The Queen is a timely book with beautiful photos and fascinating
details about one of the most famous women of modern times: Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch in
history. "Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall
strive to be worthy of your trust." -Queen Elizabeth II, Coronation
Speech, June 2, 1953 When the Queen passed away on September 8,
2022, at the age of 96, she had reigned over the United Kingdom for
a total of 70 years and 214 days, having endured the ups and downs
that long life will bring. She was a beacon of hope during and
after the Second World War in difficult times when the world faced
a precarious future, and she served as a role model for generations
of men and women who continue to be in awe of her commitment to
service, sacrifice, and the Commonwealth of nations over which she
ruled. The abdication of her uncle, Edward VIII, in 1936 turned her
family's world upside-down. When her father was crowned King George
VI, Elizabeth was thrust into the eye of the storm as a future
queen. A shy and reserved child, she grew into a wise and
insightful monarch who dealt ably with 15 British Prime Ministers
during her long reign, from Winston Churchill to Liz Truss. It was,
of course, not always straightforward and the Queen found herself
in hot water several times, most notably during the marriage of
Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales. When Diana was
tragically killed in a car crash, the standing of the Royal Family
was probably at its lowest ebb. It is unlikely that we will ever
see a monarch reign so long or so effectively again, holding
together a disparate group of nations, each with its own
aspirations, customs, and traditions. From her uncle's abdication
to the marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, this
intriguing biography includes all the ups and downs of Queen
Elizabeth's long life.
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