The Queen's Speech: An Intimate Portrait of the Queen in her Own Words - Softcover

Seward, Ingrid

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1471151549 ISBN 13: 9781471151545

Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK, 2016

Synopsis

On 9 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth II will become the longest-serving monarch in British history. During her 63 years on the throne, few have got to know her well, but there is one body of work that sheds new light on her thoughts, personality and the issues that really concern her: the Queen's own speeches. For many years, the Queen's Christmas address was the most-watched programme on television on Christmas Day, and millions still tune in to hear what she has to say.

Now, in this wonderful, intimate portrait of Her Majesty, Ingrid Seward uses the Queen's speeches as a starting point to provide a revealing insight into the character of the woman who has reigned over us since the days when Churchill was prime minister. Starting with her first ever broadcast, in December 1940, when the teenaged Princess Elizabeth addressed a wartorn nation, right through the annus horribilis, and on into the 21st century, the book highlights the most important moments in her life and how she has responded to them.

Based on in-depth research and interviews with many of those who know the Queen best, this book sheds new light on the life and career of our monarch. Renowned as one of the most authoritative writers on royal matters, Ingrid Seward, the editor of Majestymagazine, has written a charming and fascinating portrait that will be cherished by all who read it.

About this title

About the Author:

Ingrid Seward is the editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, and one of the most prominent and respected writers on the British royal family, with more than a dozen books on the subject to her credit. For the last thirty years, she has regularly appeared on television and radio to offer her expert insights on the royal family.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1471151549
• ISBN 13: 9781471151545
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288