Description
Book SynopsisThe 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.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1 A Beacon of Hope
2 The Duke of York’s Speech
3 The Gathering Storm
4 Abdication and Coronation
5 Coming of Age
6 Rumors of a Royal Romance
7 The Unpolished Prince
8 Announcing the Betrothal
9 The Future of the Monarchy
10 The Passing of George VI
11 Becoming the World’s Queen
12 Princess Margaret’s Impossible Dream
13 Prince Philip and the Thursday Club
14 The Little British Sovereign
15 The Wind of Change
16 The Future King Swears Allegiance
17 The Wealthiest Woman in the World
18 Diana and the Deputy Queen
19 At War with the Queen of Hearts
20 A New Century Dawns
21 Lines of Succession
22 HAPPINESS AND HEARTACHE
23 THE PASSING OF THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH
Further Reading
Index
