Life with the Queen by Brian Hoey
Brian Hoey's book, timed to coincide with the celebration of the Queen's 80th birthday, looks at the life of the Queen from the point of view of those who live and work with her. From her role as the nation's hostess - offering hospitality to over 40,000 people every year - to her interest in breeding race horses and pedigree gundogs, it reveals different aspects of her life and personality and is richly illustrated with colour photographs by royal photographers. This is a portrait of a woman whose husband adores her, whose children admire and respect her and whose friends, such as Lady Mountbatten, say they would lay down their lives for her. She is the world's most experienced stateswoman - Henry Kissinger claimed she knows more about world affairs than anyone else alive today; she finds the present Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, a little too 'happy-clappy' for her tastes; and her hobbies including catching bats in the roof at Balmoral and then releasing them to be caught again the next day. In this fascinating book the Queen's family life, official duties, wardrobe and daily routine are all explored, bringing us closer to the reality of life as she lives it.
Brian Hoey is the author of several books on maritime and royal history. These include The Royal Yacht Britannia, Anne: The Princess Royal, The Queen and her Family, Diana: Princess of Wales, Prince William (Sutton, 2003) and Snowdon (Sutton, 2005).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780750943529 |
| ISBN 10 | 0750943521 |
| Title | Life with the Queen |
| Author | Brian Hoey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-04-06 |
| Number of pages | 186 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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