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In this engaging account of the life of <i>Elizabeth, the Queen Mother</i>, Grania Forbes begins with her early years at Glamis Castle, portraying her family life, education, and upbringing. We see her as a fashionable young woman, making her mark on London society in the 1920s. We learn how she met the Duke of York and of the courtship that led to the first marriage between a commoner and a member of Britain's Royal Family. The book then takes us, thematically, through the major events of her life- the abdication crisis and her part in restoring the prestige of the monarchy; her role as figurehead and morale booster during the Second World War; and her mingling with the public to better relate the monarchy to the British people. We also learn about the Queen Mother's relationships with her family, her famous sense of mischief, and her love affair with the public. Abundantly illustrated and written by an author close to the family for more than 20 years, this is an enduring tribute to a rich and remarkable life.

Author

Forbes, Grania

Publisher

Pavilion Books Ltd

Published

1999

Language

EN

ISBN

9781856135788