
Elizabeth the Queen
The Life of a Modern Monarch
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New York Times best-seller.
Perfect for fans of The Crown, this magisterial biography of Queen Elizabeth II is a close-up view of the woman we’ve known only from a distance - and a captivating window into the last great monarchy.
From the moment of her ascension to the throne in 1952 at the age of twenty-five, Queen Elizabeth II has been the object of unparalleled scrutiny. But through the fog of glamour and gossip, how well do 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 has led her country and Commonwealth through the wars and upheavals of the last sixty years 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 reviews each day, the weekly meetings she has had with twelve prime ministers, her physically demanding tours abroad, and the constant scrutiny of the press - as well as her personal relationships: with Prince Philip, her husband of sixty-four years and the love of her life; her children and their often-disastrous marriages; her grandchildren and friends.
Praise for Elizabeth the Queen:
“An excellent, all-embracing new biography.” (The New York Times)
“[An] imposing, yet nimbly written, biography [that] dwarfs the field...a most satisfying and enjoyable read, one to be savored at length.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
“Fascinating.... After sixty years on the throne, the monarch of Britain is better known for her poker face than for sly wit or easy charm. Yet in biographer Sally Bedell Smith’s Elizabeth the Queen, Her Majesty sparkles with both.” (More)
“[A] smart and satisfying book.” (Los Angeles Times)
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Alexander Larman completes his acclaimed Windsor family trilogy, using rare and previously unseen documents to illuminate their unique family dynamic. Through his chronicling of events like the Royal Wedding, George VI’s death and the discovery of the Duke of Windsor’s treacherous activities in WWII, Larman paints a vivid portrait of the end of one sovereign’s reign and the beginning of another’s that heralded a new Elizabethan Age which would bring power and glory back to a monarchy desperately in need of it.
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Yawn
- De Robin en 05-02-24
De: Alexander Larman
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Q
- A Voyage around the Queen
- De: Craig Brown
- Narrado por: Craig Brown, Harriet Walter
- Duración: 19 h y 49 m
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Up until now, the curious tactic employed by biographers of the Queen has been to ignore what is interesting and to concentrate on what is not. Craig Brown, the author of 150 Glimpses of the Beatles and Hello Goodbye Hello, rejects this formula, bringing his kaleidoscopic approach to the most famous—and most guarded—woman on earth, examining the Queen through a succession of interlocking prisms. With Q, this fantastically funny, marvelously insightful journalist gives us an unforgettable portrait of the omnipresent, elusive Queen Elizabeth II.
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great performance and unique perspective
- De CoCo en 12-09-24
De: Craig Brown
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The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II
- De: Karen Dolby
- Narrado por: Helen Lloyd
- Duración: 2 h y 46 m
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The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II is a celebration of the Queen's reign through some of her wittiest, most sarcastic and most humorous observations, revealing a fascinating side of her personality that often remains hidden from the public. When thinking of the Queen, our perception is often one of dignity and authority. She is seen as a serious figure: the British monarch, the Supreme Governor of the Church of England and the head of the Commonwealth. But as anyone who has ever met her will tell you, in person she has wicked sense of humour.
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hardly any wit of the queen
- De Jody R. Nathan en 05-02-20
De: Karen Dolby
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The Real Wallis Simpson
- A New History of the American Divorcee Who Became the Duchess of Windsor
- De: Anna Pasternak
- Narrado por: Laura Kirman
- Duración: 11 h y 37 m
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Wallis Simpson is known as the woman at the center of the most scandalous love affair of the 20th century, but in this surprising new biography, best-selling author Anna Pasternak redeems a women wronged by history with new information revealed by those who were close to the couple - presenting Wallis as a convenient scapegoat to rid England of a king deemed unworthy to rule.
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worst narrator ever
- De jill yate en 03-31-19
De: Anna Pasternak
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The Last Queen
- Elizabeth II's Seventy Year Battle to Save the House of Windsor
- De: Clive Irving
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 11 h y 2 m
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A timely and revelatory new biography of Queen Elizabeth (and her family) exploring how the Windsors have evolved and thrived as the modern world has changed around them. In 2021, the Queen Elizabeth II finally appears to be at ease in the modern world, helped by the new generation of Windsors. But through Irving’s unique insight there emerges a more fragile institution, whose extraordinarily dutiful matriarch has managed to persevere with dignity, yet in doing so made a Faustian pact with the media.
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Very good, but not what I was looking for
- De clo.leigh en 01-30-21
De: Clive Irving
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Empath and Narcissist
- The Breakthrough Method to Stop Attracting Narcissists, Protect Yourself From Emotional Predators, and Transform Vulnerability Into Unstoppable Confidence
- De: Natalie Emerson
- Narrado por: Grace Taylor, DM Studios
- Duración: 22 h y 46 m
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Recognizing a narcissist—whether in personal or professional relationships—isn’t always easy. So how can you identify them, and how do you protect yourself? When I first dealt with a toxic person, my self-esteem was shattered. I lived to please him, constantly apologizing and blaming myself for his manipulative behavior. My sensitivity felt like a curse, and I didn’t know how to escape.
