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On Duty with the Royals

The Inside Story of the Modern Monarchy

Dickie Arbiter

Written by
Dickie Arbiter
Read by
Dickie Arbiter
Length
9 hrs 37 min
Publisher
W. F. Howes Ltd
Released
2026-10-15

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What it is

Dickie Arbiter is the only living royal expert to have witnessed two coronations and one of very few to have genuine first-hand experience of working directly with the immediate Royal Family. Having been press secretary to Queen Elizabeth II and later Prince Charles and Princess Diana, he witnessed history as it happened from inside the palace walls.

His first book, On Duty with the Queen, published in 2014 with permission of the royals, provided a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the British Royal Household and the relationships behind the palace gates. Now, after a seismic shift and profound transformation in the lives of so many members of the royal family, and being able to speak fully of his experiences for the first time, it is the ideal moment for a new book. From the passing of the late Queen Elizabeth II to the reign of King Charles III, the Prince Andrew Scandal and Prince Harry’s split from the Royal Family, and amid an evolving relationship between the Royals, the media, and the public, this book contextualises the current Royal landscape through the eyes of the man who knows it best. As a trusted palace aide and a seasoned media professional, Dickie offers rare insight into Royal life with On Duty with the Royals — balancing protocol, humanity, and transparency.

His credibility, public profile, and impeccable reputation make him a powerful voice at a time when public interest in the monarchy is at an all-time high.

On the charts

Last charted October 18, 2026. Its best position was 1 on New releases in Biographies & Memoirs, reached October 15, 2026. Seen on 5 charts over 12 days of readings, the first on September 11, 2026.

ChartBestDaysLast seen
Biographies & Memoirs
New releases 1 4 days October 18, 2026
Bestsellers 8 5 days October 17, 2026
Apple Books 39 3 days October 18, 2026
Politics & Social Sciences
New releases 1 4 days October 18, 2026
Bestsellers 6 5 days October 17, 2026

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