Download or read book Royal Biographies Volume 1 written by Katy Holborn and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-05-07 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Royal Biographies Volume 1: Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria - 2 Books in 1Featuring... *Queen Elizabeth II *Queen Victoria 2 Great Books in 1! Queen Elizabeth II At some point, when they reach their mid-sixties, most people will accept the ravages of later middle age and gracefully, often gratefully, ease themselves into retirement. Not so the Queen. At 91 years, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II continues to work hard at her numerous duties for the nation and Commonwealth. Having held the throne for 65 years, she continues to demonstrate her commitment to fulfilling her various roles - Head of State, figurehead of many charities, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, upholder of the faith for the Church of Scotland. She may now undertake far fewer trips abroad, but her activities within the United Kingdom remain considerable. During her reign, there have been highs and lows, but through the divorces, disasters and, sadly, deaths, as well as the joys and jubilees, the Queen has stood firm. This, is her story. Queen Victoria The Victorian era defined many subsequent generations. It was a time of increased social, political and financial rectitude. It was a time of the expansion of the Empire, as Britain (for good, or as it is often considered today, bad) and its armies sought to extend their influence across the planet. Indeed, the Victorian period is often regarded as a time of peace, but in fact, there were almost continuous wars during the era. Afghanistan, India, Africa, the Crimea...Victorian Britain was a time of great industrial progress; a time of poverty in the cities but the birth of education.At the time she took the throne one child in five failed to reach their fifth birthday. A time of greater democracy and a front of respectability hiding darker secrets, of Jack the Ripper and, for thirty years of Victoria's reign, deportation to Australia could be a life sentence for the most insignificant of crimes. But what of the Queen of this time?

Download or read book Royal Naval Biography Volume 1 Part 1 written by John Marshall and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1823 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Marshall (c.1784-1837) was a naval officer and biographer. He first went to sea at the age of nine, and by the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 had reached the rank of lieutenant. After the war, he started to research the lives of contemporary high-ranking naval officers, some of whose service reached as far back as 1760. These volumes, first published between 1823 and 1830, contain the results of this monumental research, and demonstrate the new 'cult' of the navy in the early nineteenth century. Some of the biographies were contributed by the officers themselves, with others containing private or official letters and other records. Organised according to seniority in rank, these volumes contain a wealth of fascinating information on the careers of naval officers and battles and wars in which they took part. Volume 1, Part 1 contains biographies of flag officers.

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Download or read book Royal Biographies Volume 9 written by Michael Woodford and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ROYAL BIOGRAPHIES VOLUME 9: William and Kate - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *William*Kate 2 Great Books in 1! William Even before Prince William was born, the eyes of the world were already trained firmly in his direction. His mother, Diana, was a shy, stunning beauty who had captured the heart of the heir to the British throne. The fresh-faced aristocrat worked as a kindergarten assistant and was only 19 years old when they fell in love - or, in Prince Charles' infamous words after their engagement was announced, "Whatever 'in love' means." Her romance with Charles would propel her into an entirely different life from the quieter one she knew as Lady Diana Spencer. The shy English rose was suddenly cast in a role few people in the world are really equipped for - that of leading lady in a fairy tale everyone desperately wanted to end in happily ever after. Kate In the lead up to the 20th anniversary of his mother's death, Prince Harry - brother in law to Kate Middleton - made some interesting observations about the monarchy. He firstly said that the younger generation of royals feel that it is their role to modernize the monarchy. In so doing, these royals believe, they will maintain its popularity and sustain its role for doing good. They consider that, by bringing the House of Windsor into line with 21st century thinking, attitudes and lifestyles, they will enhance their own standing. But not for selfish purposes, or for self-aggrandizement. No, for far more altruistic reasons. They feel that from a position of trust and popularity they can do more to support charities, help the poor and suffering and improve the world. These are noble aims, and are to be applauded. But Harry said another thing in the interview. In extending the idea of duty and responsibility to Great Britain, to the Commonwealth and, where possible, the world he recognized that one day one of the young royals would be monarch themselves. It was just that, none of them wanted to do it. They knew that they would have to, but just as hoovering the sitting room or putting out the bins has to be done but is not much fun, it is a necessary but unappealing job. We can wonder whether this thought was anywhere in the mind of Kate Middleton, Berkshire lass, when she agreed to marry Prince William? And one day become his queen. This is the true story of Kate Middleton, a Berkshire commoner who will one day ascend to the throne.

