The Queen: 1926–2022

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Told in an informal style this book tells the story of The Queen, her history, family, homes, travels, good/bad times, her duties, passions, personality….the list is endless but tells it all in a non boring way, I dont think I found one paragraph tedious, although has to be said I have a more than passing interest of course This meticulously researched Queen book does exactly what it says on the tin. The stories behind every song the band released are enriched with well-written profiles of not only all four members, but also the likes of Mary Austin and the aforementioned Norman Sheffield. Elizabeth was set firmly on the road to becoming sovereign because of the D word - divorce. In 1936, her uncle David, King Edward VIII, wanted to marry a twice-divorced American, Wallis Simpson. When he couldn't he abdicated. Since that national trauma, divorce and the fall-out from divorce has shaped her reign. She has witnessed her sister Margaret, three of her children and several grandchildren divorce. And she has lived long enough to see the wheel turn full circle, watching as another American divorcee, Meghan Markle, walked down the aisle with her grandson Prince Harry.

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This is an informative and easy to ead biography that is perfect t for anyone wanting to learn more about the Queen and wishing to learn more about the woman behind the crown. The World has lost a truly great lady. Seventy years of faithful service; a magnificent role model for us all. May Her Majesty Rest in Peace, reunited with her beloved husband. Sincere condolences to His Majesty King Charles and The Royal Family. Manca la trattazione dell'ultimo periodo di vita della Queen, in quanto il libro è stato terminato nel primi mesi del 2022 e certamente destinato alla pubblicazione una volta morta la sovrana. The Queen di Andrew Morton è un bellissimo libro biografico sulla nostra regina del Regno Unito Elisabetta. In this entertaining and insightful biography, award-winning writer Andrew Morton, author of Diana, Her True Story and Elizabeth & The Intimate World of the Windsor Sisters, takes you behind the scenes to uncover the woman and her world.I found this an insightful and interesting look at The Queen. It definitely gave me another dimension - not that I ever subsrcibed to the icey, distant woman that she was portrayed as. He grabbed me and said, I like you. You've got a lot of nerve": ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons on the night his teenage band supported Jimi Hendrix, and closed their set with Foxy Lady and Purple Haze So many of my peers are like cover bands of their own selves these days… I didn’t want to be a museum. So this is a kind of reinvention”: The return of Edgar Broughton May Our Lord receive the Queen to His Side with great pleasure, for our Queen is a humble, faithful and dutiful servant of Him. She guided His church and nation through highs and lows, and showed compassion when people needed it most. She is the anchor for the Commonwealth in promoting peace and unity. We sorely missed her presence and sense of humour. May she find her peace and reunite with her beloved husband at last. Amen But Elizabeth did her duty, the young princess pledging before her people that she would dedicate her whole life to the service of Britain and the Commonwealth. She hoped that that day would be a long way off. It was not to be. Only twenty-five when she became Queen after the premature death of her father, King George Vl, Elizabeth became the stuff of the longest reigning , most travelled and, for a shy woman, the Queen who shook more hands and made more small talk than any other monarch in history . She was seen and believed by millions, either in person, on television or film.

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During her reign, the world has changed immeasurably, yet she has kept abreast of cultural and political changes, and remained a great role model for the commonwealth, despite her every move being under the microscope. The book really brought this point home. For a shy girl who desperately didn’t want to be monarch, she has done us proud! I enjoyed reading this especially at this time with all the Platinum Jubilee celebrations which were going on last weekend. Of course no book about the Queen would be complete without Prince Phillip, The Queen’s husband and soul mate. It was lovely to read about how they met and fell in love. At the same time Prince Phillip was very forward thinking and brought fresh ideas to The Royal Family. He championed the Queen’s coronation being televised so that this event could be celebrated by everyone despite the Queen being reluctant to do this it was an overwhelming success. The Queen and Prince Phillip did agree on a lot of things but at the same time there were instances when the Queen’s position clashed with the ideas of others including her family. One famous example of which was the surname that the Queen and Prince Phillip’s children should have. One of my favourite parts of the book was learning that when the Queen was practising for the coronation she would tie several sheets to her shoulders as robes whilst walking down a makeshift runway. I loved how she would wear her crown whilst doing daily tasks to get use to the weight of it and the times when she didn’t have the crown she would use a bag of flour as a substitute. Of course I was aware of most of the big events that have happened throughout Queen Elizabeth reign from watching the Crown TV series and the news etc over the years but this book offered a closer personal look at The Queen's responses to particular events.

Having such an important role in the monarchy and to lead the country for 70 years through changing times over 7 decades I think is absolutely marvelous. You have been in my life since I was born, I feel so sad your gone, you was an amazing lady thank you for all you did for us One action of the Queen that made the staff anxious was her refusal to wear protective headwear when she rode her horses around Windsor Great Park. There’s a quote in the book: the only thing standing between Prince Charles and his destiny is a Hermės scarf. This book covered everything about Elizabeth. From her childhood, coronation, and her duty as Queen of her country.

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Political crises are the highlights of the biography: the Profumo scandal; Anthony Blunt, long-serving Surveyor of the Queen’s Pictures, being exposed as a Soviet spy; and the appointment of a new prime minister after Harold Macmillan retired. Appointing Alec Douglas-Home rather than Macmillan’s deputy, Rab Butler, meant she was imposing her choice as Leader of the Conservative Party. The rules of the political party were changed very soon after to ensure this did not happen again.

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For all that you have done we thank you. We will never be able to comprehend how much you did or how great the task but we do appreciate and are thankful for how much you did do. With the greatest of respect we say Thank You Ma'am It’s striking how the monarchy and the way it is regarded has changed throughout the Queen’s lifetime. There is such a difference from the press silence over Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson in contrast to Diana, Princess of Wales and the Sussexes. I can definitely see that this isn't a book to everyones tastes especially based on their leanings but if you are willing to remove her title and her work you willl read a story that spans recent history. Its a wonderful look ito how an ancient idea (a ruling monarchy) evolved into the 20th century and managed to maintain it's relevance. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: Platinum Jubilee Celebration, 70 Years 1952–2022, published by Pitkin, was released earlier this month in the UK and will be released in April in the United States.

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