Battle of Brothers

William and Harry – The Inside Story of a Family in Tumult

By: Robert Lacey

Narrated by: Tim Frances

A New York Times bestseller.

From bestselling author and historical consultant to the award-winning Netflix series The Crown, an unparalleled insider account of tumult, secrecy and schism in the Royal family.

The world has watched Prince William and Prince Harry since they were born. Raised by Princess Diana to be the closest of brothers, how have the boy princes grown into very different, now distanced men?

From royal insider, biographer and historian Robert Lacey, this book reveals the untold details of William and Harry’s closeness and estrangement, asking what happens when two sons are raised for vastly different futures – one burdened with the responsibility of one day becoming king, the other with the knowledge that he will always remain spare. How have William and Harry both agreed and diverged in their views of what a modern royal owes to their country? Were the seeds of damage sowed by Prince Charles and Princess Diana as their marriage unraveled for all the world to see? In the previous generation, how have Prince Charles and Prince Andrew’s own relations strained under the Crown? What role has Queen Elizabeth II played in marshalling her feuding heirs? What parts have Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle played in helping their husbands to choose their differing paths? And what is the real, unvarnished story behind Harry and Meghan’s dramatic departure?

In the most intimate vision yet of life behind closed doors, with its highs, lows and discretions all laid out, this is a journey into royal life as never offered before.

Enjoyable

I learned a little more about the royal family. The first few chapters, though, feel like “filler” chapters of information about the royal family that has already been know .

Too much royal

Not enough about the brothers. Specifically, the one everyone likes, Harry. It was filled with too much boring royal info.

Rich With History

A beautifully written book that comes across deep in history from a writer who seems non bias when it comes to any Royal Family member. It’s fact based and respectful while short on sensationalism.

Overly Sussex sympathy in this book.

It was pretty good but I feel it skewed a bit too sympathetic for Harry and Meghan, but hindsight is 20/20 and this book was done before the Oprah interview so I guess maybe that is why. The narration was good. I didn't really learn any juicy info that wasn't unknown.

Love this book.

Loved this book. Never boring. Finished quicker than most I've listened to so far. Would recommend.