Robert Lacey
- Born:
- 3 January 1944, Putney, London, England
- Nationality:
- British
- Profession(s):
- Historian, Author, Journalist
Early Life and Education
- Educated at Bradfield College and Cambridge University.
- Read History at Cambridge.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his career as a journalist.
- Gained prominence as a biographer, particularly known as robert lacey royal biographer.
- Consultant to the Netflix series The Crown.
Notable Works
- Sir Walter Raleigh (1973)
- Majesty: Elizabeth II and the House of Windsor (1977)
- Ford: The Men and the Machine (1986)
- Little Man: Meyer Lansky and the Gangster Life (1991)
- The Queen Mother (2002)
- Royal: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (2002)
- Great Tales From English History (2003)
- God, Save The Queen (2002)
- Inside the Kingdom: My Life in Saudi Arabia (2009)
- Model Woman: Eileen Ford and the Business of Beauty (2010)
- A Brief Life of the Queen (2021)
- Battle of Brothers: William and Harry – the Inside Story of a Family in Tumult (2020)
Legacy and Impact
Robert Lacey has established himself as a respected historian and biographer, particularly known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on the British monarchy. His contributions extend to popular understanding through his involvement with The Crown, solidifying his influence on contemporary historical perspectives.