Philip Mansel

A prince among men: could Albert have changed the course of history?

A.N. Wilson, following in the footsteps of Victoria herself, is a great fan of the Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

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  • Prince Albert: The Man who Saved the Monarchy

    A.N. Wilson

    Atlantic, pp. 432, £25

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