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Author : Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia with Mridula Sinha
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 49,34 MB
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9351868281

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I felt that to remain in politics and keep fighting for the principles was my calling. So; I thought that working with the people of similar ideology might be more fruitful. I felt affinity with those parties which were neither corrupt nor power-drunk…. Ideologically; I found myself close to Jana Sangh and Swatantra Party. I was in a dilemma to choose between the two. So; I decided to contest the election on the ticket of both these parties. I became candidate of Jana Sangh from Karera constituency of Madhya Pradesh Assembly. Tihar is not a jail; it is hell on earth. And those people were pushed in this hell whose penance threatened to dethrone Indiraji. There were piles of filth at different places in Tihar jail. It would make the inside air polluted which was stifling. While eating one had to constantly drive away the flies with one’s hands. The ears would be abuzz with the sounds of insects. In the darkness the brooch would glow and crickets would speak. Life was difficult. But despite that we would have sound sleep. Ayodhya is not a city made of bricks and mortars. It is a symbol of India’s soul and national identity. That’s why when the Rath Yatra was taken out; Hindus and Muslims participated in it alike. This national integration caused heart burns to those vested interests that were in the habit of taking the advantage of social division. Royal to Public Life by Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia with Mridula Sinha: This book likely offers a memoir or autobiography of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia, a prominent Indian political figure and member of the Scindia royal family. Co-authored with Mridula Sinha, the book may provide insights into Rajmata Scindia's life journey, her transition from royalty to public life, and her contributions to Indian politics. Key Aspects of the Book "Royal to Public Life": Personal Memoir: Offers a firsthand account of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia's life, experiences, and political career. Political Legacy: Explores her role in shaping Indian politics and her commitment to public service. Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia and Mridula Sinha likely share a personal and political journey in "Royal to Public Life." This book sheds light on the life of a remarkable Indian leader.

Author : Christian De Massy
Publisher : Berkley
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 46,43 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780425117767

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The nephew of Prince Rainier and Charles Higham, the bestselling author of The Duchess of Windsor, tell what really went on behind the glittering fairy tale walls of the palace. Brimming with scandal, romance, and treachery, this is a shocking memoir complete with candid photos.

Author : Robert Hazell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 29,6 MB
Release : 2020-09-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 1509931023

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How much power does a monarch really have? How much autonomy do they enjoy? Who regulates the size of the royal family, their finances, the rules of succession? These are some of the questions considered in this edited collection on the monarchies of Europe. The book is written by experts from Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the UK. It considers the constitutional and political role of monarchy, its powers and functions, how it is defined and regulated, the laws of succession and royal finances, relations with the media, the popularity of the monarchy and why it endures. No new political theory on this topic has been developed since Bagehot wrote about the monarchy in The English Constitution (1867). The same is true of the other European monarchies. 150 years on, with their formal powers greatly reduced, how has this ancient, hereditary institution managed to survive and what is a modern monarch's role? What theory can be derived about the role of monarchy in advanced democracies, and what lessons can the different European monarchies learn from each other? The public look to the monarchy to represent continuity, stability and tradition, but also want it to be modern, to reflect modern values and be a focus for national identity. The whole institution is shot through with contradictions, myths and misunderstandings. This book should lead to a more realistic debate about our expectations of the monarchy, its role and its future. The contributors are leading experts from all over Europe: Rudy Andeweg, Ian Bradley, Paul Bovend'Eert, Axel Calissendorff, Frank Cranmer, Robert Hazell, Olivia Hepsworth, Luc Heuschling, Helle Krunke, Bob Morris, Roger Mortimore, Lennart Nilsson, Philip Murphy, Quentin Pironnet, Bart van Poelgeest, Frank Prochaska, Charles Powell, Jean Seaton, Eivind Smith.

Author : Jane Billinghurst
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,89 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Kings and rulers
ISBN : 9781550376234

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A profile of childhood in the royal family of Great Britain, focusing on Prince William and Prince Harry.

Author : Janice Hadlow
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 40,39 MB
Release : 2014-11-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0805096566

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"Originally published as The strangest family in the U.K. in 2014 by William Collins"--Title page verso.

