The Queen's Story Author:Marcus Kiggell, Denys Blakeway On 6 February 2002, Queen Elizabeth II celebrates fifty years on the throne. Yet despite the acres of newsprint, the scandals and speculation, still surprisingly little is known about the real character and motivation of this most private of public figures. — This major biography searches behind the propaganda -- both pro- and anti-monarchi... more »st -- to present a balanced, in-depth portrait of a remarkable woman and the institution to which she is dedicated. Drawing on previously unseen photos, the Royal Archive and candid interviews with close friends, it reveals how Elizabeth has coped with both the public pressures on the monarchy and the personal trials that have beset her family during an era of sweeping social change.
More than forty sources were interviewed for this book, many of whom have never commented publicly before...With interviewees ranging from Nelson Mandela to Margaret Thatcher, The Queen's Story offers a rare and fascinating insight into this enigmatic woman.« less