"As Roger Fulford makes abundantly clear in this delightfully written book, they (William IV, Victoria, Edward VII and George V) were intensely interesting human beings . . . He has written a book that everyone will enjoy." J .H.Plumb"Mr. Fulford is a serious historian . . . this book is as accurate as it is amusing, and conspicuously fair in its judgments ... it stands very high indeed." Times Literary Supplement"An adroit and shrewd study, with enough anecdotes to bring the subjects into sharp focus." E.S.Turner, Daily Telegraph"Mr. Fulford is a valuable and delightful writer." Christopher Sykes, Spectator