Queen Elizabeth II lived a long and full life in service to her country. The longest reigning monarch thus far, she ascended to the throne at age 27 and spent the entire rest of her life living in the public eye. It’s with heavy hearts that we have learned of her passing, and we wanted to make sure she received the remembrance she deserved. Check out these books below to remember her life and all of her accomplishments.
Town & Country: The Queen: A Life in Pictures
A lavish illustrated biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her storied 70-year reign with 300 extraordinary photographs and insightful commentary by royal journalist Victoria Murphy
“...an invaluable photographic tribute to Britain’s longest serving monarch and to her memorable reign.” —Robert Lacey, historian and biographer
After her succession to the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II became respected, celebrated, and beloved around the world. This ultimate commemorative book for all royal waters captures significance of her magnificent reign, as well as the historical context for the contemporary British monarchy.
This collection of powerful photographs showcases the historic, and intimate moments throughout the Queen’s private and public life. Inside readers will find:
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“...an invaluable photographic tribute to Britain’s longest serving monarch and to her memorable reign.” —Robert Lacey, historian and biographer
After her succession to the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II became respected, celebrated, and beloved around the world. This ultimate commemorative book for all royal waters captures significance of her magnificent reign, as well as the historical context for the contemporary British monarchy.
This collection of powerful photographs showcases the historic, and intimate moments throughout the Queen’s private and public life. Inside readers will find:
- Her early years as a young princess including her war years in service
- Her personal and familial relationships with her husband, Prince Philip; her parents, King George VI and the Queen Mother; her sister Princess Margaret, and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
- Her approach to the royal succession in her later years, with Prince Charles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton taking on ever enlarging roles as working royals
- Her coronation—the first to be televised—and the pomp and pageantry of ceremonial events
- Her role as a fashion icon with a close look at the stunning Crown Jewels and the Queen’s personal jewelry collection.
Town & Country: The Queen: A Life in Pictures
A lavish illustrated biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her storied 70-year reign with 300 extraordinary photographs and insightful commentary by royal journalist Victoria Murphy
“...an invaluable photographic tribute to Britain’s longest serving monarch and to her memorable reign.” —Robert Lacey, historian and biographer
After her succession to the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II became respected, celebrated, and beloved around the world. This ultimate commemorative book for all royal waters captures significance of her magnificent reign, as well as the historical context for the contemporary British monarchy.
This collection of powerful photographs showcases the historic, and intimate moments throughout the Queen’s private and public life. Inside readers will find:
“...an invaluable photographic tribute to Britain’s longest serving monarch and to her memorable reign.” —Robert Lacey, historian and biographer
After her succession to the throne in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II became respected, celebrated, and beloved around the world. This ultimate commemorative book for all royal waters captures significance of her magnificent reign, as well as the historical context for the contemporary British monarchy.
This collection of powerful photographs showcases the historic, and intimate moments throughout the Queen’s private and public life. Inside readers will find:
- Her early years as a young princess including her war years in service
- Her personal and familial relationships with her husband, Prince Philip; her parents, King George VI and the Queen Mother; her sister Princess Margaret, and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren
- Her approach to the royal succession in her later years, with Prince Charles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton taking on ever enlarging roles as working royals
- Her coronation—the first to be televised—and the pomp and pageantry of ceremonial events
- Her role as a fashion icon with a close look at the stunning Crown Jewels and the Queen’s personal jewelry collection.
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ISBN-13: | 9781950785094 |
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Publisher: | Hearst Home Books |
Publication date: | 04/06/2021 |
Pages: | 240 |
Sales rank: | 471,766 |
Product dimensions: | 9.30(w) x 11.20(h) x 1.00(d) |
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