Louis and the Prince: A Story of Politics, Intrigue and Royal Friendship - Softcover

'Remarkably rich in insights into twentieth-century history...he writes well and handles his excellent material with aplomb. A fine biography and a fascinating read...Emphatically not just a "royal book" ' -- Literary Review 'A treasure trove that throws new and entertaining light on the workings of the court and the domestic life of the royal family...It could be the title of a fairy tale but the central figure comes as enthrallingly off the page as the hero in a yarn by John Buchan' -- The Times 'Essential reading' -- Mail on Sunday 'Geordie Greig, a stylish journalist, now emerges as an accmoplished biographer in this lively work' -- The Spectator 'a revealing insight into the world of the royals...fascinating' -- Observer 'Charming, intriguing, well-written' -- The Sunday Times

Louis Greig, a war hero and rugby international, entered the privileged world of the British royal family as mentor, physician and friend to a young and hesitant Prince Albert. Greig's influence helped to guide the prince from a stammering, shy schoolboy to become one of the most respected constitutional monarchs, seeing the nation through the Second World War and bringing the monarchy closer to the people. In this intimate and balanced portrayal of a friendship which lasted almost half a century, author Geordie Greig, the grandson of Louis Greig has drawn on private family papers, the Royal archives at Windsor Castle, libraries at Oxford and Cambridge and used newly discovered letters, journals and photographs for this remarkable, previously untold story.