Author : HRH The Duke of Kent
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 42,86 MB
Release : 2022-05-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1529389720

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'A pleasure to read... a timely reminder of the need for service' -- The Daily Telegraph 'The voices and reminiscence of family and friends merge seamlessly, giving the impression of gathering round the fire on a winter evening' -- The Oldie 'A remarkable memoir penned by the Duke of Kent, whose entire life has been dedicated to Queen and country... an insider's account of what it is like to be a working royal.' -- Daily Mail HRH The Duke of Kent has been at the heart of the British Royal Family throughout his life. As a working member of the Royal Family, he supported his cousin The Queen, representing her at home and abroad, until her death in 2022. His royal duties began when, in 1952, at the age of sixteen, he walked in the procession behind King George VI's coffin, later paying homage to The Queen at her Coronation in 1953. Since then he has witnessed and participated in key Royal occasions. A Royal Life is a unique account based on a series of conversations between the Duke and acclaimed Royal historian Hugo Vickers. It covers the Duke's upbringing, his army life, his royal tours and events and associations with organisations. Here too are recollections of family members including his mother, Princess Marina, his grandmother, Queen Mary, his cousin, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, and his uncle, King George VI. Other members of the Royal Family contribute their memories, including his wife, the Duchess of Kent, the Duke's siblings, Princess Alexandra and Prince Michael of Kent, his son, the Earl of St Andrews, his daughter, Lady Helen Taylor as well as his cousins, Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia, Archduchess Helen of Austria and her brother, Hans Veit Toerring. Containing never before seen photographs from the Duke's private collection and a new chapter on the Platinum Jubilee and the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, A Royal Life is an unprecedented and remarkable insight into Royal history.

Author : Christopher Fletcher
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 17,21 MB
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1107089905

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A detailed comparative study of how kings governed late-medieval France and England, analysing the multiple mechanisms of royal power.

Author : Robert Hardman
Publisher : Random House
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 27,39 MB
Release : 2013-11-18
Category : History
ISBN : 1448147751

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Every year over 5000 royal engagements take place around the world, from the Queen's famous summer garden parties to the mysterious world of the Privy Council and high-profile overseas tours. But little is widely known about the inner workings of the institution that lies at the very heart of the British nation. For the first time ever, The Monarchy takes the reader behind the scenes, meeting the people that keep the royal machine running like clockwork. With unprecedented access to the key players and organizations involved, The Monarchy follows the working life of the Queen over the course of a whole year, both home and abroad. Ever wondered who opens the Queen's mail, who pays the bills, or even how the royals follow the score in the Ashes? Alongside such trivial matters sit weightier concerns, such as audiences with the Prime Minister, the formal honouring of bravery and excellence, and the sensitive issue of the royal response at times of controversy or crisis. Accompanying a major BBC1 television series, The Monarchy provides a fascinating insight into the public and private lives of this most familiar of families. Written by the Daily Mail's, Robert Hardman, and lavishly illustrated with exclusive colour photographs, this book will appeal both to avid royal-watchers and anyone fascinated in the history and heritage of the United Kingdom.

Author : Jon Temple
Publisher : Progress Publishers
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 19,20 MB
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Monarchy
ISBN : 9780955831119

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As the UK faces what are probably the most challenging economic conditions in its history, the British royal family continues to enjoy the good life, amassing considerable wealth through generations of preferential treatment - necessary, it is claimed, to maintain the honour and dignity of the institution. Taxpayers fund the most expensive monarchy in Europe - at an estimated cost of over 175million a year - plus the imposed costs to the economy of royal public holidays that can cost the economy literally billions of pounds. Despite the Jubilee flags and the cheering crowds, can the Windsor family maintain its privileged position in the face of unfolding economic crisis? But how, precisely, is it financed? What are the 'Duchies' of Cornwall and Lancaster whose 'surpluses' provide over 31million in combined annual incomes for the Queen and the Prince of Wales - and who really owns them? What are the 'Grants-in-aid? What will be the impact of the new Sovereign Grant Act which replaces the present Civil List system with the Sovereign Grant from 2013? Why has 'charity' become such a key promotional tool for the monarchy? Is it now time to regulate the commercial use of the royal 'brand'? Poorly regulated by our unwritten constitution, members of the royal family have no legally defined roles. Despite potential conflicts of interests that may exist, they are exempt from the rules which apply to others in public life. Royal finance is, for many, a mystery, frequently misunderstood by the very taxpayers who fund this grandiose institution. Is it now time for a simpler, slimmed-down monarchy? And how much would a republic cost? Here at last are the answers - in the critical guide to UK royal finance: LIVING OFF THE STATE.

Author : Tom Butler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 39,3 MB
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441178007

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For more than twenty years, Bishop Tom Butler has related religious belief to the events of public life, both national and global, in regular contributions to BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day. Each 'Thought' is prompted by current events, without knowing how the news will develop, thereby illustrating how religion relates to contemporary life and how the insights it offers may develop over time. Here, Tom Butler explores themes ranging from The Gulf Wars and Terrorism via Science, Medical Ethics and Political Life to Religion itself. Drawing on (and incorporating) a selection of Thought for the Day scripts covering a twenty-year period, he charts the developing relationship between religion and public life and explores the Church's role of bringing religious values and insights to bear on topical issues and restating the public's hopes and fears in religious language.