Was the week before the Jubilee the right time to read this? Definitely. A reminder that, as the UK faces one of its most significant cost of living crises complete with a liar of a PM who partied at home while people were saying goodbye to their dying loved ones over Zoom, the celebration of an old lady in a crown should make us consider the usefulness of the monarchy in our society. Though certainly not impartial, this book isn't especially vitriolic to any members of the royal family (with the exception to Prince Andrew) but critical. Minutely researched and occasionally influenced by Baker's time as an MP, it's a fascinating, real-life look at the royal family beyond the pomp and circumstance that clouds, often, shitty behaviour.