The Guinness Book of Royal Blunders presents an entertaining and often ironic collection of some of the most memorable mistakes and blunders in the history of royal families and monarchies. Geoffrey Regan takes the reader on a journey through episodes in which monarchs, emperors and kings, from classical and medieval rulers to constitutional monarchs, suffered dramatic shipwrecks in the fields of diplomacy, state affairs and their personal lives. From disastrous coronations and poorly organised state events to reckless love affairs and failed political decisions, this book reveals the human side of power through stories that are both entertaining and insightful. At the same time, it highlights the broader consequences of these blunders for political and social developments.