Synopsis
In her seventy-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II touched the lives and hearts of many around the world. As Britain’s longest-serving monarch, she performed her royal duties with dignity and dedication while raising her family, and was a figurehead during times of trouble and triumph. Here we celebrate the many roles she played so well: as princess, queen, wife, mother, and grandmother—and the most photographed woman in the world. This book explores all these different aspects of the queen’s life and times, presenting a fascinating treasury of images and memories from her long and historic reign. It details the often romantic and sometimes difficult narrative of her personal and family life, and charts her passions and inspirations from infancy to her later years.
It covers Elizabeth’s incredible voyages, and examines her dealings with popes, presidents, and prime ministers. Intimate details are revealed about her jewels and dresses, her residences and palaces, and her pets and pastimes. All these combine to give an unparalleled picture of a multifaceted woman, greatly respected monarch, and much-loved icon of the modern era. This beautifully illustrated treasury features more than 200 photos from the queen’s long life, including glorious images of ceremonies and state occasions, charming and candid photos of family life, and mementos of her meetings with U.S. presidents and other world leaders. It also includes 15 pieces of keepsake memorabilia that celebrate her remarkable life.
