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On Duty with the Queen
- Narrated by: Dickie Arbiter
- Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
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Summary
Dickie Arbiter was spokesman for the queen during the most turbulent period of her reign. On Duty with the Queen is an open and engaging account of his life and his fascinating role in serving this unique family at a time of momentous change.
Dickie gives his personal insights into events that shaped his relationship with the royal family over the years, from joining the queen on a picnic at Balmoral in 1988 to being alongside her at the time of the death of Diana Princess of Wales in 1997.
In this honest and entertaining audiobook, Dickie Arbiter recounts his life's journey from a broadcast journalist to becoming a press spokesman to the royal family and back again to journalism. He discusses the inner workings of everyday life in Buckingham Palace and what it was really like to work under the media spotlight with the most famous family in the world.
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- Ratchy
- 17-03-21
Easy listening
Fantastic biography of Dickie Arbiter read by himself with many stories from his time at working at the palace. But also loved the flit back in time occasionally to his childhood. If I had one negative then that would be that he tended to talk too quickly at times.
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- Marie M.
- 09-05-21
Excellent!
A beautifully written account, without any sensational ‘revelations’. It’s always good to hear books read by the author,and this is no exception. I thoroughly recommend it.
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- Robert J Kandel
- 22-02-21
Simply fantastic
Such a comprehensive invited but Tiverton and sensitive account of an outstanding career, so deserved.
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- Lil
- 13-06-21
A most enjoyable read
An account from a person witnessing the workings of the Royal Family with in depth assessments and factual responses to the events of the day. A thoroughly entertain8ng and enjoyable read.
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- MrsBanks
- 09-02-22
very enjoyable listen
Great narration and an easy listen, I'd hoped for more inside info on the royals but very good all tye same
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-04-21
Great
I have a lot of respect for Dickie Arbiter I think he did a great job with the book.
I like the book, I've never been that interested in Diana but his experience and thought where great to listen, that and the relationship he saw her have with Charles. It was nice to hear about his interaction with the Queen.
I would have liked a little more on Dickie life but over great
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- Andrew Inglis
- 06-12-23
good listening for a royalist like me
lovely insight into royal life by a nice loyal supporter of the monarchy, which covers the reign of Elizabeth 11
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- Lord_Paul
- 06-12-23
Satisfied
A nice listen, nothing overly exciting in the book but still nice to listen to stories about the royals.
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- A. Dailly
- 06-03-21
What an extraordinary life this man is had
A fascinating look into the life of a royal press officer, and beyond. throughout the book shows his upmost respect for her Majesty the Queen and her family. He is a real quintessential Gentleman, who has had a fascinating life & there’s so much more to this man than I’d ever imagine.
Written and read perfectly. I would no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone. It gives an insight into the royal family without giving too much away.
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- GILLWHITEHURST
- 27-05-21
Very well read and interesting.
I have enjoyed this. What a wonderful interesting life Dickie has had. I would have liked to hear a little bit more if his interactions with other members of the Royal family such as Margaret Anne and the queen mother though.
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