My Mother and I: The Inside Story of the King and Our Late Queen

Inside Story Late: My Mother and I by Ingrid Seward examines the relationship between King Charles III and his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. The publisher describes a biography that follows Charles from birth to his Coronation, drawing on anecdotes from family and friends. Its focus is their personal relationship and the pressures surrounding the upbringing of an heir.

At a glance

Centres on the mother-son relationship between King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II.
The account spans Charles’s life from birth to his Coronation and is described as drawing on family and friends’ anecdotes.
Published in English by Simon & Schuster UK, with a listed print length of 304 pages.

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Pros and cons

Pros

A defined biographical focus offers readers an account centred on the King and his mother rather than a general royal-family overview.
The publisher says the book uses personal anecdotes from family and friends to explore their relationship.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Simon & Schuster UK
Publication date	15 Feb. 2024
Language	English
Print length	304 pages
ISBN-10	1398515175
ISBN-13	978-1398515178

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	499 g
Dimensions	15.3 x 2.79 x 23.4 cm

What to know before buying

The description presents the account as drawing on personal anecdotes, but does not specify their number or provide a detailed chapter breakdown. Readers seeking a particular depth or perspective may want to check that the relationship-centred scope suits them.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in King Charles III, Queen Elizabeth II and their family relationship.
Those looking for a narrative royal biography covering Charles from birth to his Coronation.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a general reference work on the entire Royal Family or a biography focused on a different royal figure.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 994 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the book as informative and well-researched, with personal insight into Charles’s relationship with his mother. Reactions to the writing and value for money are mixed, and some readers say they found little new. That range matters if you are choosing it for fresh revelations or a particular writing style. The aggregate ratings lean positive overall, but do not establish that every reader will find the material novel or worth the price.

Positive themes

Customers describe the book as informative and well-researched, including a reported history lesson in each chapter.
Feedback highlights personal insight into the King’s relationship with his mother.

Negative themes

Some customer feedback says the book offers nothing new.

Mixed feedback

Readers differ on the writing quality, with feedback ranging from well-written to very poor.
Value for money is disputed, with some readers satisfied and others regretting the purchase.

Frequently asked questions

What is My Mother and I about?

The book explores King Charles III’s relationship with Queen Elizabeth II and the challenges of his upbringing as an heir, following his life through his Coronation.

Who wrote My Mother and I?

The listing credits royal biographer Ingrid Seward.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 304 pages.

What format and language are specified?

The supplied details list print length and English language, but do not identify a specific binding format.