Download or read book Royal Biographies Volume 7 written by Katy Holborn and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-05-30 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ROYAL BIOGRAPHIES VOLUME 7: Prince William and Prince Harry - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *Prince William*Prince Harry 2 Great Books in 1! Prince William Even before Prince William was born, the eyes of the world were already trained firmly in his direction. His mother, Diana, was a shy, stunning beauty who had captured the heart of the heir to the British throne. The fresh-faced aristocrat worked as a kindergarten assistant and was only 19 years old when they fell in love - or, in Prince Charles' infamous words after their engagement was announced, "Whatever 'in love' means." Her romance with Charles would propel her into an entirely different life from the quieter one she knew as Lady Diana Spencer. The shy English rose was suddenly cast in a role few people in the world are really equipped for - that of leading lady in a fairy tale everyone desperately wanted to end in happily ever after. Prince Harry As a central part of the slimmed down House of Windsor that his father, Prince Charles, has brought about, Harry is a man for today. Along with his brother and sister in law, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, and his new bride Meghan Markle, he is the face of a monarchy for the twenty-first century. A man who is determined to combine living his own life with public duty. Who is keen to develop his own relationships as privately as possible, while doing immeasurable amounts of good for the country - and world -as a whole. Harry is a man who fought bravely in Afghanistan, who never lost the affection of the public despite being embroiled in some controversial events. A man for whom the death of his mother, in the most unbelievable of circumstances, would shape his life.

Download or read book Royal Biographies Volume 8 written by Katy Holburn and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-06-20 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ROYAL BIOGRAPHIES VOLUME 8: Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry - 3 Books in 1 Featuring... *Princess Diana*Prince William*Prince Harry 3 Great Books in 1! Princess Diana On a small island in the grounds of Althorp House, an impressive stately home in rural Northamptonshire, lies the resting place of a true modern icon. Lady Diana Spencer. One time wife of the heir to the throne and mother to two sons, one of whom will most probably one day be king. Challenger to the established protocols of the monarchy, a woman determined to do it her way. Trend setter, humanitarian, darling of the public. A person who appeared to have everything but whose life would end in tragedy at just thirty-six years of age. The People's Princess...this is her story. Prince William Even before Prince William was born, the eyes of the world were already trained firmly in his direction. His mother, Diana, was a shy, stunning beauty who had captured the heart of the heir to the British throne. The fresh-faced aristocrat worked as a kindergarten assistant and was only 19 years old when they fell in love - or, in Prince Charles' infamous words after their engagement was announced, "Whatever 'in love' means." Her romance with Charles would propel her into an entirely different life from the quieter one she knew as Lady Diana Spencer. The shy English rose was suddenly cast in a role few people in the world are really equipped for - that of leading lady in a fairy tale everyone desperately wanted to end in happily ever after. Prince Harry As a central part of the slimmed down House of Windsor that his father, Prince Charles, has brought about, Harry is a man for today. Along with his brother and sister in law, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, and his new bride Meghan Markle, he is the face of a monarchy for the twenty-first century. A man who is determined to combine living his own life with public duty. Who is keen to develop his own relationships as privately as possible, while doing immeasurable amounts of good for the country - and world -as a whole. Harry is a man who fought bravely in Afghanistan, who never lost the affection of the public despite being embroiled in some controversial events. A man for whom the death of his mother, in the most unbelievable of circumstances, would shape his life.

Download or read book Royal Biographies Volume 2 written by Katy Holborn and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-05-07 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ROYAL BIOGRAPHIES VOLUME 2: Harry and Meghan - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *Prince Harry*Meghan Markle 2 Great Books in 1! Prince Harry Thank you for choosing this book. In it we will look at the life of a young royal who has helped to bring the monarchy into the 21st century. As a central part of the slimmed down House of Windsor that his father, Prince Charles, has brought about, Harry is a man for today. Along with his brother and sister in law, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, he is the face of a monarchy for the twenty-first century. A man who is determined to combine living his own life with public duty. Who is keen to develop his own relationships as privately as possible, while doing immeasurable amounts of good for the country - and world - as a whole. This is the story of a modern prince. Meghan Markle In 2017, American cable television actress Meghan Markle topped Google's annual list of the most searched actors of the year. This would be her second year in a row. She bested, for example, the likes of box office record-breaking Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot, and the living legend herself, multiple Academy Award winner Meryl Streep. Compared to these two names, Ms. Markle's acting resume is thin. As a matter of fact, for many people, she seemed to have come out of nowhere. Only a handful of things can propel a person from relative obscurity to a name in lights. Even little girls all over the world would know the answer to this - a dashing Prince Charming must have found his Cinderella against all odds. They will marry in a beautiful, lavish ceremony before an adoring public and live happily ever after.

