'To have any understanding of the Queen you must first read this book' Amanda ForemanIn THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY, discover Elizabeth, the woman behind the throne, from the bestselling British Royal Family writer, Sally Bedell Smith.----------------------------- An intimate portrait of Her Majesty the Queen.This definitive biography of Queen Elizabeth II is the first all-round, up-close picture of one of the most fascinating, enigmatic and admired women in the world. With exclusive access to the Queen's personal letters, close friends and associates, this intimate biography is a treasure trove of fresh insights on her public persona and her private life. It also explores her close relationships with her family, her children, and Prince Philip. This book will transport you back to a moment nine decades ago when a young Princess Elizabeth first discovered her destiny. Here we see how over the years she has navigated through the political challenges and personal sacrifices ahead of her, to put the Crown, the Country and her unswerving sense of duty first. There is so much more to our Queen than that which is reported, but in these pages we at last get to meet the leader, strategist, and diplomat; the daughter, wife, mother and grandmother - Elizabeth the Queen.'Sally Bedell Smith offers her readers the illusion of knowing the Queen as a friend' The Economist'A worthy addition to the shelves of royal watchers everywhere' The Independent
Queen. Mother. Servant. Friend. This is the most intimate portrait of our longest serving monarch, an inspiration to her country: Queen Elizabeth II.
Get to know the real Elizabeth in the definitive biography from the bestselling British Royal Family writer
'To have any understanding of the Queen you must first read this book' Amanda Foreman
'Emotional, personal, human, insightful and moving. You will be a better person for reading and learning from this book' 5***** Reader Review
'Extensively researched, fluently written and containing a lot of intriguing information. Much to recommend' Daily Telegraph
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We knew her as the Queen. But she was so much more.
Playing with her children at the Palace, crawling on her stomach to stalk deer, donning yellow Marigolds to wash up after Balmoral cookouts; this was Queen Elizabeth going about her daily life. Performing a duty she cherished. Serving a nation she loved.
In this, the first all-round, up-close picture of her remarkable life, readers finally get meet the real Queen. With exclusive access to her personal letters, close friends and associates, this intimate biography is a treasure trove of insights on her public persona and private life.
In these pages we have the honour of meeting the leader, strategist, and diplomat; the daughter, wife, mother and grandmother - Elizabeth the Queen.
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'A phenomenal biography about a truly incredible leader and human being' 5***** Reader Review
