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Royal Collection
Pub. Date
c2012
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Angela Kelly, personal assistant, adviser and curator to Queen Elizabeth II, tells the story of the creation of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee wardrobe. The reader is taken behind the scenes to explore how the The Queen's concern to be seen by as many people as possible on public engagements and consideration for her hosts influence the design of what she wears. The book follows the entire creative process, from initial sketches and fabric swatches...
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HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2019.
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When Angela Kelly and The Queen are together, laughter echoes through the corridors of Buckingham Palace. Angela has worked with The Queen and walked the corridors of the Royal Household for twenty-five years, initially as Her Majesty's Senior Dresser and then latterly as Her Majesty's Personal Advisor, Curator, Wardrobe and In-house Designer. As the first person in history to hold this title, she shares a uniquely close working relationship with...
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BBC Books
Pub. Date
2014
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The Queen's life is dedicated to her public - every move is scrutinised, every word noted. But her homes are havens where peace can be found, away from watchful eyes; sanctuaries of private calm in a whirlwind life of public duty. In 'The Queen's Houses', Alan Titchmarsh takes us on a tour of the royal residences, examining the personal family stories behind these magnificent buildings. Through personal reflections, interviews with royal staff and...
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Windsor Palace, 2016. The morning after her ninetieth birthday celebrations, the Queen is shocked to discover that one of her guests has been found dead in his room. It quickly becomes clear that his death was no accident, but when MI5 begin to suspect her loyal servants, she knows that they are looking in the wrong place. For the Queen has been living a double life ever since she was a teenager: by day she upholds her royal duties, while secretly...
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Christmas at Sandringham is going to be murder... A human hand and a bag of drugs are found washed up on a beach next to the Queen's estate at Sandringham. The Queen identifies the 70-year-old victim, Edward St Cyr, from his signet ring. But the search for his killer is not so straightforward. Suspects include the Queen's horse groom, a shady land agent, and an aristocrat neighbour - as well as the victim's many cousins and relations. The investigation...
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Zaffre
Pub. Date
2024
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1957 - A young woman is found dead in a mews house a mile from Buckingham Palace, wearing only silk underwear and a a diamond tiara. An older man is discovered nearby, garrotted and pierced through the eye with a long, sharp implement. According to the police, a high society card game was going on downstairs that night. One of the players surely committed the murders, but each of them can give the others an alibi. When someone very close to her is...
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Clipper Large Print Books
Pub. Date
2016.
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On 9 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth II will become the longest-serving monarch in British history. During her 63 years on the throne, few have got to know her well, but there is one body of work that sheds real light on her thoughts, personality and the issues that really concern her: the Queen's own speeches. For many years, the Queen's Christmas address was the most-watched programme on television on Christmas Day, and millions still tune in to...
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Bolinda/Blink audio
Pub. Date
2019
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From Suez to the Silver Jubilee ... The fascinating royal and social history that inspired Seasons 2 and 3 of The Crown, written by the show's historical consultant. Covering two tumultuous decades in the reign of Elizabeth II, Lacey looks at the key social, political and personal moments and the effect they had not only on the royal family, but also on the world around them. From the Suez Canal Crisis and the US/Russia space race to the Duke of Windsor's...
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Queen Elizabeth II is having a royal nightmare. A referendum divides the nation, a tumultuous election grips the United States - and the body of a staff member is found dead beside Buckingham Palace swimming pool. Is it a tragic accident, as the police think? Or is something more sinister going on? As Her Majesty looks for answers, her trusted assistant Rozie is on the trail of a treasured painting that once hung outside the Queen's bedroom. But when...
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Hodder & Stoughton
Pub. Date
2021
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In 2022, Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 70 years as Queen and Head of the Commonwealth. She is Britain's longest reigning monarch and the very first to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. 'A Queen For All Seasons', introduced and compiled by Joanna Lumley, is a perceptive, touching and engaging tribute to this unique woman.
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Andre Deutsch
Pub. Date
2018
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'Majesty' is the enthralling story of the House of Winsdor, focussing on the personal and political intrigues that have characterised the reign of Elizabeth II. Fully illustrated with contemporary photographs, it describes the fluctuating fortunes of the Windsors, from the dramatic abdication of the Queen's uncle, Edward VIII, to the tumultuous relationship between Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Set against the colourful backdrop of key events...
12) Our Queen
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As she reaches a defining moment of her reign - her diamond jubilee - Robert Hardman explores the secrets of Queen Elizabeth II's success to produce a fascinating new portrait of a sovereign who has witnessed more change than any since the creation of Great Britain.
13) The Queen and I
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Penguin
Pub. Date
2012
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After some forty years on the throne of England to be rehoused on a council estate in the Midlands comes as something of a shock to the Queen. In fact it is a nightmare.
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Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Pub. Date
2012
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'Young Elizabeth' explores the sheltered upbringing of the young princess, with a gentle father and domineering mother, her complicated relationship with her sister, Princess Margaret, and her dependence on her nanny, Marion Crawfie Crawford.
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Century
Pub. Date
2018
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On today's world stage, one leader stands apart. Queen Elizabeth II has seen more of the planet and its people than any other head of state, and has engaged with them like no other monarch in British history. Since her coronation, she has visited over 130 countries across the ever-changing globe, acting as diplomat, stateswoman, pioneer and peace-broker. She has transformed her father's old empire into the Commonwealth, her 'family of nations', and...
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Pavilion
Pub. Date
2017
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An internationally admired figure, Queen Elizabeth II is the most high-profile monarch in the world, and her enduring popularity is thanks to her wide-ranging supporters. Sarah Gristwood follows the twists and turns of Elizabeth Windsor's life and its key turning points - including her teenage years during the war, meeting with and marrying the Duke of Edinburgh and her accession to the throne in 1952.
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Blink Publishing
Pub. Date
2017
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Netflix's original series 'The Crown' painted a unique and intimate portrait of Britain's longest-reigning monarch. This official companion to the show is an in-depth exploration of the early years of Elizabeth II's time as Queen (1947-1955), complete with extensive research, additional material and exclusive, beautifully reproduced images.
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Macmillan
Pub. Date
2011
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With the flair for narrative and the meticulous research that readers have come to expect, Andrew Marr turns his attention to the monarch - and to the monarchy, chronicling the Queen's pivotal role at the centre of the state, which is largely hidden from the public gaze, and making a strong case for the institution itself.