A surprising and very personal biography of a woman who may be
the world's last great queen, published to coincide with the
sixtieth anniversary of her reign
Elizabeth II, one of England's longest-reigning monarchs, is an
enigma. In public, she confines herself to optimistic pieties and
guarded smiles; in private, she is wry, funny, and an excellent
mimic. Now, for the first time, one of Britain's leading
journalists and historians gets behind the mask and tells us the
fascinating story of the real Elizabeth.
Born shortly before the Depression, Elizabeth grew up during
World War II and became queen because of the shocking abdication of
her uncle and the early death of her father. Only twenty-five when
she ascended to the throne, she has been at the apex of the British
state for nearly six decades. She has entertained and known
numerous world leaders, including every U.S. president since Harry
Truman. Brought up to regard family values as sacred, she has seen
all but one of her children divorce; her heir, Prince Charles,
conduct an adulterous affair before Princess Diana's death; and a
steady stream of family secrets poured into the open. Yet she has
never failed to carry out her duties, and she has never said a word
about any of the troubles she has endured.
Andrew Marr, who enjoys extraordinary access to senior figures
at Buckingham Palace, has written a revealing and essential book
about a woman who has managed to remain private to the point of
mystery throughout her reign.
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