Summary of Valentine Low's Courtiers

In Courtiers (2023), Valentine Low delves into the complex world of courtiers—the trusted advisers in the British royal family’s inner circle. Low, a veteran royal reporter, examines both their influential roles and their political maneuvering. He highlights notable courtiers, the delicate balance they have to maintain between their loyalty to individual royals and the monarchy as an institution, and the role they play in modernization. Low provides insights into the racially tinged exit of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, stressing the need for more diverse advisers moving forward.