In Memory of Her Majesty QUEEN ELIZABETH II (1926-2022)


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Queen Elizabeth II served from 1952 to 2022 as reigning monarch of the United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) and numerous other realms and territories, as well as head of the Commonwealth, the group of 53 sovereign nations that includes many former British territories. Extremely popular for nearly all of her long reign, the queen was known for taking a serious interest in government and political affairs, apart from her ceremonial duties, and was credited with modernizing many aspects of the monarchy. In September 2015, Elizabeth surpassed the record of 63 years and 216 days on the throne set by Queen Victoria (her great-great-grandmother) to become the longest-reigning British monarch in history. In February 2022, Elizabeth celebrated her Platinum Jubilee-marking seven decades of her service to the Commonwealth.




Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: 1926–2022


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Long did she reign and peacefully may she rest: this beautiful and thoughtful tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates the life of a remarkable woman whose 70 years on the throne made her the longest-reigning monarch in British History. Royal biographer Brian Hoey describes the childhood, accession and coronation of young Elizabeth, and chronicles her extraordinary and dignified transfiguration into beloved wife, mother and grandmother during her seven decades of unflagging service and dedication as Queen of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth. He also explains the constitutional roles and public duties of this accomplished stateswoman, conducted with such outstanding grace and professionalism throughout her life. As the royal family, her country, and countless people around the world prepare to say goodbye, he describes all the honour and ceremony one would expect to be lavished on this cherished sovereign and considers the everlasting effect that her work, life, and legacy will continue to have for many years to come.




Enduring Wisdom


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A unique anthology of over 80 inspiring quotations from the late Queen's Christmas speeches, offering an intimate insight into the values she embodied and faithfully promoted throughout her 70-year reign.




Enduring Wisdom


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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




A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, Commemorative Edition


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The most complete collection of in-depth content regarding Queen Elizabeth II and her childhood, family, life, and reign, A Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Edition is filled with never-before-seen photographs, fascinating articles on major milestones, and more. After the death of her father in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne at 25 years old, and this tribute carefully details the monumental events that followed, including her coronation, the birth of the Commonwealth, her influential role as one of the most experienced heads of state in the world, her pivotal state visit to China in 1986, and more. In this touching tribute to one of Britain's most loved monarchs, we explore the woman who has ruled over generations, her legacy, the history of her royal family, and more, with expertly written articles by the most knowledgeable historians and royal family experts, including Scott Reeves, June Woolerton, Jon Wright, and others.




Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth...The Diamond Jubilee


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A celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this fabulous collection of photographs from the archives of the Daily Mail shows Queen Elizabeth from the time she was a new-born baby in 1926, through her childhood and the war years, to her marriage, her coronation and on throughout her incredible sixty years on the throne. Many of the photographs have rarely been seen since the day they were taken and the collection provides a fascinating view of the Queen's life during her public appearances, her foreign tours, relaxing at Balmoral, Windsor or Sandringham and with her grandparents, her parents, her children and her grandchildren. Michael Paterson's text sets this unique album of photographs in context, highlighting some of the major events in what has been a thoroughly eventful life and describing how the Queen and Prince Philip have coped with their hectic schedule over the past sixty years.




Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Celebration


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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has carried out her role as Sovereign with flawless professionalism. Her demeanour has been perfect, and in the seventy years she has reigned she has epitomised all the hallmarks of an iconic sovereign beloved of her people. As Heir Presumptive, the young Princess Elizabeth received special tuition in law and constitutional history to prepare her for her future role as Sovereign. When she succeeded her father, King George VI, on 6th February 1952, Elizabeth was only twenty-five years old. Married for just five years with two young children, her life changed irrevocably. The responsibilities of monarchy have taken precedence over all else, and the public duties invariably have first call on the Queen's time and energy. This book celebrates the highlights and challenges of the Queen's reign over the past seven decades: Recalls Princess Elizabeth's childhood and the war years Includes accounts of the Accession and Coronation when she was still a young woman Details each decade of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, focussing on both her working life and her family Describes in detail a typical working day for the sovereign A special focus on the enduring contribution Her Majesty has made to life in the UK and the Commonwealth, as well as her enviable reputation worldwide A true celebration in honour of our Queen's Platinum Jubilee




Death of Queen Elizabeth II


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Her Majesty the Queen, who is now 96 years old, was so intimately identified with the little island nation that it is difficult to think of the UK without thinking of her.The queen just celebrated her astonishing Platinum Jubilee after ruling England for a record-breaking 70 years. She was the older sister of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, who was the child of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and was born on August 21, 1930 and passed away in 2002. Her birthday is April 21, 1926. According to a statement issued by Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II died away "peacefully" on September 8, 2022, at her home in Balmoral, Scotland. She was 96. The Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon, according to the official statement. The announcement said, "The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." She provided generations of Britons comfort and pride, even those who had never known their country without her. She was a stabilizing presence in a world that was undergoing constant upheaval. The Commonwealth as a whole had a persistent love for Queen Elizabeth II. During the seven decades of her legendary leadership, humanity advanced in ways never before possible and human dignity rose. What would happen if Queen Elizabeth II passed away? Every information you need about it is in this book.







Queen Elizabeth II


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