THE DECADE OF DIANA
From the Publisher 5
That Regal Rush 8
Work, family, fun: The Windsors live like the rest of us, if you don't count the splendor. Here's the feeling in pictures
The Decade of Diana 11
A time line of pivotal events in the Windsors' world since Di hooked the great white Wales
Daddy, Where Do Windsors Come From? 28
Along the family line that Victoria salvaged, dutiful monarchs are always tidying up after naughty, profligate kin
Rap Like a Royal 43
Forget Valspeak and jive talk. In palace parlance even wrinklies can have bags of fun—if they've got the crispies
The Pecking Order 46
Let's see, a baron beats a baronet, a viscount clocks a baron, but why was Boomtown Rat Geldof knighted but not entitled to be called Sir Bob?
The Boss 50
Philip may crack the whip with the kids, but QUEEN ELIZABETH II is the unchallenged chief of the Family Firm. Majestic and unflappable, she's a crowned head who hefts her own hair spray
The M.V.P. 60
What makes DIANA the Most Valuable Princess? Even when Charles is being a cold fish, she handles herself swimmingly
The Dreamer 78
Sometimes with his shoulder to the wheel, sometimes with his head in the clouds, CHARLES waits, works, worries—and waits. Is he selfish or just in search of a purpose?
The Wild Card 84
Brassy, bumptious FERGIE brought the Windsors and Merry Andrew her lovable mirth and girth, but the joke is wearing thin
The Doer 97
Formerly the palace brat, hardworking ANNE is now Britain's first royal Nobel nominee. Logging heroic hours for Save the Children, she saved herself despite losing her marriage
The Impresario 101
He grew up on the public stage. Now EDWARD, once the balky baby brother, plans a life in the theater—behind the scenes
The Pretty One 105
Melodramatic MARGARET rode out life's ups and downs with a cigarette holder and a song. So who's sorry now?
The Golden Girl 109
What beats being Queen? Being QUEEN MUM! All the pomp, none of the circumstance—and everybody loves you. So hoist a "drinky-poo" to her who keeps the great in great-grandma
Royal Pains 91
Every family has its cross to bear. The Windsors have two: freeloading Princess Michael and free-loving cousin Marina
The Line Forms Here 113
Britain's most exclusive queue is the line of succession to the throne. You'll find a deejay, a midwife, a phone salesman bubbling in the Hot 100
Do They Earn Their Keep? 116
For people who don't like to touch money, the Windsors can sure pile it up. But do they do enough to deserve the loot?
Charles Today, George Tomorrow? 128
The first two King Charlies left something to be desired as role models. Here's why Prince Charles may change his name once he accedes
The Hand-Me-Down of Highnesses 132
For almost 150 years, a lace christening gown ordered by Queen Victoria has wrapped generations of wee Windsors
The Smashing Finale 134
All's well that doesn't end
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