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Betsy & Lilibet

Betsy & Lilibet
  • Author : Sophie Duffy
  • Publisher : Legend Press Ltd
  • File Size : 28,9 Mb
  • Release Date : 2018-10-04
  • Total pages : 303
  • ISBN : 9781787198708
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A novel of two Elizabeths, born hours apart into very different lives in London: “Clever and charming.”—Katie Fforde London, 1926. Two baby girls are born just hours and miles apart. One you know as the Queen of England, but what of the other girl—the daughter of an undertaker named in her honor? Betsy Sunshine grows up surrounded by death in war-torn London, watching her community grieve for their loved ones while dealing with her own teenage troubles—namely her promiscuous sister Margie. As Betsy grows older we see the how the country changes through her eyes, and along the way we discover the birth of a secret that threatens to tear her family apart. Sophie Duffy dazzles in her latest work of family/historical fiction. A tale which spans generations to explore the life and times of a family at the heart of their community, it is the story of a stoic young woman who shares a connection with her queenly counterpart in more ways than one. “Both Betsy and Lilibet develop into strong and faithful women when the world plunges into World War II. As Betsy grows older, we see through her eyes the country changing through the decades. This makes for fascinating social history, full of both humor and tragedy…Highly recommended.”—Historical Novel Society “Told with wit and warmth, this is a gritty, truly British, drama.”—Paul McVeigh

Lilibet

Lilibet
  • Author : Carolly Erickson
  • Publisher : St. Martin's Press
  • File Size : 13,5 Mb
  • Release Date : 2007-04-01
  • Total pages : 392
  • ISBN : 9781429904032
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In Lilibet, master biographer Carolly Erickson turns her skill at writing un-put-downable narrative to telling the remarkable story of Elizabeth II, Queen of England. With her customary psychological insight, historian Erickson traces the queen's gilded but often thorny path from her overprotected girlhood to her ascension to the throne at twenty-five to her personal and national difficulties as queen. Lilibet shows us an Elizabeth we thought we knew-but shows her in a different light: as a small, shy woman with a sly and at times raucous sense of humor, a woman who appears stiff in public, but in private enjoys watching wrestling on TV. A woman most at home among her horses and dogs. And a woman long annealed to heartbreak and sorrow, who has presided over the decline of Great Britain and the decline in prestige of her own Windsor dynasty. Far from being a light, gossipy treatment of a celebrity, Lilibet tells the queen's story from her point of view, letting the reader relive Elizabeth's long and eventful life with all its splendid ceremonies, momentous responsibilities and family clashes. Through it all we glimpse, as never before, the strong and appealing sovereign who has ruled over her people for half a century and more, a ruler of immense wealth, international esteem and high character whose daily life is grounded in the bedrock of common sense.

Drina & Lilibet

Drina & Lilibet
  • Author : Julia P Gelardi
  • Publisher : Unknown
  • File Size : 12,5 Mb
  • Release Date : 2019-01-20
  • Total pages : 170
  • ISBN : 1733528431
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For some 130 years since 1837, two women - Victoria and Elizabeth II - have reigned as Queens of the United Kingdom. Both ascended the throne at a young age - Victoria at 18, Elizabeth at 25 years of age. Though at their births, Victoria and Elizabeth were not first in line to succeed the reigning monarch, in due course it became increasingly clear that Princess Victoria and Princess Elizabeth were destined to reign. Here are the fascinating stories of the two queens, from birth to accession and how they were sovereigns in the making. Read how their lives unfolded; compare and contrast the similarities and differences both faced as they went from princess to queen.

The "Vass" Continent of Africa: a Love Story

The 'Vass' Continent of Africa: a Love Story
  • Author : Elizabeth "Lilibet" Vass Wilkerson
  • Publisher : WestBow Press
  • File Size : 32,7 Mb
  • Release Date : 2023-03-01
  • Total pages : 725
  • ISBN : 9781664291645
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This book is the story of the lives of Winifred Kellersberger Vass and Lachlan Cumming Vass -- how they met, fell in love and became missionaries in the Belgian Congo as told in letters they wrote to their friends, family, and supporting churches back in the United States. There are many exciting adventures and Winnie Vass is a story teller par excellence!! From heartbreak to thrills -- you will find it all in this book!!

