Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Royal Book Reveals Assault, Brexit, and King Charles's Quirks
A new book, "Power and the Palace," shares private stories about the British Royal Family.
It tells of Queen Camilla's past, where she fought off an attacker on a train by using her mother's advice.
The book discusses the Royal Family's relationships with politicians, like King Charles finding Boris Johnson difficult.
It mentions Queen Elizabeth's views on Brexit and her intervention in political matters.
The book also details the cost of the 2023 Coronation.
The author shares anecdotes, giving a glimpse into the inner workings of the monarchy and its interactions with the government.
A new book reveals Queen Camilla fought off a sexual assault on a train as a teen.
The book details the Royal Family's tensions with Boris Johnson and political matters.
Queen Elizabeth was instinctively against leaving the EU, according to the book.
King Charles found Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott unsettling.
The UK government, not the Palace, pushed for the lavish 2023 Coronation.
- Who
- Queen Camilla, King Charles, and various UK politicians.
- What
- Revelations about Queen Camilla's past assault, the Royal Family's dealings with politicians, and insights into Brexit and the Coronation.
- When
- The 1960s (assault), 2008 (Camilla and Boris Johnson conversation), 2012 (Sovereign Grant), 1998 (Good Friday Agreement), 2023 (Coronation).
- Where
- United Kingdom, primarily within royal circles and government.
- Why
- To reveal behind-the-scenes details of the monarchy's interactions with politicians and navigate public life.
- Book Title
- Power and the Palace
- Author
- Valentine Low
- Camilla's Assault Location
- Train to London
- Coronation Cost
- £72 million
- Date of Incident Mentioned
- 1960s
- King Charles's Reaction to Prescott
- Found him unsettling