Download or read book Royal Biographies Volume 6 written by Katy Holburn and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-05-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ROYAL BIOGRAPHIES VOLUME 6: The Queen and Prince Philip - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *The Queen*Prince Philip 2 Great Books in 1! The Queen At some point, when they reach their mid-sixties, most people will accept the ravages of later middle age and gracefully, often gratefully, ease themselves into retirement. Not so the Queen. At 91 years, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II continues to work hard at her numerous duties for the nation and Commonwealth. Having held the throne for 65 years, she continues to demonstrate her commitment to fulfilling her various roles - Head of State, figurehead of many charities, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, upholder of the faith for the Church of Scotland. She may now undertake far fewer trips abroad, but her activities within the United Kingdom remain considerable.During her reign, there have been highs and lows, but through the divorces, disasters and, sadly, deaths, as well as the joys and jubilees, the Queen has stood firm. With the support of her husband, Prince Phillip, children Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren she has remained an overwhelmingly popular monarch. How has she achieved this? What enabled her to overcome the tribulations of the '80s and '90s? And why does she remain loved and respected in the hearts of so many? Prince Philip Fill in the blanks: 'Behind every great man is __________.' Most people familiar with the English language would be able to slip in some semblance of the rest: A Great Woman. These three words complete the saying 'Behind every great man is a great woman, ' the same way a woman usually completes the picture of how a man of extraordinary achievement can reach such great heights. Usually, this influential figure is that of a mother or wife, and our history is filled to the brim with examples Civil Rights icon Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had his wife, Coretta; and Anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela had his Winnie. In American politics, the FLOTUS was the POTUS' tailwind, notably in the case of unforgettable couples like the Roosevelts, the Kennedys, the Clintons, the Bushes and the Obamas. In the arts, legendary filmmaker Hitchcock had indispensable Alma Reville. In sports, Jackie Robinson gave credit to his wife Rachel, while NBA superstar Kevin Durant famously called his mother "You the real MVP." Across all fields and over a large stretch of time, women have been powering the achievements of their husbands, sons and other affiliations. Indeed, behind every great man is a great woman. But what of the converse - What or who is behind a great woman?

Download or read book Royal Naval Biography Volume 1 Part 2 written by John Marshall and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1823 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Marshall (c.1784-1837) was a naval officer and biographer. He first went to sea at the age of nine, and by the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 had reached the rank of lieutenant. After the war, he started to research the lives of contemporary high-ranking naval officers, some of whose service reached as far back as 1760. These volumes, first published between 1823 and 1830, contain the results of this monumental research, and demonstrate the new 'cult' of the navy in the early nineteenth century. Some of the biographies were contributed by the officers themselves, with others containing private or official letters and other records. Organised according to seniority in rank, these volumes contain a wealth of fascinating information on the careers of naval officers and battles and wars in which they took part. Volume 1, Part 2, continues the biographies of flag officers.

Download or read book Royal Biographies Volume 4 written by Katy Holborn and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-05-07 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ROYAL BIOGRAPHIES VOLUME 4: Charles and Diana - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *Prince Charles*Princess Diana 2 Great Books in 1! Prince Charles Edward VII waited for over 59 years to accede to the throne. Prince Charles passed that milestone as far back as 2011. Although he still waits to accede to the throne, his role within the royal family has grown as his mother's has receded with age. But it has been a long journey. Few heirs will have fallen and risen in the eyes of the public as much as our current Prince of Wales. This book charts his life. From his early days brought up by nannies - one extremely tough, the other loving and kind. His close relationship with this grandmother, through university, the military and his many attempts to find a love to rival the one he could not pursue. His marriage made in heaven, which would so soon descend to hell. But also, the good times; his sons, his growing closeness to his parents, his ultimate marriage to the woman he loved for so much of his life. This is Prince Charles' story - the man who would be king. Princess Diana On a small island in the grounds of Althorp House, an impressive stately home in rural Northamptonshire, lies the resting place of a true modern icon. Lady Diana Spencer. One time wife of the heir to the throne and mother to two sons, one of whom will most probably one day be king. Challenger to the established protocols of the monarchy, a woman determined to do it her way. Trend setter, humanitarian, darling of the public. A person who appeared to have everything but whose life would end in tragedy at just thirty-six years of age. The People's Princess...this is her story.

