Charles was very intent to use his years as Prince of Wales to make his mark while he still had freedom of maneuver that he wouldnt have as King. The first subject he really went for was architecture. It made an impact. – Anthony Holden
Well the wedding in the words of the Archbishop of Canterbury was a fairy tale and there was a huge public impress, investment of goodwill, affection and indeed money in this Institution. It was a huge success at the time. – Anthony Holden
Whether he likes it or not, a man’s character is stripped at the poker table; if the other players read him better than he does, he has only himself to blame. Unless he is both able and prepared to see himself as others do, flaws and all, he will be a loser in cards, as in life. – Anthony Holden
I decided hed changed so much that a whole new book was required and that book actually I can say so was the first to say that the marriage was in trouble and the Prince didnt like at all and my book was being serialized in the Sunday Times over five weeks. – Anthony Holden
I dont hate humanity and Im not interested in people who do. Although, its funny, actually, some of my favorite writers really do. Like Martin Amis. My dirty secret. London Fields is one of my favorite books ever. And its indefensible! But hes so funny… I forgive him everything. – Elizabeth Gilbert