Lilibet

Lilibet
  • Author : A. N. Wilson
  • Publisher : Unknown
  • File Size : 27,9 Mb
  • Release Date : 1984
  • Total pages : 104
  • ISBN : STANFORD:36105039804724
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PDF book entitled Lilibet written by A. N. Wilson and published by Unknown which was released on 1984 with total hardcover pages 104, the book become popular and critical acclaim.

Best Baby Names 2022

Best Baby Names 2022
  • Author : Siobhan Thomas
  • Publisher : Random House
  • File Size : 48,6 Mb
  • Release Date : 2021-09-30
  • Total pages : 496
  • ISBN : 9781473597686
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There's so much in a name, and it's one of the most exciting decisions to make about your new arrival. But how to find the right name for your little one? This easy-to-browse A-Z book of over 9,000 names will help. You'll find tips on navigating your baby-naming quest, including managing other people's opinions and reaching that all-important agreement with your partner. Whether you're looking for a classic or gender-neutral name or something with a contemporary twist, Best Baby Names 2022 has everything you need.

Elizabeth

Elizabeth
  • Author : Gyles Brandreth
  • Publisher : Random House
  • File Size : 21,8 Mb
  • Release Date : 2022-12-08
  • Total pages : 378
  • ISBN : 9780241582602
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THE NO 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A personal account of the life and character of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, from the writer who knew her family best 'Compelling . . . Fascinating' DAILY MAIL 'The writer who got closest to the human truth about our long-serving senior royals' THE TIMES 'The book overflows with nuggets of insider knowledge' TELEGRAPH Paints a unique picture of the remarkable woman who reigned for seven decades. Fascinating insights' HELLO! __________ Gyles Brandreth first met the Queen in 1968, when he was twenty. Over the next fifty years he met her many times, both at public and at private events. Through his friendship with the Duke of Edinburgh, he was given privileged access to Elizabeth II. He kept a record of all those encounters, and his conversations with the Queen over the years, his meetings with her family and friends, and his observations of her at close quarters are what make this very personal account of her extraordinary life uniquely fascinating. From her childhood in the 1920s to the era of Harry and Meghan in the 2020s, from her war years at Windsor Castle to her death at Balmoral, this is both a record of a tumultuous century of royal history and a truly intimate portrait of a remarkable woman. __________ Praise for Gyles Brandreth's bestselling royal writing: 'Beautifully written book. I have read many other books about Philip but this is the best' DAILY EXPRESS 'Brilliant, totally inspiring . . . It's a joy to read a book that comes from a perspective of fondness' KIRSTIE ALLSOPP, THE TIMES 'As a sparkling celebration of Prince Philip, the book will be hard to beat' TELEGRAPH 'So readable and refreshing even after the millions of words that have been written about Prince Philip in the past couple of weeks' THE TIMES 'Brilliant . . . There is so much in this book you won't find anywhere else' LORRAINE

George VI and Elizabeth

George VI and Elizabeth
  • Author : Sally Bedell Smith
  • Publisher : Random House
  • File Size : 48,9 Mb
  • Release Date : 2023-04-04
  • Total pages : 769
  • ISBN : 9780525511656
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A revelatory account of how the loving marriage of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth saved the monarchy during World War II, and how they raised their daughter to become Queen Elizabeth II, based on exclusive access to the Royal Archives—from the bestselling author of Elizabeth the Queen and Prince Charles “An intimate and gripping portrait of a royal marriage that survived betrayal, tragedy, and war.”—Amanda Foreman, bestselling author of Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire Granted special access by Queen Elizabeth II to her parents’ letters and diaries and to the papers of their close friends and family, Sally Bedell Smith brings the love story of this iconic royal couple to vibrant life. This deeply researched and revealing book shows how a loving and devoted marriage helped the King and Queen meet the challenges of World War II, lead a nation, solidify the public’s faith in the monarchy, and raise their daughters, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. When King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936, shattering the Crown’s reputation, his younger brother, known as Bertie, assumed his father’s name and became King George VI. Shy, sensitive, and afflicted with a stutter, George VI had never imagined that he would become King. His wife, Elizabeth, a pretty, confident, and outgoing woman who became known later in life as “the Queen Mum,” strengthened and advised her husband. With his wife’s support, guidance, and love, George VI was able to overcome his insecurities and become an exceptional leader, navigating the country through World War II, establishing a relationship with Winston Churchill, visiting Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt in Washington and in Hyde Park, and inspiring the British people with his courage and compassion during the Blitz. Simultaneously, George VI and Elizabeth trained their daughter Princess Elizabeth from an early age to be a highly successful monarch, and she would reign for an unprecedented seventy years. Sally Bedell Smith gives us an inside view of the lives, struggles, hopes, and triumphs of King George VI and Elizabeth during a dramatic time in history.

