Queen Elizabeth II: A Birthday Souvenir Album

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Pictorial journey through Queen Elizabeth II's life.

If you're intrigued by royal history or looking to indulge in an intimate pictorial biography, this book offers a splendid glance into the Queen's personal and state affairs. It's like leafing through a family album, but for one of the most recognizable figures in the world. For anyone interested in understanding not just the monarch, but the woman behind the crown, it’s a must-have.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Queen Elizabeth II: A Birthday Souvenir Album

Regular price $16.90
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per
ISBN: 9781902163772
Authors: Jane Roberts
Date of Publication: 2010-03-15
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.17
(rated by 18 readers)

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This official souvenir charts Her Majesty's formal and family life over eight decades, presenting a portrait of The Queen as daughter, sister, wife and mother, and Head of State. The 265 illustrations include personal documents, photographs and items from the Royal Collection and Royal Archives, many shown for the first time. Organised year-by-year, from 1926 to 2006, each page tells a story from The Queen's life. From her childhood are private letters to her grandmother, Queen Mary, her toys and first saddle, her ration books and identity card. Official documents from the Royal Archives illustrate Her Majesty's role as Sovereign over the past 54 years and are given context through photographs from the Royal Photograph Collection. Magnificent evening gowns and pieces of The Queen's private jewellery, worn on both formal and family occasions, are also included in the book, which has been compiled by Jane Roberts, Librarian of the Royal Library, Windsor Castle.
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Pictorial journey through Queen Elizabeth II's life.

If you're intrigued by royal history or looking to indulge in an intimate pictorial biography, this book offers a splendid glance into the Queen's personal and state affairs. It's like leafing through a family album, but for one of the most recognizable figures in the world. For anyone interested in understanding not just the monarch, but the woman behind the crown, it’s a must-have.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.