Download or read book Heroes Queen Elizabeth II written by Taschen America, LLC and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book DK Life Stories Queen Elizabeth II written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the inspiring story of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, in this fascinating kids' biography. At just 25 years of age, Princess Elizabeth succeeded King George VI to the British throne. This compelling book looks at Elizabeth's life as both a public and private figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in the women's army during World War II, her coronation, and her life as queen both at home and in the public eye. The book looks at Elizabeth's marriage to Prince Philip, her husband of more than 70 years, and her life as a mother to her four children, including her eldest son Prince Charles, the heir to the throne. In this biography book for kids ages 8-11, learn how Elizabeth has worked alongside 13 British prime ministers, met leaders from around the world, and has remained a stable presence as head of the British royal family. This new kids' biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting and inspiring people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want to collect.

Download or read book Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal family through rare, restricted, and exclusive photos. A stunning pictorial biography of Queen Elizabeth, recounting her childhood, succession to the throne, and her dutiful service as the reigning monarch of Britain. This biography of the Queen also includes the history of the royal family and the house of Windsor, giving fascinating insights into their goings ons. Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family 3rd Edition features accounts of most of the royal household including the Queen and Prince Philip’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren! Inside the pages of her biography you’ll find: • The complete history of the Kings and Queens of Scotland and England, explaining the story of succession to the throne over more than 1,000 years • Special features profile royal residences, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle • Dazzling photographic galleries showcase royal regalia and artifacts • Visual timelines at the start of each chapter highlight the key milestones in the history of the monarchy For almost 70 years the Queen has been beloved and admired by the British public, the Commonwealth, heads of states, and many others. Following her ascent to the throne at the age of 27, she’s spent her entire life in service of the public and state. This biography celebrates her life through photographs and profiles and provides the reader with insight into this remarkable woman. Teaming with dazzling galleries of royal artefacts, photographic tours, royal residences, and the Royals up close makes this the perfect book for fans of the royal family or anyone interested in the history of the British monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family 3rd Edition follows the success of Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family 1st Edition and the 2nd Edition in celebration of her 90th birthday

Download or read book Queen Elizabeth II written by John Malam and published by Evans Brothers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brand new revised edition of Queen Elizabeth II with a sumptuous gold embossed paperback cover tells the story of the reigning queen of the 21st Century, celebrating her life and achievements since her accession to the throne 50 years ago. With simple language and a superb array of photographs the launch of the revised edition coincides with the Queen's 80th birthday.

Download or read book Queen Elizabeth II Monarch written by Victoria Arbiter and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Queen Elizabeth II’s life has been scrutinized since her uncle Edward VIII renounced the throne and her father was crowned King George VI in 1937. As the first monarch to allow television crews into the royal home, the only head of state remaining to have served in uniform during the Second World War, and the longest serving monarch in British history, the queen is beloved throughout the world. Queen Elizabeth II has become an unlikely source of feminist pride and remains a pillar of unity. This book features an intimate gaze into the life of British royalty and how the Windsors have come to challenge tradition.

Download or read book Queen Elizabeth II written by Brij Kishore Sharma "Tara" and published by Brij Kishore Sharma "Tara". This book was released on 2021-07-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Queen of Our Times written by Robert Hardman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by a renowned royal biographer. As seen on Good Morning America, CNN, and the BBC Shy but with a steely self-confidence; inscrutable despite ten decades in the public eye; unflappable; devout; indulgent; outwardly reserved, inwardly passionate; unsentimental; inquisitive; young at heart. Even with her recent passing at age ninety-six, she remains a twenty-first century global phenomenon commanding unrivalled respect and affection. Sealed off during the greatest peacetime emergency of modern times, she has stuck to her own maxim: "I have to be seen to be believed." Robert Hardman, one of Britain’s most acclaimed royal biographers, now wraps up the full story of one of the undisputed greats in a thousand years of monarchy. Hardman distills Elizabeth's complex life into a must-read study of dynastic survival and renewal. It is a portrait of a world leader who remains as intriguing today as the day she came to the Throne at age twenty-five. With peerless access to members of the Royal Family, staff, friends, and royal records, Queen of Our Times brings fresh insights and scholarship to the modern royal story. There will be no more thorough, more readable, more original book on Elizabeth II as we celebrate a life and reign that, surely, will never be equaled.

Download or read book Who Was Queen Elizabeth II written by Megan Stine and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did a little girl who loved horses become the longest reigning monarch in England? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series! In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British Royal Family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line! Queen Elizabeth reigned for seventy years, and while there were palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around the world, her life was one of strict discipline and duty. This riveting chronicle follows the life of a woman who was both a public figure and an intensely private person and explores how she kept the monarchy together through good times and bad.

