Prince William

The Man Who Will Be King

By: Penny Junor

Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong, Clare Corbett, Thomas Hunt, Paula Wilcox

His face is recognized the world over; his story is well known. But what is Prince William truly like? As Diana's eldest son, he was her confidant. While the tabloids eagerly lapped up the lurid details of his parents' divorce, William lived painfully though it, suffering the embarrassment, the humiliation, and divided loyalties. He watched his father denounced on prime-time television; he met the lovers. And when he was just 15, his beautiful, loving mother was suddenly, shockingly snatched from his life forever. The nation lost its princess and its grief threatened the very future of the monarchy. What was almost forgotten in the clamor was that two small boys had lost their mother.

His childhood was a recipe for disaster, yet as he approaches his 30th birthday, William is as well-balanced and sane a man as you could ever hope to meet. He has an utter determination to do the right thing and to serve his country as his grandmother has so successfully done for the last 60 years. Who stopped him from going off the rails, turning his back on his duty, and wanting nothing to do with the press - the people he blamed for his mother's death? Where did the qualities that have so entranced the world, and his new bride, Catherine, come from?

In the last 30 years, Penny Junor has written extensively about his parents and the extended family into which he was born. With the advantage of her relationships within William's circle, she has been able to get closer to the answers than ever before.

©2012 Penny Junor (P)2012 AudioGO

A great indictment of Diana

Didn't get through it ... the first several hours were clearly an indictment of Diana more than anything. just felt very biased.

Fabulous

Loved the book 'Prince William ' by Penny Juror
And I'm an American. William and Kate will be perfect as King and Queen 👑. Great information on the rearing of a future Monarch. He is a man of great character.

Love The Royals bu Performance Lacking

I love the story, but another author does a much better job writing. The female who read this book is perfectly fine. The male voice is so irritating I had to stop listening: I always wanted to clear his throat for him. Please pick another male to record your books in the future.

Well done and really enjoyed learning more about Prince William’s life. I loved the British accent in the reading.

Yes I would highly recommend the book. Very interested in all the places he visited.

Most of the book is about the Family as a whole

While most of the book is about Charles, Diana and their family together and apart it still sheds new light and aspects on William and Harry’s lives and personalities. It was very interesting!