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Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee
An Epically Short History of Our Kings and Queens
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The first non-fiction book from the comedy legend – an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy. Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee, Harry, Dick, John, Harry three. One, two, three Neds, Richard Two, Henries, four, five, six, then who? Charlie Higson has...
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The first non-fiction book from the comedy legend – an irresistible, family-friendly deep dive into the murky lives of the British monarchy.
Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee, Harry, Dick, John, Harry three. One, two, three Neds, Richard Two, Henries, four, five, six, then who? Charlie Higson has always been interested in the story of the fabled English monarchy: from the b*stardly to the benevolent, brilliant to the brutal. In this wonderful new book, with the famous rhyme he learned at school as his trusty guide, Charlie takes the plunge into the storied history of this most treasured of institutions – introducing readers to every single ruler since poor Harold was shot in the eye at the Battle of Hastings. Bloody treachery? Check. Unruly incest? Check. Short parliaments? Check. A couple of Cromwells? Check.
A rip-roaring journey that takes in the Normans, Stuarts and Tudors, not to mention the infamous Blois (how can we forget them?), Willie, Willie, Harry, Stee is an utterly engrossing and grossly entertaining primer on who ruled when and why.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008741068
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Mudlark
Illustration: 20 b/w, illus, 8 col plates (8pp)
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jim Moir
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 27.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Charlie Higson is an actor, author and comedian. He was actor and co-writer on The Fast Show alongside Paul Whitehouse, before finding literary success with his bestselling series of Young Bond novels (published by Puffin). This is his first non-fiction book.
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