Victoria Murphy

Town & Country The Queen (eBook, ePUB)

A Life in Pictures
Redaktion: Town & Country

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This stunning collection of powerful images celebrates the reign of Queen Elizabeth, who has steered the monarchy into the modern era with style and grace. From the time she was ten and became the Heir Presumptive to the throne to her status today as world's longest reigning living monarch, Queen Elizabeth has embraced a life of duty to the Crown and to her people. For anyone under the age of 70, she is the only Queen they have ever known and an essential part of British life and international celebrity. For it is star power that Queen Elizabeth has brought to her role as the central figure in sustaining and modernizing the monarchy.This book reveals the scope of her dedication to her duty. This ultimate collection of 300 photographs along with detailed captions explain the historical context of Queen Elizabeth's reign, including her: • Childhood and wartime experiences, which forged her thrifty and practical outlook and her connection with her people • Courtship with her glamorous future husband Philip, whom she famously called her "strength and stay"; • Stunning personal jewelry collection as well as the incredible Crown Jewels and the role they played in her coronation and other ceremonial events; • Family life as a mother of four and her love of breeding corgis and race horses; • Role as private adviser to her ministers and her equally delicate diplomacy when she represents the nation as Head of State; • Patronages and charitable works, and the many ceremonial occasions that she has led year after year. Throughout her reign, the Queen has remained the beloved leader of her people and adored the world over.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hearst Home Books
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781950785322
• Artikelnr.: 59924970

Autorenporträt

Victoria Murphy has been writing and broadcasting about the British royal family since 2010. She is a contributing editor to Town & Country and a royal contributor to Good Morning America. Stellene Volandes is editor in chief of Town & Country magazine. Town & Country magazine is the ultimate resource for a life well lived. It is known for its coverage of leading cultural icons, including the royal family.