Lust, Lies and Monarchy

This volume is sumptuously illustrated, includes family trees and a timeline, and features four Royal London Walking Tours with maps. Author Stephen Millar takes readers behind the scenes of one of the world’s oldest monarchies, unveiling the little-known stories behind great works of art such as Hans Holbein’s monumental full portrait of Henry VIII, Sir Anthony Van Dyck’s triple likeness of Charles I and Lucian Freud’s controversial depiction of Elizabeth II. Learn about court intrigues, family feuds, private affairs and public divorces. See how sovereigns have procured love and seized power.