Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family: A Glorious Illustrated History by DK Books
A magnificent tribute to the life & reign of Queen Elizabeth II, & a celebration of the British royal family.
A stunning pictorial biography of Queen Elizabeth II, recounting her childhood, succession to the throne, & her dutiful service as the reigning monarch of Britain. This biography of the Queen also includes the history of the Royal family & the house of Windsor.
Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family 3rd Edition features accounts of most of the royal household including the Queen & Prince Philip's children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren! Inside the pages of this biography you'll find:
- The complete history of the kings & queens of England & Scotland, explaining the story of succession to the throne over more than 1,000 years
- Special features profile royal residences, including Buckingham Palace & Windsor Castle
- Dazzling photographic galleries showcasing royal regalia, artefacts as well as rare, restricted & exclusive photographs
- Visual timelines at the start of each chapter highlight the key milestones in the history of the monarchy
For almost 70 years the Queen has been beloved & admired by the British public, the commonwealth, heads of states & many others. Following her ascent to the throne at the age of 27, she's spent her entire life in service of the public & state. This biography celebrates her life through photographs & profiles & provides the reader with insight into the world's most famous royal family members.
Teaming with dazzling galleries of royal artefacts, photographic tours, royal residences, & the Royals up close makes this the perfect book for fans of the royal family or anyone interested in the history of the British monarchy.
This book is a stunning visual guide to the world's most famous royals, from the Queen's Norman predecessors to her great-grandchildren. It features events such as the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, & profiles on key people such as Princess Diana & Prince Harry.
In celebration of the Queen's 95th birthday, the 3rd Edition (published in 2021) is revised to include the most recent events & milestones, such as the retirement of the Duke of Edinburgh, the birth of Charlotte, Louis, Archie, & other new family members, Harry & Meghan's wedding, & their decision to step back as senior members of the royal family. This is the perfect gift for fans of the Queen & royal family, fans of the Netflix series The Crown, or anyone interested in the history of the British monarchy.
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Town & Country: The Queen: A Life in Pictures by Victoria Murphy
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“Queen Elizabeth II once said, ‘I have to be seen to be believed.’ Well, here is Her Majesty in all her glory ― & in delightful personal detail too.
Victoria Murphy has created an invaluable photographic tribute to Britain’s longest serving monarch & to her memorable reign.” ―Robert Lacey, historian and biographer Since she succeeded to the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II has become respected, celebrated, & beloved around the world.
This stunning collection of powerful images illustrates her storied reign in all its glory. More than 300 extraordinary photographs, along with insightful commentary by the royal journalist Victoria Murphy, showcase the significant, historic, & intimate moments throughout the Queen’s life, first as a young princess & then as the longest-reigning British monarch.
The book covers her war years in service; her marriage to Prince Philip; her coronation―the first to be televised; her extensive official travels around the world; the glittering diplomatic occasions & encounters with world leaders, dignitaries, & celebrities; the pomp & pageantry of ceremonial events; her role as a fashion icon; her relationships with her parents, King George VI & the Queen Mother, & her sister, Princess Margaret; the birth of her son & heir to the throne Prince Charles; family life with her four children & eight grandchildren, as well as her beloved dogs & horses; & the growing role of Prince William & his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, as they support the Queen in her public duties.
Shown here too are the Crown Jewels as well as the Queen’s personal jewellery collection; a look at the royal palaces & residences; & portraits from the stunning royal weddings that have so enchanted the world. Throughout her reign, with a combination of star power & a profound sense of duty, Queen Elizabeth II has steered the British monarchy into the modern era with supreme style & grace. She is truly a queen for all ages.
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Elizabeth: A Celebration in Photographs of the Queen's Life and Reign Hardcover.
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Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-serving monarch in British history. She has been a towering presence in British national life & throughout the world for almost 70 years and it is this extraordinary life that former BBC correspondent Jennie Bond explores & celebrates.
On February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, became Queen on the death of her father, King George VI. The reign that was to see major changes both in the country & Commonwealth & in the role of the monarchy began far away from Britain in a game reserve in Kenya. Elizabeth: A Celebration in Photographs, looks at this remarkable period in the history of Britain's monarchy in lavish & fascinating detail, featuring over 240 photographs.
Constantly under scrutiny ever since she took the throne, this book presents a balanced & absorbing account of the Queen's life & of her role as the head of state in a country & a world that have changed almost beyond recognition in the seventy years since she inherited the throne.
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Philip, Prince of Greece: The Duke of Edinburgh's Early Life and the Greek Succession Hardcover book
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Many books have been written about the life of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, yet there always seem to be corners of his long life that have remained unexplored. In this long look back into his early years, Constantinos Lagos & John Carr uncover hitherto unknown aspects of Philip's life as a Greek prince & his gradual transformation from a mere appendage of the troubled Greek royal family to an enduring pillar of the British monarchy. For the first time, Lagos & Carr delve into neglected Greek archives for a fascinating picture of Philip's early Greek life & the constant insecurity that dogged his steps as his father Prince Andrew of Greece & mother Princess Alice struggled to order their own lives in the maelstrom of unstable & often violent Greek politics in a Europe sliding towards world war. The Greek royal family, in which Philip has his roots, is dealt with at length, to bring out the particular family history & circumstances that played no small part in shaping his personality. Anyone curious about how Prince Philip actually grew up will find in this book a wealth of eye-opening, often startling details that will add more brush strokes to the portrait of the often-elusive but real Prince Philip.
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Philip: The Final Portrait: The Final Portrait - THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Paperback.
