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Queen's Final Thoughts on Boris Johnson Revealed
Queen Elizabeth II's candid opinions on Boris Johnson are revealed in a new book, alongside Johnson's own royal disclosures.
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- What is the title and release date of Tim Shipman's new book?
- The book "Out" is set to release on November 21st in London, and contains various accounts from courtiers regarding Queen Elizabeth II's opinions on Boris Johnson. The book is written by Sunday Times journalist Tim Shipman.
- How has Buckingham Palace responded to these recent revelations?
- Buckingham Palace has not commented on either Boris Johnson's revelations in "Unleashed" or Tim Shipman's claims in "Out." The lack of comment is consistent with the palace's general policy toward such disclosures.
- What did Boris Johnson reveal in his autobiography about the Queen's health?
- Boris Johnson, in his autobiography "Unleashed," revealed that he knew about the Queen's illness for over a year. This disclosure, along with his other revelations, broke royal protocol.
- Has this been the only time a former prime minister shared private royal conversations?
- Previous prime ministers, such as David Cameron, have also shared private conversations with the Queen, causing public apologies. Cameron revealed the Queen's relief at the outcome of the Scottish independence referendum in 2014.
- What did Queen Elizabeth II reportedly say about Boris Johnson shortly before her death?
- According to Tim Shipman's new book, "Out," Queen Elizabeth II, shortly before her death, referred to Boris Johnson as an "idiot" who wouldn't bury her. She also reportedly deemed Johnson more suited to the stage than politics.