Elizabeth & Margaret

Elizabeth & Margaret
  • Author : Andrew Morton
  • Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
  • File Size : 16,7 Mb
  • Release Date : 2021-03-30
  • Total pages : 400
  • ISBN : 9781538700471
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Perfect for fans of The Crown, this captivating biography from a New York Times bestselling author follows Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret as they navigate life in the royal spotlight. They were the closest of sisters and the best of friends. But when, in a quixotic twist of fate, their uncle Edward Vlll decided to abdicate the throne, the dynamic between Elizabeth and Margaret was dramatically altered. Forever more Margaret would have to curtsey to the sister she called 'Lillibet.' And bow to her wishes. Elizabeth would always look upon her younger sister's antics with a kind of stoical amusement, but Margaret's struggle to find a place and position inside the royal system—and her fraught relationship with its expectations—was often a source of tension. Famously, the Queen had to inform Margaret that the Church and government would not countenance her marrying a divorcee, Group Captain Peter Townsend, forcing Margaret to choose between keeping her title and royal allowances or her divorcee lover. From the idyll of their cloistered early life, through their hidden war-time lives, into the divergent paths they took following their father's death and Elizabeth's ascension to the throne, this book explores their relationship over the years. Andrew Morton's latest biography offers unique insight into these two drastically different sisters—one resigned to duty and responsibility, the other resistant to it—and the lasting impact they have had on the Crown, the royal family, and the ways it adapted to the changing mores of the 20th century.

The Little Princesses

The Little Princesses
  • Author : Marion Crawford
  • Publisher : St. Martin's Press
  • File Size : 13,9 Mb
  • Release Date : 2003-04-10
  • Total pages : 288
  • ISBN : 9781466831902
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Once upon a time, in 1930s England, there were two little princesses named Elizabeth and Margaret Rose. Their father was the Duke of York, the second son of King George V, and their Uncle David was the future King of England. We all know how the fairy tale ended: When King George died, "Uncle David" became King Edward VIII---who abdicated less than a year later to marry the scandalous Wallis Simpson. Suddenly the little princesses' father was King. The family moved to Buckingham Palace, and ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth became the heir to the crown she would ultimately wear for over fifty years. The Little Princesses shows us how it all began. In the early thirties, the Duke and Duchess of York were looking for someone to educate their daughters, Elizabeth and Margaret, then five- and two-years-old. They already had a nanny---a family retainer who had looked after their mother when she was a child---but it was time to add someone younger and livelier to the household. Enter Marion Crawford, a twenty-four-year-old from Scotland who was promptly dubbed "Crawfie" by the young Elizabeth and who would stay with the family for sixteen years. Beginning at the quiet family home in Piccadilly and ending with the birth of Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace in 1948, Crawfie tells how she brought the princesses up to be "Royal," while attempting to show them a bit of the ordinary world of underground trains, Girl Guides, and swimming lessons. The Little Princesses was first published in 1950 to a furor we cannot imagine today. It has been called the original "nanny diaries" because it was the first account of life with the Royals ever published. Although hers was a touching account of the childhood of the Queen and Princess Margaret, Crawfie was demonized by the press. The Queen Mother, who had been a great friend and who had, Crawfie maintained, given her permission to write the account, never spoke to her again. Reading The Little Princesses now, with a poignant new introduction by BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, offers fascinating insights into the changing lives and times of Britains royal family.

