For years Xavier Paoli was the French official charged with guarding and accompanying foreign sovereigns on their visits to France. He recalls the kings, queens and empresses he escorted, from Edward VII’s first state visit in 1903 to a Montenegrin princess raised among highland legends, with their habits, kindnesses and quirks.
Gossipy, affectionate and full of telling detail about the royal Europe that ended in 1914. Download the free EPUB.