Zara Phillips: A Revealing Portrait of a Royal World Champion - Hardcover

Hoey, Brian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1905264046 ISBN 13: 9781905264049

Publisher: Virgin Books, 2007

Synopsis

Zara Phillips' story is definitely not rags-to-riches. Instead it is a fascinating tale of determination, the search for independence, and the will to succeed on her own merit. As the only daughter of Princess Anne and with a reputation as a rebel Royal for her tongue-piercing, sense of style, and controversial love life, Zara has long been the subject of public attention. But while her Royal lineage has ensured she is never far from the public eye, her success as a sportswoman received little attention until she was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2006 after winning the Gold Medal at the equestrian World Championships. This book looks beyond the public image to reveal the real Zara. It charts her childhood, including her parents' divorce and her mother's subsequent remarriage, her school years, and her relationships with other members of the Royal family, including Prince William, as well as her personal life and her rise to the top of her chosen sport. With original anecdotes from those who really know Zara, quotes from contemporaries in the equestrian world, and comments from fashion experts, this book is a revealing look at life as a young royal and champion sportswoman.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Daughter of the Princess Royal. Granddaughter of the Queen. Champion Sportswoman. Meet Zara Philips. Zara Philips was born into a life of wealth and privilege. Her Royal status ensured that she was in the public eye from an early age, but it was her triumph at the 2006 Equestrian World Championships that thrust her squarely into the spotlight and secured her place as an iconic public figure.

This is Zara’s story, from her earliest years and her relationships with other Royals, to her love life, the independent streak that saw her branded a ‘Royal rebel’ and her emergence as a world-beating sportswoman. It is a fascinating tale of determination, the search for independence and the will to succeed on her own merit.

Brian Hoey is the official biographer of the Princess Royal and has written more than twenty-four books, including Her Majesty, Snowdon: Public Figure, Private Man and Anne the Princess Royal.

About the Author:

Brian Hoey is the author of Life with the Queen, Prince William, and Snowdon: Public Figure, Private Man. He was the first person to conduct a TV interview with Zara Phillips' mother Princess Anne, and has interviewed many other members of the Royal Family.

About this edition

• Publisher: Virgin Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1905264046
• ISBN 13: 9781905264049
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256