Wartime Princess

Wartime Princess
  • Author : Valerie Wilding
  • Publisher : Scholastic Canada
  • File Size : 44,6 Mb
  • Release Date : 2012-09
  • Total pages : 218
  • ISBN : 9781443119450
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Meet Queen Elizabeth II as a young princess! With the world's eyes on the Royal Family as the Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, this timely title lets young readers meet Queen Elizabeth II as a young princess, doing her best to help her country during a time of war. It's 1939 and on a royal tour of Dartmouth Naval College, Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) meets the dashing Prince Philip of Greece. When war breaks out across Europe, Philip is sent to serve in the navy and Elizabeth convinces her father the king to allow her to sign up for the war effort. Serving her country driving trucks and fixing cars, Elizabeth wonders if she'll ever see her prince again...

The Untold Story of Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother

The Untold Story of Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother
  • Author : Lady Colin Campbell
  • Publisher : eBook Partnership
  • File Size : 37,6 Mb
  • Release Date : 2016-08-18
  • Total pages : 452
  • ISBN : 9781910050200
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Packed with stunning revelations, this is the inside story of The Queen Mother from the New York Times bestselling author who first revealed the truth about Princess Diana. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother has been called the "most successful queen since Cleopatra." Her personality was so captivating that even her arch-enemy Wallis Simpson wrote about "her legendary charm." Portrayed as a selfless partner to the King in the Oscar-winning movie The King's Speech, The Queen Mother is most often remembered from her later years as the smiling granny with the pastel hats. When she died in 2002, just short of her 102nd birthday, she was praised for a long life well lived. But there was another side to her story. For the first time, Lady Colin Campbell shows us that the untold life of the Queen Mother is far more fascinating and moving than the official version that has been peddled ever since she became royal in 1923. With unparalleled sources - including members of the Royal Family, aristocrats, and friends and relatives of Elizabeth herself, this mesmerizing account takes us inside the real and sometimes astonishing world of the royal family.

Queen Elizabeth II For Dummies

Queen Elizabeth II For Dummies
  • Author : Stewart Ross
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • File Size : 17,9 Mb
  • Release Date : 2022-03-15
  • Total pages : 400
  • ISBN : 9781119850366
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The longest-reigning monarch in European history! If the news about Harry, William, Kate, Meghan, and the rest of the British royals has you wondering about how this latest generation of princes, princesses, dukes, and duchesses got their start, you’re not alone. Queen Elizabeth II For Dummies takes you on a fascinating journey through the life of Great Britain’s longest-serving monarch. You’ll find revealing stories about Queen Elizabeth II’s family background, her childhood, early ascension to the throne, and her role during times of national crisis and triumph. The book combines must-know facts about the monarchy with details of the remarkable woman who has held the crown for over 68 years (and counting). You’ll also read about: Where shows like The Crown stay true-to-life and where they take artistic liberties with historical fact Queen Elizabeth II’s relationship with Prince Charles, the late Prince Phillip, Princess Diana, and the thousands of famous figures she has encountered during her reign The subtle and at times controversial role of a hereditary Head of State in a democracy Perfect for anyone with an interest in the monarchy, British governance, power and society, leadership, or the resurgence of the British monarchy in popular culture, Queen Elizabeth II For Dummies is a cracking read full of trivia, secrets, and history that puts one of the most central figures of the 20th and 21st centuries in the palm of your hand.

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II
  • Author : Brij Kishore Sharma "Tara"
  • Publisher : Brij Kishore Sharma "Tara"
  • File Size : 14,8 Mb
  • Release Date : 2021-07-05
  • Total pages : 229
  • ISBN : 9798669579258
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PDF book entitled Queen Elizabeth II written by Brij Kishore Sharma "Tara" and published by Brij Kishore Sharma "Tara" which was released on 2021-07-05 with total hardcover pages 229, the book become popular and critical acclaim.

My Story: Wartime Princess

My Story: Wartime Princess
  • Author : Valerie Wilding
  • Publisher : Scholastic UK
  • File Size : 29,6 Mb
  • Release Date : 2012-03-01
  • Total pages : 224
  • ISBN : 9781407132921
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The gripping true story of a plucky princess and her wartime romance! In 1939, on a royal tour of Dartmouth Naval College, Princess Elizabeth meets the dashing Prince Philip of Greece. When war breaks out across Europe, Philip is sent to serve in the Navy. Meanwhile Elizabeth convinces her father, the King, to let her sign up to the war effort. But as she serves her country, driving trucks and fixing cars, Elizabeth wonders - will she ever see her prince again...? A gripping royal romance from the real life of the current Queen Elizabeth II.