The Unlikely Duke

Name: The Unlikely Duke
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Memoirs of an eclectic life - from rock 'n' roll to Badminton House

By Harry Beaufort

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Summary

In The Unlikely Duke by Harry Beaufort, the narrative unfolds the remarkable life of a man who unexpectedly ascends to a dukedom. It delves into his challenges and triumphs as he adapts to his new status while navigating the complexities of aristocracy. Beaufort intricately portrays a personal journey of transformation and self-discovery, offering an insightful glimpse into the world of nobility.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this biography if you're fascinated by tales of unexpected journeys to nobility, especially those filled with twists of fate and resilience. It's a compelling memoir that offers an intimate glimpse into the life of someone who navigated societal hierarchies while maintaining authenticity and charm. Ideal for readers who appreciate stories of personal transformation and historical intrigue.

A lively portrait of life within the mad world of aristocratic privilege and inheritance, from the unlikely 12th Duke of Beaufort.

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'Beaufort chronicles his unusual and rarified world with flashes of Wodehousian genius'. --- Jools Holland 'So funny ... bristling with glamorous but eccentric characters'. --- Jilly Cooper 'Very funny and touching, gentle, wise and unpretentious. This is a book I absolutely loved.' --- Anne Glenconner '...entertaining and at times poignant'. --- The Sunday Telegraph 'An endearing, well-paced read'. --- Country Life 'The enjoyability of the book lies with the Duke's benign and unpretentious attitude to life'. --- The Oldie

The 12th Duke of Beaufort, known to his friends as 'Bunter', inherited his Dukedom and Badminton House in 2017, at the age of sixty-five. But he is also a singer and songwriter with the rock group The Listening Device. Now he combines his responsibilities as Duke with his life as a rock performer.

In this lively and anecdote-filled memoir, Harry Beaufort takes us behind the scenes of his varied life: from playing poker with politicians, to partying on Ibiza with film stars, to people watching with The Queen from a balcony at Windsor Castle. He offers an intimate portrait of aristocratic privilege and a lifetime filled with rock stars, royalty, eccentrics, and jaw-droppingly unbelievable stories.

But Harry also offers a sensitive and perceptive insight into the worlds he has inhabited and the friendships and laughter that he has experienced along the way. This is the story of an ordinary man facing up to his extraordinary inheritance—the story of The Unlikely Duke.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399725194

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Harry Beaufort was born in 1952 and educated at Eton and the Royal Agricultural College. He is a singer and songwriter with the group The Listening Device. He has three children by his first wife and he lives at Badminton House with his second wife, Georgia.