Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered

Balmoral Test, Dickie Does Dishes with Queen, Prince William & Catherine’s Blissful Summer Escape

Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered

Show Notes

This week on Royally Unfiltered, Kinsey Schofield is joined by Victoria Arbiter, author of Queen Elizabeth II: An Icon of Modern Monarchy, and author of On Duty with the Royals: The Inside Story of the Modern Monarchy, Dickie Arbiter for a fascinating look inside the Royal Family’s beloved Balmoral traditions.

Victoria and Dickie reveal why Balmoral held such a special place in Queen Elizabeth II’s heart, how King Charles is putting his own stamp on the royal summer retreat, and what really happens when the royals escape to the Scottish Highlands. From family barbecues and the Queen washing dishes to the infamous “Balmoral test” for prime ministers, they separate royal reality from mythology and consider whether Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis will carry these treasured traditions into the next generation.

Dickie also discusses his forthcoming book, On Duty with the Royals: The Inside Story of the Modern Monarchy, available in September.

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