Edward Windsor Royal Enigma: The True Story of the 7th In Line to the British Throne

by Wendy Leigh

A source of endless public fascination, the British royal family garners headlines on an almost daily basis. Only one member has eluded intense scrutiny -- until now. When the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II of England, Prince Edward, announced on January 6 of this year that he would wed his longtime girlfriend, Sophie Rhys-Jones, the world took notice. The last of the Queen's children to marry, Edward has "delighted" his parents with the news. But Buckingham Palace has seen the other royal children's marriages end in divorce...will Edward's be the one that lasts? His business card reads simply "Edward Windsor, Television Producer." (He heads his own production company.) This surprisingly low-profile thirty-five-year-old royal has never been the focus of the scandals that keep his family in the news. However, many questions remain unanswered. Now, in this explosive and comprehensive new unauthorized biography, British-born biographer Wendy Leigh explores the questions that have swirled around Prince Edward since his birth, What was the true nature of the relationship between Edward and his sister-in-law, Princess Diana? How did Diana really feel about Sophie Rhys-Jones -- and how does Sophie feel about Diana? What is Sophie really like, and why did it take five years for Edward and her to become engaged? What really made Edward give up the Royal Marines for a life in the theater? Is there any truth to the rumors about Edward's sexual orientation? What is the unsavory trait that Edward shares with an illustrious royal relative? No matter how he chooses to live his life, neither he nor the world can escape the fact that Edward is simply not an ordinary person. His mother is one of the wealthiest women in the world. His oldest brother, Prince Charles, is heir to the throne. And his sister-in-law was Princess Diana, whose premature death sent the world into mourning. Edward Windsor, the working prince, is determined to be judged on his own merits. As his betrothed says, it will be "business as usual" after she becomes the wife of a prince. The world will be watching.

Genres: Biography, Royalty, Nonfiction

272 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1999

About the author

Ghostwriter & celebrity biographer. She has also written books on love, sex & relationships

http://www.wendyleigh.com/#

Reviews

[Vickie Kulp]

I had forgot about Queen Elizabeth's son Edward. There hasn't been much about him in the tabloids here in USA. For me this book was a little boring. I guess because Edward hasn't been in a scandal like some other Royals have. The book ended around the time he got married so I don't know if his marriage was a happy one or even if he is still married. I'll have to find out. He wanted to be in the entertainment business but used his royal family privileges when it was convenient for him.

[Mishon]

As much as a hate to say it about a book on a member of the royal family (I love reading about these people) it was a pretty dull and bland read.

[Stefanie Robinson]

This book is about Queen Elizabeth II's youngest son, Edward Mountbatten-Windsor. Somehow, he has managed to run his own business and not bring too much trouble into the Royal Family, unlike some of his siblings. This book is fairly old now, and I would love to see an updated account. The biographical information was worth what I paid for it, certainly, and I did like learning about Sophie Rhys-Jones as well.

[Michell Karnes]

Sophie has intrigued me since she joined the family but there has been little to read about her. The book presents the couple as both selfish, spoiled and entitled while as the same time sensitive, down to earth and caring. I understand any person can be complex and opposite in nature I really didn't come away with a true picture of them as people.

[Krista Ashe]

I'd have to say this book is Meh...being an avid reader of Royalty books most of what I read had been pubbed in other books. I should have known when the author prefaced that Edward had declined to be a part of the book.

No great, juicy tidbits...rather boring actually!

[Rose]

B Lei

[Nancy]

didn't finish