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Tuesday, 13 March 2012
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If the Duke of Cambridge is looking for a little guidance on how to behave once he inherits the throne, he should head straight to the British Library.
Offering advice on the art of kingship, a set of manuscripts dating back to the 9th century is set to go on display there as part of a new exhibition.
The manuscripts cover all aspects of a monarch's life, including what to eat, when to sleep and the cure for an upset stomach - a hot maiden.
The new exhibition will include manuals on royal etiquette, known as 'mirrors for princes' which were developed during the medieval period to advise monarchs how to rule themselves and their kingdoms.
Daily Mail article about the exhibition
http://www.bl.uk/whatson/exhibitions/royalman/index.html
Picture copyright British Library: The exploits of Alexander the Great
Alexander was a fitting role model for young princes and kings. The inscription 'HR' (Henricus Rex) added at the beginning of the book shows that the volume was in the library of Henry VIII.
Offering advice on the art of kingship, a set of manuscripts dating back to the 9th century is set to go on display there as part of a new exhibition.
The manuscripts cover all aspects of a monarch's life, including what to eat, when to sleep and the cure for an upset stomach - a hot maiden.
The new exhibition will include manuals on royal etiquette, known as 'mirrors for princes' which were developed during the medieval period to advise monarchs how to rule themselves and their kingdoms.
Read more:
Daily Mail article about the exhibition
http://www.bl.uk/whatson/exhibitions/royalman/index.html
Picture copyright British Library: The exploits of Alexander the Great
Alexander was a fitting role model for young princes and kings. The inscription 'HR' (Henricus Rex) added at the beginning of the book shows that the volume was in the library of Henry VIII.