Wise Words from King Charles III

Charles Philip Arthur George became King on 8 September 2022. On 6 May the following year the world watched as he was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Heir apparent for more than seventy years, this charming book looks at his lighter side – his sense of humour, the funny things he’s said or done, whether laughing at himself or the unusual situations in which he’s sometimes involved. From commenting as he unveiled a sculpture of Prince Philip, ‘I now complete the process of helping my father to expose himself,’ to poking fun at his reputation for talking to plants, ‘Only the other day I was inquiring of an entire bed of old-fashioned roses, forced to listen to my ramblings on the meaning of the universe as I sat cross-legged in the lotus position in front of them.’ The King has admitted, ‘My sense of humour will get me into trouble one day.’ Passionate about the environment and the natural world, a keen sportsman and music lover, it’s his interest in architecture that has prompted some of his most colourful comments. He famously compared London’s evolving skyline to ‘an absurdist picnic table’ … ‘We already have a giant gherkin, now it looks as if we are going to have an enormous salt cellar.’ In The Wicked Wit of King Charles III you will the very best of the King’s humour, covering a huge range of topics that have been close to his heart. After all, if he hadn’t been destined to rule, he may have liked to be a comedian. ‘I love imitating and mimicking… I enjoy making people laugh if I can.’

General

Imprint:	Michael O'mara Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	15 June 2024
Authors:	Karen Dolby
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-78929-623-5
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-78929-623-4
Barcode:	9781789296235

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