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The Queen - 70 Chapters in the Life of Elizabeth II (Paperback, New Edition)
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The Queen - 70 Chapters in the Life of Elizabeth II (Paperback, New Edition)
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At the time of Elizabeth II’s accession, Winston Churchill was the
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Harry S. Truman was President of
the United States and Joseph Stalin still governed the Soviet Union. It
has often been said that she never put a foot wrong during her seven
decades as monarch, and even those ideologically opposed to Britain and
its governments have lauded her. Remarkably, she retained her relevance
as sovereign well into her nineties, remaining a reassuring constant in
an ever-changing world.
Royal biographer Ian Lloyd reveals the woman behind the legend over
seventy themed chapters. Drawing on interviews with relatives, friends
and courtiers, he explores her relationship with seven generations of
the royal family, from the children of Queen Victoria to Elizabeth’s
own great-grandchildren. He also sheds light on some lesser-known
aspects of her character, such as her frugality and her gift for
mimicry. In addition, we see her encounters with A-listers, from
Marilyn Monroe to Madonna, and her adept handling of several of the
twentieth century’s most difficult leaders.
Above all, Lloyd examines how the Queen stayed true to the promise she
made to the nation at the age of 21, ‘that my whole life, whether it be
long or short, shall be devoted to your service’.
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