Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on May 28, 1946)

Happy Birthday, William Shawcross! A toast to the man who gracefully transitioned from tackling Kissinger and Nixon's complexities in "Sideshow"—earning Pulitzer respect—to charming royalists worldwide with your captivating biography of The Queen Mother. With achievements like these, you're certainly keeping things royally interesting!

Your pen has journeyed across continents and decades—from historical intrigue to regal elegance—with wit sharper than a skeptic’s eyebrow at political promises. Whether decoding diplomatic puzzles or celebrating aristocratic charm, you handle it all masterfully (and never without an insightful twist!). May this year bring more inspired writing—and perhaps fewer global crises demanding clarifications!