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New Napoleon lll Biography by Ed Shawcross

July 2026 saw the much-anticipated launch of Ed Shawcross’s biography of Napoleon lll.

The People's Emperor book

The People's Emperor book

Ed has been a Friend of Camden Place for some years and we are delighted to welcome him on the 15th of September to give a talk on his new book ‘The People’s Emperor‘. In his engaging and entertaining style he will be telling the remarkable story of Napoleon lll, France’s first elected president and their last emperor.

You can book tickets through the website here: The People’s Emperor: a talk by author Ed Shawcross.

In the meantime you can also watch a one-to-one interview with Ed about Napoleon lll and his new book below:

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Chateau de Bercy dining room, fireplace wall

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Camden Place: the Making of Chislehurst’s Château

Visit Camden Place to enjo a talk by Royal Palace's curator Alice Blows as she looks at the fascination with French design and an appetite for the salvaged antique during the 19th century.

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New video clips give you a preview of Camden Place

Camden Place is a Grade ll* listed building with important history and architecture. This overview of the French chateau styled property, features added by architect Henry Clutton in the 1860’s, was filmed in the summer of 2026. You can find out about the house, its residents and architecture at For people not able to visit Camden Place we have added a series of short videos to give you a feel for the rooms and the building.

Empress Eugénie

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The Changing Images of Empress Eugénie

As part of our focus on the Empress Eugénie in her bicentenary, we are planning a special digital exhibition and documentary event that will launch later in the summer.

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