Download or read book Royal Biographies Volume 3 written by Katy Holborn and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-06-20 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ROYAL BIOGRAPHIES VOLUME 3: Charles, Diana and Camilla - 3 Books in 1 Featuring... *Prince Charles*Princess Diana*Camilla Parker Bowles 2 Great Books in 1! Prince Charles Edward VII waited for over 59 years to accede to the throne. Prince Charles passed that milestone as far back as 2011. Although he still waits to accede to the throne, his role within the royal family has grown as his mother's has receded with age. But it has been a long journey. Few heirs will have fallen and risen in the eyes of the public as much as our current Prince of Wales. This book charts his life. From his early days brought up by nannies - one extremely tough, the other loving and kind. His close relationship with this grandmother, through university, the military and his many attempts to find a love to rival the one he could not pursue. His marriage made in heaven, which would so soon descend to hell. But also, the good times; his sons, his growing closeness to his parents, his ultimate marriage to the woman he loved for so much of his life. This is Prince Charles' story - the man who would be king. Princess Diana On a small island in the grounds of Althorp House, an impressive stately home in rural Northamptonshire, lies the resting place of a true modern icon. Lady Diana Spencer. One time wife of the heir to the throne and mother to two sons, one of whom will most probably one day be king. Challenger to the established protocols of the monarchy, a woman determined to do it her way. Trend setter, humanitarian, darling of the public. A person who appeared to have everything but whose life would end in tragedy at just thirty-six years of age. The People's Princess...this is her story. Camilla Parker Bowles Her Royal Highness The Princess Charles, Princess of Wales and Countess of Chester, Duchess of Cornwall, Duchess of Rothesay, Countess of Carrick, Baroness of Renfrew, Lady of the Isles, Princess of Scotland. Quite a mouthful for a girl who used to enjoy a smoke on the roof of her school in London. Camilla Parker Bowles has led a full life. It takes a lot to turn from being the cause of public ire to a very well-loved royal in less than a generation, but that is something that she has, remarkably, achieved. Both she and Princes Charles might have been delivered by the same doctor, but their bond grew even tighter as they got older. In this biography we will examine the evidence as to whether it was Camilla who was behind the break up the 'fairy tale marriage' of Charles and Diana Spencer. We will see whether the criticism she received was justified, or whether it was unfair vitriol from an uninformed public, harnessed by a prejudiced and headline grabbing media.

Download or read book Royal Naval Biography Volume 2 Part 1 written by John Marshall and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1824 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Marshall (c.1784-1837) was a naval officer and biographer. He first went to sea at the age of nine, and by the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 had reached the rank of lieutenant. After the war, he started to research the lives of contemporary high-ranking naval officers, some of whose service reached as far back as 1760. These volumes, first published between 1823 and 1830, contain the results of this monumental research, and demonstrate the new 'cult' of the navy in the early nineteenth century. Some of the biographies were contributed by the officers themselves, with others containing private or official letters and other records. Organised according to seniority in rank, these volumes contain a wealth of fascinating information on the careers of naval officers and battles and wars in which they took part. Volume 2, Part 1, contains biographies of retired officers.

