New Royal Book Reveals Inside Details of Brexit Divisions, Coronation Costs, adn Palace Life
LONDON – September 3, 2025 – A new book, Power and the Palace by Valentine Low, offers a behind-the-scenes look at recent royal history, detailing tensions surrounding Brexit, the planning of King Charles III’s Coronation, and internal dynamics within the royal household. published today, the book unveils seven key claims, ranging from disagreements over political neutrality to the unexpectedly high cost of the Coronation ceremony.
The revelations come at a time of ongoing public debate about the monarchy’s role in modern Britain and its financial transparency.The book’s insights into internal disagreements and spending decisions are likely to fuel further scrutiny, notably as the royal family navigates its public image and seeks to demonstrate relevance in a changing world. The claims detailed within Power and the Palace offer a granular view of the challenges and complexities facing the institution.
According to the book, Prince William actively lobbied to retain the Commonwealth Realms’ allegiance following Barbados’ decision to become a republic in November 2021. William reportedly made his views known during a private conversation with then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, expressing concern about the potential domino effect of losing further realms.
The book also details the royal family’s complex relationship with Brexit. While maintaining official neutrality, the book claims that both King Charles, then Prince of Wales, and Princess Anne expressed private concerns about the implications of leaving the European Union. These concerns were reportedly conveyed to government ministers in the years leading up to the 2016 referendum.
Power and the Palace further alleges that Prince Andrew attempted to influence the selection of the Queen’s racing manager, despite being removed from royal duties following allegations of sexual assault. The book states Andrew made direct approaches to individuals involved in the recruitment process, seeking to promote a preferred candidate.
Regarding the Coronation, the book reveals that despite initial discussions about a more modest ceremony, government officials explicitly instructed the royal household to pursue a “maximalist” approach, rejecting any suggestion of a “cut-price” event. This directive, according to the book, contributed to the final cost of the Coronation reaching £72 million, including £22 million allocated for policing.low’s reporting also claims that Meghan Markle felt ”overwhelmed” by the scale of the Commonwealth during her time as a senior royal, and found it tough to understand the organization’s purpose. This feeling reportedly contributed to her and Prince Harry’s decision to step back from royal duties.
The book further details a disagreement between Prince William and Prince Harry over the use of their joint website, which continued to operate even after Harry and Meghan relocated to the United States. William reportedly felt the website was misleading the public into believing the brothers were still collaborating on projects.Power and the Palace claims that the royal household was frustrated by the repeated leaks to the media regarding private conversations and internal discussions. The book suggests that efforts to identify the source of the leaks proved unsuccessful, creating a climate of distrust within the palace.
