From the Back Cover:
Sir Howard Elphinstone, dashing hero of the Crimean War, was handpicked by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to be governor to their favourite son, Prince Arthur. Despite an uncertain beginning at court, and many clashes with the Queen, when Albert died, Elphinstone became not only a surrogate father to the royal children, but also the Queen’s most trusted confidant.In her darkest moments, it was Elphinstone to whom she turned for advice. Artist, soldier, bodyguard, diplomat, confidant and spy: Elphinstone is the forgotten hero of the Victorian court.Extensively researched and drawing on hundreds of previously unpublished letters, The Queens’s Knight restores him to his rightful position at the heart of the most extraordinary royal family in British history. ‘Martyn Downer has succeeded with masterly skill in using the story of Elphinstone and Prince Arthur as a window on the Victorian court, providing a riveting and original account of the mid-century monarchy’ Literary Review ‘A compelling picture of Victorian court life’ Sunday Times ‘Crammed with fascinating details’ Spectator ‘The Queen's Knight vividly succeeds in its act of resucitation’ Daily Telegraph
About the Author:
Martyn Downer was Head of Jewellery at Sotheby’s auction house in London from 1999 to 2003. He gives regular talks on the subject and contributes to arts and antiques magazines. He is the author of Nelson’s Purse.
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