Jack Stooks, a recently retired gardener who served King Charles, has expressed his deep frustration and anger over a new book that makes controversial claims about the late Queen Elizabeth II.
The book, titled A Voyage Around The Queen, written by royal author Craig Brown, alleges that the Queen found former U.S. President Donald Trump “very rude” during his visit to the UK. The book further claims that the Queen “particularly disliked” Trump’s habit of looking over her shoulder as if “in search of others more interesting.”
Stooks, who worked closely with the royal family, voiced his concerns during an interview with GB News, where he was asked whether the book disrespects the Queen’s memory. “I think this completely disrespects her memory,” Stooks responded. “There doesn’t seem to be any point or reason for this to have come about. To suddenly start claiming that about someone who has passed without allowing them to defend themselves—it’s just not right.”
Stooks passionately defended the Queen’s impeccable reputation, stating, “We know what the Queen was like as a person. We know that in her reign, she never put a foot wrong. So why would she suddenly get to a point in her life where she would say something like this? It’s just ridiculous.” He criticized the timing and nature of the allegations, which he believes unfairly tarnish the Queen’s legacy.
The controversy stirred by Brown’s book has also led to speculation about how King Charles might react to such claims. GB News host Patrick Christys posed the question to Stooks, asking if King Charles would be upset by the inflammatory nature of the book’s content. “Oh absolutely,” Stooks replied. “I don’t understand why someone would want to bring down the late Queen’s way of life. Throughout her career, she was amazing. And to have somebody trying to ignite some kind of flames into it, it’s not right, especially to the monarchy right now. They’re dealing with so much.”
The conversation also touched on the privacy and normalcy of the royal family. Stooks emphasized that, despite their public roles, the royals are a family like any other, engaging in personal and private conversations that may be misconstrued if overheard. “What we pretend to forget is they are actually a family. So, just like you or I, we might have conversations with people we trust and family and friends and say things that are personal,” Stooks explained. He pointed out that the Queen’s private remarks could be taken out of context, leading to unnecessary controversy.
Queen Elizabeth II met Donald Trump during his tenure as U.S. President, hosting him and his wife Melania in the UK. While their interactions were widely covered, the new book’s claims have reignited debates over the Queen’s personal opinions, leaving many, including those who worked closely with her, questioning the validity and purpose of such revelations.
