A Sion College Seminar Supper with Valentine Low

Power and the Palace

Wednesday 1st October, 7 for 7:30pm

The Oxford and Cambridge Club, 71-77 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HD

In Power and the Palace, being published in September2025, Valentine Low examines how the relationship between the sovereign and the political leadership of the nation has evolved over the past 200 years, particularly during the reign of Elizabeth II and moving into that of Charles III.

Drawing on extensive engagement and access as a journalist covering relations between Buckingham Palace and Downing Street, and on new research for this book, Valentine Low offers insights and revelations which transform our understanding of the relationship between the monarchy and the government as it continues to develop in a nation without a written constitution.

Valentine Low was the royal correspondent for The Times from 2008 to 2023.

Those attending this seminar supper have the opportunity to order copies of Power and the Palace at the discounted price of £12.50 (RRP £25).

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Please note

• Successful applicants will be sent further information by Wednesday 17th September, 2025
• Cancellations after Sunday 21st September will not be refunded
• Applicants are expected to attend the whole event and not to arrive before 7pm
• Attendees will be expected to honour any food choices submitted in advance
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