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Narration issues
- De MAK en 05-14-25
De: Natalie Emerson
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Prince Charles
- The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life
- De: Sally Bedell Smith
- Narrado por: Rosalyn Landor, Sally Bedell Smith
- Duración: 18 h y 28 m
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From the New York Times best-selling author of Elizabeth the Queen comes the first major biography of Prince Charles in more than 20 years - perfect for fans of The Crown. Sally Bedell Smith returns once again to the British royal family to give us a new look at Prince Charles, the oldest heir to the throne in more than 300 years.
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Diana dissed at every chance
- De Ray Y en 09-12-17
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Becoming Queen Victoria
- The Unexpected Rise of Britain's Greatest Monarch
- De: Kate Williams
- Narrado por: Katharine Lee McEwan
- Duración: 16 h y 27 m
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In 1819, a girl was born to the fourth son of King George III. No one could have expected such an unassuming, overprotected girl to be an effective ruler - yet Queen Victoria would become one of the most powerful monarchs in history. Writing with novelistic flair and historical precision, Kate Williams reveals a vibrant woman in the prime of her life, while chronicling the byzantine machinations that continued even after the crown was placed on her head.
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Extremely Well Written and Readable
- De Wren en 04-01-17
De: Kate Williams
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The Final Curtsey
- A Royal Memoir by the Queen's Cousin
- De: Margaret Rhodes
- Narrado por: Jennifer M. Dixon
- Duración: 5 h y 9 m
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A Sunday Times number one bestseller in the United Kingdom, this is the intimate and revealing autobiography of Margaret Rhodes, first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II and niece of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Margaret was born into the Scottish aristocracy, into a now almost vanished world of privilege. Royalty often came to stay, and her house was run in the style of Downton Abbey. During the Second World War, she "lodged" at Buckingham Palace while she worked for MI5.
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A bit too much mucking about in the weeds
- De Etoile NEOhio en 04-08-22
De: Margaret Rhodes
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Queen Mary
- The Official Biography
- De: James Pope-Hennessy, Hugo Vickers
- Narrado por: Gareth Armstrong
- Duración: 24 h y 37 m
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When Queen Mary died in 1953, James Pope-Hennessy was commissioned to write an official biography of her - unusual for a queen consort. Queen Mary's life, contrary to popular belief, was essentially dramatic, and she played a far more important and influential role in the affairs of the British monarchy than her public image might have otherwise suggested. Using material from the Royal Archives, private papers, and Queen Mary's personal diaries and letters, Pope-Hennessy's biography was a remarkable portrait of a remarkable woman and received rave reviews across the press.
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Excellent! UPDATED review after 2nd listen.
- De Geri A en 07-31-21
De: James Pope-Hennessy, y otros
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A Royal Duty
- De: Paul Burrell
- Narrado por: Paul Burrell
- Duración: 18 h y 45 m
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In A Royal Duty, Paul Burrell reveals the truth about Princess Diana, as well as a faithful account of her thoughts. He was the favourite footman who formed a unique relationship with the Queen. He was the butler who the Princess of Wales called "my rock" and "the only man I can trust". He was accused of theft, then acquitted following the historic intervention of the monarch. He was the Princess' most intimate confidant.
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Disappointing
- De Angie en 08-25-12
De: Paul Burrell
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Elizabeth & Margaret
- The Intimate World of the Windsor Sisters
- De: Andrew Morton
- Narrado por: Marisa Calin
- Duración: 10 h y 57 m
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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.
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Enlightening
- De Laurie en 04-21-21
De: Andrew Morton
If you could sum up Elizabeth the Queen in three words, what would they be?
Duty, Motherhood, and Love of CountryWho was your favorite character and why?
Elizabeth the Queen of course!What does Rosalyn Landor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
She brought compassion, reality and an incredible sense of personal knowlwedge and intimacy of a woman who will be remembered for generations.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The description of Elizabeth's relationship with her Father and losing him so young and being thrust into a role she may not have been quite ready for.Any additional comments?
I would definately and likely be reading this again.An Enchanted Life of a Queen and Duty
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I love the book. I enjoy being read to .
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Amazing
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The Crown
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Yawn
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God Bless Queen
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Fascinating!
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Would you listen to Elizabeth the Queen again? Why?
I will definitely listen to this again. It's an amazing story. What a life she has experienced so far.What was one of the most memorable moments of Elizabeth the Queen?
Learning about her dilemma in regards to her sister Margaret wanting to marry Group Captain Townsend.What does Rosalyn Landor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
She brings her experience on knowing how to draw in the listener to the storyDid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Mostly a wow reaction. After I finished this book, I was left with a now what? What book could follow a book this goodAny additional comments?
Love learning about all her experiences and all that goes with being a princess and then becoming queen.Wow, what an amazing story
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She is a great example of working with what you’re given and learning from experience and history. She took the time to understand the situation and focus on the facts as well as using the knowledge to help and guide other. She had many virtues and qualities that one can learn from:
• Resilience
• Inner strength
• Self-discipline
• Consistency
• Self-awareness
• Kindness
• Patience
• Open to change
• Acquiescence
• Duty and service
• Leading by example
• Making others and the world better
The audible version was great and enhanced the reading experience (I read the book with the audible). The narration was clear and smooth.
A Well-Lived Life
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Portrayal of a life well-lived…
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