Download or read book Royal Biographies Volume 5 written by Katy Holborn and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-05-07 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ROYAL BIOGRAPHIES VOLUME 5: Charles and Camilla - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *Prince Charles*Camilla Parker Bowles 2 Great Books in 1! Prince Charles Edward VII waited for over 59 years to accede to the throne. Prince Charles passed that milestone as far back as 2011. Although he still waits to accede to the throne, his role within the royal family has grown as his mother's has receded with age. But it has been a long journey. Few heirs will have fallen and risen in the eyes of the public as much as our current Prince of Wales. This book charts his life. From his early days brought up by nannies - one extremely tough, the other loving and kind. His close relationship with this grandmother, through university, the military and his many attempts to find a love to rival the one he could not pursue. His marriage made in heaven, which would so soon descend to hell. But also, the good times; his sons, his growing closeness to his parents, his ultimate marriage to the woman he loved for so much of his life. This is Prince Charles' story - the man who would be king. Camilla Parker Bowles Her Royal Highness The Princess Charles, Princess of Wales and Countess of Chester, Duchess of Cornwall, Duchess of Rothesay, Countess of Carrick, Baroness of Renfrew, Lady of the Isles, Princess of Scotland. Quite a mouthful for a girl who used to enjoy a smoke on the roof of her school in London. Camilla Parker Bowles has led a full life. It takes a lot to turn from being the cause of public ire to a very well-loved royal in less than a generation, but that is something that she has, remarkably, achieved. Both she and Princes Charles might have been delivered by the same doctor, but their bond grew even tighter as they got older. In this biography we will examine the evidence as to whether it was Camilla who was behind the break up the 'fairy tale marriage' of Charles and Diana Spencer. We will see whether the criticism she received was justified, or whether it was unfair vitriol from an uninformed public, harnessed by a prejudiced and headline grabbing media.

Download or read book Royal Naval Biography Volume 4 Part 1 written by John Marshall and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1833 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Marshall (c.1784-1837) was a naval officer and biographer. He first went to sea at the age of nine, and by the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 had reached the rank of lieutenant. After the war, he started to research the lives of contemporary high-ranking naval officers, some of whose service reached as far back as 1760. These volumes, first published between 1823 and 1830, contain the results of this monumental research, and demonstrate the new 'cult' of the navy in the early nineteenth century. Some of the biographies were contributed by the officers themselves, with others containing private or official letters and other records. Organised according to seniority in rank, these volumes contain a wealth of fascinating information on the careers of naval officers and battles and wars in which they took part. Volume 4, Part 1, contains the continuation of biographies of commanders.

Download or read book The Crown The Official Companion Volume 1 written by Robert Lacey and published by Crown Archetype. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official companion to the Emmy-winning Netflix drama chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and starring Claire Foy and John Lithgow, The Crown by Peter Morgan, featuring additional historical background and beautifully reproduced archival photos and show stills Elizabeth Mountbatten never expected her father to die so suddenly, so young, leaving her with a throne to fill and a global institution to govern. Crowned at twenty-five, she was already a wife and mother as she began her journey towards becoming a queen. As Britain lifted itself out of the shadow of war, the new monarch faced her own challenges. Her mother doubted her marriage; her uncle-in-exile derided her abilities; her husband resented the sacrifice of his career and family name; and her rebellious sister embarked on a love affair that threatened the centuries-old links between the Church and the Crown. This is the story of how Elizabeth II drew on every ounce of resolve to ensure that the Crown always came out on top. Written by the show’s historical consultant, royal biographer Robert Lacey, and filled with beautifully reproduced archival photos and show stills, The Crown: The Official Companion: Volume 1 adds expert and in-depth detail to the events of the series, painting an intimate portrait of life inside Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street. Here is Elizabeth II as we’ve never seen her before.

Download or read book Diana Princess of Wales written by Martin Gitlin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long before her tragic death, Diana, Princess of Wales was a beloved modern icon, relatable to the general public in a way that transcended the barrier between royal and commoner. As a member of the royal family in an age of mass media, her fairy-tale wedding to, and painful divorce from, Prince Charles was played out on the world stage. Later, her humanitarian work for the Red Cross, her campaigns against landmines, and her work with the sick, especially AIDS victims, added a compassionate element to the royal family in the eyes of the world—and the world, ten years later, still hasn't gotten enough of Lady Di. This objective, accessible volume explores Diana's fascinating life, including her aristocratic upbringing, her whirlwind engagement to Prince Charles, her rocky marriage, her post-divorce status as global humanitarian icon, the media's frenzied treatment of her death, and her charitable legacy, including her sons' coming-of-age and their attempts to honor her memory.

Download or read book The Life of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort Volume 1 written by Theodore Martin and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Life of His Royal Highness the Prince Consort is an authoritative biography of Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. Written by Theodore Martin, this book provides a detailed account of the Prince's life and accomplishments, shedding light on a major figure in British History. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.