The Windsor Diaries by Alathea Fitzalan Howard
The never-before-seen diaries of Alathea Fitzalan Howard, who lived alongside the young Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret at Windsor Castle during the Second World War.'A must if you love The Crown' * Good Housekeeping *
'For a glimpse into the lives of the young princesses these diaries are riveting' * Daily Mail *
'Funny, astute, poignant and historically fascinating' * The Times *
'An unforgettable picture of those innocent, harmless times' -- AN. Wilson * TLS *
''A new perspective on "Lilibet" as she fell for her future husband'' * Sunday Express *
'A wonderful book' -- A. N. Wilson * Spectator *
'Alathea found herself living in Windsor with the Princesses throughout the Second World War. She captures that tiny, peaceful island in a world on fire' -- Charles Moore * Spectator *
'This is an enthralling book . . . often funny and sometimes truly moving * The Oldie *
'I loved reading this. So reminiscent of my own childhood' -- Anne Glenconner, author of LADY IN WAITING
'Fascinating insight into Elizabeth as a teenager' * OK! Magazine *
Alathea Fitzalan Howard was born in 1923. Had she been a boy, she would eventually have become Duke of Norfolk, the head of England's leading Catholic aristocratic family, and Earl Marshal and inherited Arundel Castle. Her parents had separated and she was sent to live at Windsor with her grandfather during the Second World War. There, her constant companions were Princess Elizabeth, 13, and Margaret, 9, who were also being educated by governesses at home. Alathea's diaries begin on New Year's Eve 1939 and she continued to write them for the rest of her life. In 1953 she married Hon. Edward Ward whom she outlived. They settled in Lausanne. She died in 2001.
Isabella Naylor-Leyland is married to Alathea's nephew Philip. They have 6 children and live in Cambridgeshire. During Alathea's latter years she spent an increasing amount of time with Isabella and her family. At her death Alathea left her diaries to Isabella who has taken up the challenge of publishing them in accordance with Alathea's wish.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529328080 |
| ISBN 10 | 152932808X |
| Title | The Windsor Diaries |
| Author | Alathea Fitzalan Howard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2020-10-08 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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