Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch

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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • "This excellent, all-embracing" (The New York Times) biography of Queen Elizabeth II is a magisterial study of the woman known only from a distance and a captivating window into her decades-long reign. From the moment of her ascension to the throne in 1952 at the age of twenty-five, Queen Elizabeth II was the object of unparalleled scrutiny. But through the fog of glamour and gossip, how well did we really know the world’s most famous monarch? Drawing on numerous interviews and never-before-revealed documents, acclaimed biographer Sally Bedell Smith pulls back the curtain to show in intimate detail the public and private lives of Queen Elizabeth II, who led her country and Commonwealth through the wars and upheavals of the last twentieth and twenty-first centuries with unparalleled composure, intelligence, and grace.

In Elizabeth the Queen, we meet the young girl who suddenly becomes “heiress presumptive” when her uncle abdicates the throne. We meet the thirteen-year-old Lilibet as she falls in love with a young navy cadet named Philip and becomes determined to marry him, even though her parents prefer wealthier English aristocrats. We see the teenage Lilibet repairing army trucks during World War II and standing with Winston Churchill on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on V-E Day. We see the young Queen struggling to balance the demands of her job with her role as the mother of two young children. Sally Bedell Smith brings us inside the palace doors and into the Queen’s daily routines—the “red boxes” of documents she reviewed each day, the weekly meetings she had with twelve prime ministers, her physically demanding tours abroad, and the constant scrutiny of the press—as well as her personal relationships: with her husband, Prince Philip, the love of her life; her children and their often-disastrous marriages; her grandchildren and friends.

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Discover the extraordinary life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II in "Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch" - a captivating and authoritative biography hailed as a New York Times bestseller. Written by acclaimed biographer Sally Bedell Smith, this magisterial study provides an all-embracing and intimate look at the woman behind the crown. Through in-depth research, exclusive interviews, and never-before-revealed documents, Smith unveils the true character of the world's most famous monarch.

From her ascension to the throne at the young age of twenty-five to her unwavering composure during times of war and change, Queen Elizabeth II has led her country and Commonwealth with unparalleled intelligence, grace, and strength. Dive into the pages of "Elizabeth the Queen" and be transported back in time to witness the young heir's love story with a navy cadet named Philip. Experience her determination to overcome obstacles and marry for love, despite her parents' preference for wealthier suitors.

Travel alongside the teenage Queen as she repairs army trucks during World War II and stands triumphantly with Winston Churchill on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on V-E Day. Gain insight into the profound challenges she faced while balancing her duties as a ruler and her role as a mother to two young children. "Elizabeth the Queen" grants you exclusive access to the Queen's daily routines, including her meticulous review of important documents, weekly meetings with prime ministers, physically demanding international visits, and her constant presence under the watchful eyes of the press.

Explore the Queen's personal relationships through Sally Bedell Smith's compelling narrative. Get a unique glimpse into her loving marriage with Prince Philip, her unwavering support for her children through their turbulent marital journeys, and her devotion to her grandchildren and friends. This biography offers an unprecedented perspective on Queen Elizabeth II, illuminating both her public and private life.

Don't miss your chance to delve into the fascinating world of Queen Elizabeth II. Order your copy of "Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch" today and embark on a journey through history, power, love, and resilience. Click here to get your hands on this magisterial biography!

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