I Know I Am Rude but It Is Fun: Prince Philip's Life in His Own Words: Prince Philip on Himself, the Queen and Others by Nigel Cawthorne

I Know I Am Rude but It Is Fun: Prince Philip's Life in His Own Words: Prince Philip on Himself, the Queen and Others by Nigel Cawthorne draws on Prince Philip’s own remarks, including a letter he wrote at the age of twenty one. It is presented as an affectionate self-portrait, bringing together well-known and lesser-known stories.

The book offers a first-hand glimpse of the royal world as described by Prince Philip, including his description of himself as a “fella who belongs to Mrs Queen”. It also highlights his blunt approach to speech-making, his mocking of the media, and his teasing of Her Majesty.

Key details

• Author: Nigel Cawthorne
• Built around Prince Philip’s own words and quotations
• Includes a letter written by Prince Philip at the age of twenty one
• Described as an affectionate self-portrait with well-known and lesser-known stories