One Life Two Worlds

Join the author as he recounts the fairy-tale excitement of living in Windsor Castle, singing in the choir of St George’s Chapel and meeting royalty during the golden era of the 1960s. He describes life in London before heading East to find a new life in Hong Kong, where he finds excitement and a lifestyle that is beyond his wildest dreams. In Hong Kong, he marries his second wife, Diane, with whom he travels extensively throughout Asia-Pacific, experiencing the exotic cultures of the East and visiting many fascinating locations. He also witnesses significant events in Hong Kong that will shape the city forever.

Philip Nourse was educated at St George’s School, Windsor Castle, and Marlborough College before reading psychology at Brunel University. After qualifying as a chartered surveyor, he worked in London and Hong Kong where he and Diane lived for thirty-odd years. In 2005, Philip began a new career in publishing and also set up his own business, offering editorial, design and photography services. He and Diane returned to live in London in 2017, although they keep a pied-à-terre in Hong Kong to escape the English winters.