The story of a reign and a marriage and of shared love and support The unusual union between the shy younger brother of the Prince of Wales and the pretty and charming daughter of a Scottish earl was an unqualified success David Duff tells the private story behind the public events and argues that the policical influence of the royal couple should not be underestimated They changed the public image of royalty quite dramatically and it was they who introduced the modern walkabout style that has been a hallmark of the royal family ever since