Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating’s new biography opens with a vivid recollection of a private audience with Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle, where the monarch chose a room steeped in family history and Keating delighted in sharing details about its furnishings. The book also delves into his impressions of President Trump’s political ambitions and offers a candid look at why Keating believes his own grand vision for Australia will endure. Through anecdotes and sharp analysis, the biography paints a portrait of a statesman who blended personal charm with a steadfast commitment to long‑term national progress.
As a major new biography of the former prime minister goes on sale, he talks about meeting the Queen, Trump’s aims, and why his big vision will never fadeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueen Elizabeth II met Paul Keating “alone, to her credit” in what the prime minister was informed was her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria’s, favourite room at Balmoral Castle.“And I took some pleasure in explaining the furniture to her,” Keating recalls, an old elan breaking through. Continue reading...
