Step Aside for Royalty: Treasured Memories of the Royal Household

I enjoy the series The Crown very much-and understand it has been modified for "dramatic effect". This book gives yet another example. Several other contemporary works agree with this book-as well as nothing those we go worked for "the Crown" gave their all-sometimes all.at a sacrifice. However, is that a sacrifice in a time when (mostly) men devoted extensive time to grow careers, to THEN put the family back within? Or, is this a special case of a special career....? It is quite fancinating, as this is career over family-for a firm headed by a woman for decades. No matter how you look, no matter whether you like or don't care for the idea, She carries on, the rest come & go. This book illustrate yet another example of that.

Interesting details about the British monarchy. What happens if I don,t come up with enough words for this review? Guillotine?

Like most people, probably, I bought this after watching The Crown. It is an autobiographical account of Eileen Parker (wife of Mike Parker, Prince Phillip's equerry) during their marriage. It's interesting as a contemporary historical accounting of events around that time. If you're looking for something juicy/gossipy, or some insider knowledge into the royal family, you won't get much. Some, but not much.The book almost appears self-published in that it doesn't appear to have been edited. It has several oddly constructed sentences (some real head-scratchers, actually), typos, mis-spellings, etc. But it's readable, and Eileen is actually a decent writer.I enjoyed it, but can't say I'd recommend it to anyone but the most deeply interested.

I am a royal junkie, so I really enjoyed this book. If you are wanting to read something scandalous, this is not for you. It is simply one woman’s story of how her husband’s job with Prince Philip affected their marriage. The author shares many memories, both good and bad.

Once one has chosen to be a part of every day life with the royal family, your life is no longer yours nor your family’s. There are numerous perks that come with the job but what is given up of your life and time is strenuous. This book explains it all very well and fairly. I truly enjoyed it.

If you want to glimpse into the behind the scenes work of the monarchy and shat it takes to serve them, this is a good start.

It is very apparent Mrs. Parker is either a Monarchist, or was paid handsomely by the monarchy to hush anything that might have implicated Prince Phillip. This was written with sugar and spice, and oh so very nice. Mundane, and not much newsworthy!

Short and fairly boring. Some details about Prince Philip nothing about the queen. Not really worth a read unless you are desperate for anything in this time period

Excellent introspective Mrs Parker, her life's struggles in marriage and womanhoodRecommend this book to anyone interested in the Royal inner workings. And to those who are favorite view of the series THE CROWN

This was an enjoyable read it gave an insight into what it was like to work for the Royal family. I think Eileen could have gone into a little more depth, but I suppose that would have given away to much of the royals private lives.But if you like the royal family you will enjoy this read.

great easy read

Good insight on Prince Philip and the inner workings of the monarchy and especially the toll it takes on its staff.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and thought Eileen Parker conveyed her feelings very well without getting too bitter although his employment within the Royal family gave them a very good lifestyle.. I wish it could have gone on a bit longer to find out what happened to both of them. However it was a good read.