Vijay Santhosh Podcast.

To Marry a Prince: The Royal Wedding is a book that covers the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in some detail. As well as looking at the details of the ceremony itself, the book looks into the history of the various institutions that are involved, such as the Church of England, and the Royal Family itself. Hopefully this book will not answer the how of the royal wedding but also the why.

I bogen "I Would Die 4 U" tegner den amerikanske musikjournalist og tv-vært Touré et indsigtsfuldt og utraditionelt portræt af en af popmusikkens mest gådefulde og fascinerende personligheder: Prince. I bogen inddrager Touré samtaler med både bandmedlemmer, venner, tidligere kærester, musikforskere og med Prince selv. Prince står som et ikon i popmusikken. Han har skrevet et utal af hits, der er blevet soundtracket til millioner af menneskers liv og ungdom.

In 1610 Henry Stuart was a celebrity throughout Europe, at a momentous period for European history and culture. Eldest son of James VI and the epitome of heroic Renaissance princely virtue, his life was set against a period about as rich as any. The King James Bible, religious tension throughout Europe, the Gunpowder plot, Jacobean theatre and the dark tragedies pouring from Shakespeare's quill, innovation in learning and science, exploration and trade and the bloody traumas of the Thirty Years' War were his backdrop.

Pearly Kings and Queens are one of the quintessential icons of “old London”, originally invented to parody wealthy West End society but also to raise money for charities. Born in 1930, Alf Dole lived his life in this tradition and was the grandson of the first Pearly King of St Pancras. Capturing the camaraderie of London's street markets in the middle of the 20th century and surviving the Second World War.