The Prime Minister's Ironing Board and Other State Secrets
| Company type | Book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Adam Macqueen |
| Products | Non-fiction book |
The Prime Minister's Ironing Board and other State Secrets is a 2013 publication authored by Adam Macqueen, developed with support from the National Archives of the United Kingdom.
Synopsis
This work reveals a variety of confidential notes, correspondence, and documents from the political history of the UK. It addresses subjects ranging from fears regarding Prince Charles potentially being influenced by Welsh nationalist militants to more amusing anecdotes such as housemaids experiencing difficulties at Chequers, combining weighty matters with fascinating glimpses into governmental life.
Reception
Peter Preston, writing for The Guardian, described it as 'an ideal bedside read... irresistibly encouraging us to reflect and smile,' while Charlotte McCann of The Financial Times commended it as 'charmingly gossipy,' emphasizing its spectrum from playful to unsettling political snapshots.
The title earned recognition as a Daily Telegraph Book of the Year and was shortlisted for the Political Humour and Satire Book of the Year Award at the 2014 Paddy Power Political Book Awards.