Download or read book Queen of the World written by Robert Hardman and published by Pegasus Books. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by renowned royal biographer, Robert Hardman, and with privileged access to the Royal Family and the Royal Household, this is a brilliant new portrait of the most famous woman in the world and her place in it. On today's world stage, there is one leader who stands apart from the rest. Queen Elizabeth II has seen more of the planet and its people than any other head of state and has engaged with the world like no other monarch in modern history. The iconic monarch never ventured further than the Isle of Wight until the age of 20 but since then has now visited over 130 countries across the globe in the line of duty, acting as diplomat, hostess and dignitary as the world stage as changed beyond recognition. It is a story full of drama, intrigue, exotic and sometimes dangerous destinations, heroes, rogues, pomp and glamour, but at the heart of it all a woman who's won the hearts of the world.

Download or read book Things You Don t Know about Queen Elizabeth II written by Gerald Hardman and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-09-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world's longest-reigning living queen had been the topic of millions of words, yet many people were unfamiliar of the lady who wore the crown or even what her daily duties were. The 96-year-old royal hero who passed away on September 8, 2022, is profiled in the following intriguing facts. Grab a copy of this book now to The reign of Queen Elizabeth II began on June 2, 1953. She became the queen on February 6, 1952. She was the mother of Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, and the grandmother of Princes William and Harry. As the longest-reigning monarch in British history, she attempted making her reign more modern and sensitive to a changing public while keeping crown traditions. Throughout out her reign, she has created many impacts. Therefore, this book aimed disclosing vital and hidden facts of late Queen Elizabeth II. Grab a copy now.

Download or read book Heroes of the Elizabethan Age written by Edward Gilliat and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Download or read book The Queen written by Elizabeth Longford and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 1984-11 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Queen Elizabeth II written by Deborah Hart Strober and published by September Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-25 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFETIME, TOLD IN THE WORDS OF THOSE WHO WERE THERE Lieutenant Commander Michael Parker, equerry-in-waiting to Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, speaking about the death of King George VI: 'The Queen was really bowled over. Forlorn. Fully conscious of the fact that she was Queen, and that she must tend to affairs immediately, but at the same time carrying the load of this new, awful news. A brave person. Gosh! If I loved her before, boy did I love her after that!' Queen Elizabeth II: The Oral History paints a spirited, detailed and global portrait of a life lived in service. Insightful accounts of events range from the early years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign - the shocking death of her father and the adjustment required of a newly married couple - to more recent years, including the death of Prince Philip and the grandchildren's marriages and families. Featuring interviews from diverse sources, including staff, family and friends, such as Lady Pamela Hicks, Queen Elizabeth II also includes memories from crucial international figures such as Nelson Mandela. Asking questions about conflict and change and the Monarchy's journey as colonial institution, this is a revealing view into the workings of Buckingham Palace and the strengths and weaknesses of the Royal Family. Containing a broad spectrum of views on Queen Elizabeth II - from her role as leader of the Commonwealth to her personality in private - this is an extraordinary insight the ways in which the reign of the monarch has intersected and impacted on others around the world.

Download or read book HM Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee written by and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012-05-28 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A very special Ladybird souvenir e-book to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen's 60-year reign has seen many changes but her reputation as the world's most famous and beloved monarch continues to this day. Read about her early childhood, coronation, family life, and the way she has shaped the modern monarchy over the last sixty years. There are also fascinating facts about the number of Prime Ministers and leaders she's known, all the countries visited, her official portraits and more!

Download or read book Queen Elizabeth II written by Victoria Parker and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the life and accomplishments of Great Britain's queen.

Download or read book The Queen s Wardrobe written by Julia Golding and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Queen Elizabeth II, who famously said ‘if I wore beige, no one would know who I was’, told through her clothes and jewellery. The Queen’s Wardrobe is a gorgeous gift to treasure, celebrating a long life devoted to service. This book tells the story of a young princess who grew into one of the world's best-loved and longest-serving royals, touching on wartime truck-fixing, ration-book wedding dress making, splendid gowns, the Crown Jewels, and her trusty wellies. Includes a foreword by Michele Clapton, costume designer for series one of Netflix's The Crown, giving a peek behind the scenes at the recreation of some of the Queen's most famous outfits. Written by the Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning Julia Golding, The Queen's Wardrobe is full of fascinating stories from the long life of our record-breaking Queen. The detailed and colourful artwork from bestselling Kate Hindley shows what it's really like to grow up as a princess.

Download or read book Enduring Wisdom written by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2024-08-15 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Loved and admired throughout her long lifetime, her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II touched the lives of millions - not least through the speeches that she broadcast to the world each Christmas during her seventy years on the throne. This treasury of quotations highlights the values that were closest to her heart - courage, empathy, forgiveness, hope, humility, love and respect. These are the values that she encouraged in others and that she hoped would endure in the hearts of all people of goodwill - whatever their religion or race. Including official portraits of the Queen from each decade of her reign, this anthology pays tribute to a world leader whose grace and wisdom will never die. Contents: 1 A special kind of courage 2 People matter 3 Forgive and respect 4 With love in our hearts 5 The wisdom of children 6 Stronger together 7 Hope for tomorrow Epilogue