On Duty with the Royals: The Inside Story of the Modern Monarchy
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Pub Date 10 Sep 2026 | Archive Date 1 Nov 2026
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Description
“The monarchy, by its very existence, is a divisive institution, yet its key players still attract endless curiosity.”
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III’s accession to the throne, Prince William and Catherine's growing popularity, Prince Harry and Meghan’s Megxit and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s spectacular fall from grace, the royals have become one of the most talked about families in the world.
But what drives the members of the Royal Family to act as they do and what has shaped the personalities that fascinate millions?
Dickie Arbiter is one of the few in a position to know after spending years as press secretary to both Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, giving him a unique insight into the House of Windsor.
He is the only living royal expert to have witnessed two coronations and one of very few to have genuine first-hand experience of working directly with the immediate Royal Family.
He witnessed history as it happened from inside the walls of Buckingham Palace and offers a rare glimpse of what it’s truly like to be On Duty with the Royals.
Advance Praise
"There is no Royal biographer more knowledgeable than Dickie Arbiter. On Duty with the Royals is a fascinating insider's glimpse of the Windsors in all their glory and tribulations. It's a must read series of essays." - JJ Anisobi, Daily Express & Daily Expresso podcast
"Dickie was in the room. That is what separates this from almost everything else written about those years. Nobody was better placed. Nobody has been more honest about it.” - Robert Jobson, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Catherine, The Princess of Wales - The Biography
“In a world of self-appointed royal experts, it is a joy to read a book from Dickie Arbiter, a man of experience, with 50 years involvement with the Royal Family, and a man who has led a varied and adventurous life.” - Hugo Vickers, Royal author and historian
Marketing Plan
Daily Express newspaper & Daily Expresso podcast
Daily Mail royals podcast
Daily Telegraph royals podcast
The Sun royals podcast
ITV Lorraine
Ch5 Stormy show
BBC regional radio across the UK - 20 interviews
Advertising across Reach plc newspapers including the Mirror, Express and many regionals across the UK
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781917439770 |
| PRICE | £22.00 (GBP) |