As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announce a ‘spare’ on the way, what does this mean for Prince Harry?
Penny Junor’s latest biography charts the ‘hidden’ Prince and the true story behind the many tabloid reports.
Called ‘the spare’ by his mother Diana, Penny charts the journey of a troubled child and teenager who has become a celebrated leader of men, a soldier, a pilot, an adventurer and a passionate champion of those who are in danger of being destroyed or forgotten.
Described in the past as ‘vile’ and ‘evil’ for her biographies, expect some robust debate from bestselling broadcaster and biographer, Penny Junor, as her sharp eye turns to the charismatic and charming Prince Harry. She will be in Beverley on Friday (10 October) as part of the Beverley Literature Festival.
Dorcas Taylor, festival director, said:
“What Penny doesn’t know about the Royal Family isn’t worth knowing, and we’re looking forward to some fascinating insights into the private life of Britain’s most famous and scrutinised family. This is the first authoritative biography on Prince Harry, and we’re delighted she could join us to discuss it.”
About Penny Junor
Journalist, writer and broadcaster, for many years Penny Junor presented The Travel Show on BBC2 and Channel 4’s 4 What It’s Worth. She is the author of several best-selling biographies.
There’s not a lot Penny doesn’t know about the inner workings of the Royal Family. She’s written several books on the subject, including individual biographies of the Prince and Princess of Wales and Charles and Diana: Portrait of a Marriage.
Her work on Charles and Diana is said to have ‘alienated’ both of them, and she reportedly considers the experience the worst of her career. Her last biography, Prince William: The Man Who Will Be King, was released in 2012.
Junor’s other books include works on Margaret Thatcher, Richard Burton, John Major and Wonderful Tonight, the co-authored memoir of Pattie Boyd. She also assisted Sir Cliff Richard in writing the number one best-selling My Life, My Way which sold over 250,000 copies and Shaun Ellis with his book The Man Who Lives with Wolves.
Penny Junor will be appearing at Beverley Literature Festival on Friday 10 October, 7.30 – 8.30pm at Toll Gavel United Church.
Tickets are available from www.bevlit.org, over the counter at Beverley Library, Champney Road, Beverley or by phoning the box office on 01482 392699.