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This is the story of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - the longest-serving consort to the longest-reigning sovereign in British history. It is an extraordinary story, told with unique insight & authority by an author who knew the prince for more than forty years.
Philip - elusive, complex, controversial, challenging, often humorous, sometimes irascible - is the man Elizabeth II once described as her 'constant strength & guide'. Who was he? What was he really like? What is the truth about those 'gaffes' & the rumours of affairs? This is the final portrait of an unexpected & often much-misunderstood figure. It is also the portrait of a remarkable marriage that endured for more than seventy years.
Philip and Elizabeth were both royal by birth, both great-great-grandchildren of Queen Victoria, but, in temperament & upbringing, they were two very different people. The Queen's childhood was loving & secure, the Duke's was turbulent; his grandfather assassinated, his father arrested, his family exiled, his parents separated when he was only ten. Elizabeth & Philip met as cousins in the 1930s. They married in 1947, aged twenty-one & twenty-six.
Philip: The Final Portrait tells the story of two contrasting lives, assesses the Duke of Edinburgh's character & achievement, & explores the nature of his relationships with his wife, his children & their families - & with the press & public & those at court who were suspicious of him in the early days. This is a powerful, revealing &, ultimately, moving account of a long life & a remarkable royal partnership.
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Her Majesty. A Photographic History 1926-Today - By Christopher Warwick
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Born in 1926, married in 1947, crowned as Queen in 1953, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has carried out her duty for more than six decades. TASCHEN celebrates her remarkable royal story with a new edition of Her Majesty, a definitive photographic collection of her public & private life.
Brimming with history, tradition, glamour, & culture, the book spans the Queen's early years right through to her most recent state tours & ceremonies. Along the way, we trace her coming of age during World War II; her marriage, motherhood, & coronation; her encounters with such icons of their age as the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, & JFK; & her extensive international travels. We visit the spectacular royal palaces & enjoy the infectious celebration of royal weddings & jubilees. We witness the elegance of official portraits, & the tenderness & humour of informal & family moments.
As much a showcase of top photographers as a royal celebration, Her Majesty includes the work of such luminaries as Cecil Beaton, Studio Lisa, Dorothy Wilding, Karsh, Lord Snowdon, David Bailey, Patrick Lichfield, Wolfgang Tillmans, Rankin, & Annie Leibovitz.
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The Queen by Matthew Dennison
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An elegant & magisterial new biography of Her Majesty The Queen.
'A worthy & balanced overview of the Queen's life. Dennison is especially good on her childhood ... Quietly, tactfully, tastefully reverent' - The Times
For millions of people, both in Britain & across the world, Elizabeth II is the embodiment of monarchy. Her long life spans nearly a century of national & global history, from a time before the Great Depression to the era of Covid-19. Her reign embraces all but seven years of Britain's post-war history; she has been served by fifteen UK prime ministers from Churchill to Johnson, & witnessed the administrations of thirteen US presidents from Truman to Trump. The vast majority of Britons cannot remember a world without Elizabeth II as head of state & the Commonwealth.
In this brand-new biography of the longest-reigning sovereign in British history, Matthew Dennison traces her life & reign across an era of unprecedented & often seismic social change. Stylish in its writing & nuanced in its judgements, The Queen charts the joys & triumphs as well as the disappointments & vicissitudes of a remarkable royal life; it also assesses the achievement of a woman regarded as the champion of a handful of 'British' values endorsed – if no longer practised – by the bulk of the nation: service, duty, steadfastness, charity & stoicism.
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The Governess: By Wendy Holden - The instant Sunday Times bestseller, perfect for fans of The Crown Paperback book
'A beautifully woven & exquisitely detailed story' HEATHER MORRIS, author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz
'A hugely entertaining, emotionally satisfying story of love & loyalty 'DAILY MAIL'
'A poignant, fictional reimagining of a woman condemned by history, with plenty of modern-day echoes' - MAIL ON SUNDAY
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She Came From Nothing . . . and Raised a Queen
The drama of the Abdication, the glamour of the Coronation, the trauma of World War II – Marion Crawford, affectionately known as Crawfie, stood by the side of the royal family through it all.
In 1933, a progressive young teacher became governess to the little Princesses Elizabeth & Margaret. Determined to give her pupils a fun & normal childhood, she took them on buses, swimming at public baths & Christmas shopping at Woolworths.
For seventeen years she served at the heart of the royal family. But her devotion & loyalty counted for nothing when a perceived betrayal brought everything crashing down.
This sweeping, sumptuous novel brings her long-buried story to life & shines a completely new & captivating light into the world's most famous family.
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Future Release: Elizabeth II: A Queen for Our Time Hardcover book by Chris Jackson - Release date 14 Sept. 2021
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As a Getty Images royal photographer, Chris Jackson has been granted privileged access to the monarch & the British royal family. He has documented the Queen s official engagements over the past two decades, during a period of seismic changes in the British monarchy. In photographs documenting public & private moments, & accompanied by warm & engaging text offering a personal perspective & behind\-the\-shot anecdotes, Jackson captures the Queen s great elegance & charm. From royal tours to hosting state dinners, this book takes us to the heart of what it means to be the head of the British royal family. Much has been made of the Queen s enduring style, & here a spotlight also is shone on the coats, dresses, evening gowns, jewels, bags, & accessories that make up the Queen s coordinated wardrobe. Uniting all that is British as an ambassador & statesperson, Queen Elizabeth II has seen more of the planet & its people than any other head of state, & has engaged with them like no other monarch in British history; she is unquestionably a global voice for our time.
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