“They tend to be civil servants, often diplomats drawn from the Foreign Office, who may be very pleasant, intelligent people, but once they get inside the Palace they're riveted to the status quo and they lose track of public opinion in the real world.”
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Anthony Holden
Anthony Holden is a British writer born on May 22, 1947. His works span a variety of genres, including biography, fiction, and travel literature. Holden is known for his in-depth research and profound insights into characters. more
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