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The best non-fiction books to read in 2024

From candid memoirs to provocative essay collections, 2024’s forthcoming non-fiction is enticing. Jessie Thompson shares our guide to what you need on your reading pile

The Independent UK

King Charles' private secretary recalls the beautiful letter the King wrote to dying mum

Scott Furssedonn has wonderful memories of the King

Marie Claire

King Charles settles into life as monarch, after long wait

After waiting longer than any British heir to become monarch, King Charles has quietly settled into his new role with little of the drama some commentators had expected, but with family divisions and some fundamental issues still looming.

Reuters

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Hexham Book Festival is under way with big name authors and children's Storyland to come

Guests to annual literary festival, running until April 30, include Robert Hardman, Susannah Constantine, David Dimbleby, Simon Armitage and Alexander McCall Smith

Chronicle Live

Prince Philip terrified President Obama's security with bold demand they couldn't refuse

The late Duke of Edinburgh was clearly intent on driving the high-profile guests to lunch himself when they arrived at Windsor Castle - even if it did terrify the security detail

Daily Mirror

Dictators, dresses and dorgis: the books that throw unexpected light on Elizabeth II

From the woman who picked her hats to the nanny who was drummed out of her flat, we pick the writers who got to the heart of the Queen – and the phenomenon of modern monarchy

The Guardian - UK

How fitting that the Boris Johnson I know went down in a blazing shoot-out

There was something film noirish about Boris Johnson’s position. The film noir hero, usually played by Robert Mitchum or Fred MacMurray, is often a man of apprehension and talent, not, as is usually supposed, an illiterate mug. He knows from the beginning that his actions are self-destructive and will lead…

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Queen told not to mention porn industry during chat with monarch, says expert

According to royal biographer Robert Hardman, the Queen was once given notes before meeting her counterpart Queen Margrethe of Denmark advising her to steer clear of bringing up the country's reputation "as the pornography capital of Europe"

Daily Mirror

Londoner’s Diary: Nicky Morgan calls for Lords gender equality

In today’s Diary: Morgan calls for peers equality... and a Murdoch summer bash / Author of Zelenskyy’s new book speaks / Hislop on Parthenon Marbles return / Paramount+ party

Evening Standard

Jubilee: Balcony Moment Tells UK Monarchy’s Story over Years

As a 9-year-old girl, Princess Elizabeth appeared with her family on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to mark her grandfather George V’s Silver Jubilee, an excited grin on her face as she gazed at the crowds below. The better part of a century later, the former princess — now 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jubilee: Balcony moment tells UK monarchy's story over years

As a 9-year-old girl, Princess Elizabeth appeared with her family on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to mark her grandfather George V’s Silver Jubilee

The Independent UK

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in 'trouble' after Netflix show cancelled, expert claims

Royal expert Richard Eden claims "all is not well" with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the wake of Meghan Markle's animated show being cancelled and her appearance at Prince Harry's recent polo event

Daily Mirror

UK to hold days-long bash to celebrate queen's 70-year reign

Britain is getting ready for a party featuring mounted troops, solemn prayers — and a pack of dancing mechanical corgis

The Independent UK

How Angela Kelly became the most important person in the Queen’s life

From humble beginnings in Liverpool to pulling pranks on Her Majesty — the Queen’s confidante will be feeling the loss of the Queen acutely. Luciana Bellini looks back on an unwavering (and perhaps unlikely) friendship

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Seventy years on the throne: The life and legacy of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II

Almost exactly a year after she lost her beloved husband, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is preparing for the culmination of celebrations marking her Platinum Jubilee. Her reign has now entered an unprecedented eighth decade. Elizabeth ascended the throne in February 1952 following the death of her father. We discuss her…

Daily Mirror

Queen 'in very good spirits' amid claims she is using a wheelchair, says author

According to the Queen's biographer Robert Hardman, who has written several books about her, the monarch is in "very good spirits" and is "absolutely pin-sharp as ever"

The Guardian - UK

Alan Johnson accidentally ate the Queen’s corgis’ biscuits, book reveals

Former Labour health secretary also tells author monarch was ‘good company’ and talked about Diana

The Independent UK

Queen ‘deeply upset’ that 3 out of 4 of her children got divorced

The monarch felt ‘despair’ during the year that Prince Charles, Prince Andrew and Princess Anne’s marriages ended, a new biography claims

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Prince William was 'as low as ever' following Harry and Meghan's Oprah chat, book claims

In a new biography of the Queen by author Robert Hardman, friends say Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey led to anguish for Prince William

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