...And What Do You Do?
What the Royal Family Don't Want You to Know
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Narrated by:
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David Vickery
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By:
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Norman Baker
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...And What Do You Do? is a hard-hitting analysis of the royal family, exposing its extravagant use of public money and the dubious behaviour of some among its ranks.
In this audiobook, former government minister Norman Baker argues that the British public deserves better than this puerile diet.
...And What Do You Do? is a hard-hitting analysis of the royal family, exposing its extravagant use of public money and the highly dubious behaviour of some among its ranks, whilst being critical of the knee-jerk sycophancy shown by the press and politicians. Baker also considers the wider role the royals play in society, including the link with House of Lords reform, and the constitutional position of the monarch, which is important given Prince Charles’ present and intended approach.
...And What Do You Do? asks important questions about the future of the world’s most famous royal family.
©2019 Norman Baker (P)2020 W F HowesCritic Reviews
"With our democracy in turmoil, it's right to be asking questions about constitutional reform. Norman Baker tackles the subject with his trademark energy and in forensic detail looking at the facts beyond the headlines." (Caroline Lucas)
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-04-2021
The other side of the Royals
what an eye opener facts I'd never heard before. I'm a Royalist but do agree with some of the sentiments. you won't be disappointed it keeps you interested..a good 'listen'. The title doesn't do the book any favours.
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- David Strock
- 23-12-2021
excellent, casts a damning light on the
absurdity of the British royals
and their extravagant excesses and greed , a must for anyone with an enquiring mind
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- Robyn
- 02-06-2022
Laugh or cry
Norman Baker's exposition of the snouts-in-the-trough extended family at the top of Britain's class system had me laughing at their ridiculous pomposity and the archaic rituals which surround them (even in their private lives), and despairing at the demeaning subservience of those 'below' them who are prepared to bow and scrape at every opportunity. The best that can be said about this family is that their palaces attract tourists and their 'diplomacy' may have trade benefits but, really, can they be worth the vast sums transferred to them every year from the public purse! Unto those who have the most, more shall be shovelled.
Mr Baker is a very competent wordsmith who manages to choose just the right adjective, and the knack of evoking every mood from serious to satire. David Vickery's narration is a delight to listen to.
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- lindajackson@xtra.co.nz
- 10-06-2023
A completely different take on the British Royal family
I really enjoyed hearing Norman Baker’s side of the story of the present British Royal Family.. interesting detail and perspective!
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- Anonymous User
- 04-09-2024
What a grubby little book.
No wonder this book is free. Of course the British royals are rich. Who wants an impoverished royal family? They pay the appropriate price, as we all do in life. This book was disappointing in its narrow minded views & I struggled to finish it.
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