Like 'Chips' Channon, Alan Clark has recorded his social and political life in a diary over many years This volume records the period from the death of his father, Lord (Kenneth) Clark, to the moment when he became subject to the Privy Council oath in February 1991 Cabinet colleagues, royalty, ambassadors, civil servants and foreign dignitaries all have their conceits illuminated and a succession of pretty girls cross the stage, causing delight and often unbearable pain to the author Noting what he sees, hears and believes, he admits his ambitions and foibles with wit, elan and engaging candour