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Publisher
BBC Studios, Ltd., PBS
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
Princess Elizabeth was a child of thirteen on September 3, 1939, when her father King George VI informed the people that Britain was at war. This revelatory documentary tells the story of the Queen's experiences during WWII and how the longest-reigning monarch in British history was shaped by the war.
Series
Royal collection volume 3
Pub. Date
2013
Description
The coronation of Elizabeth II was an enormous logistical operation, and an event of huge cultural significance. Now, using hitherto unseen archives and with co-operation of the Palace, the diaries and papers of those at the heart of the planning are opened up to reveal the behind the scenes story of the Coronation.
3) The queen's speeches: poignant and inspirational speeches from Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign
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Publisher
Hardie Grant Books
Pub. Date
2023.
6) Titus rules!
Author
Publisher
Dell Yearling
Pub. Date
2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Queen Elizabeth's youngest corgi prevents a series of disasters at Windsor Castle and earns the title "king among dogs."
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
"Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II has reigned through more seismic social change than any monarch since 1066. Yet she is not merely hanging on. She is a 21st century global phenomenon commanding unrivalled respect and affection. And now she is preparing for an event without parallel since the reign of Louis XIV: her Platinum Jubilee. On February 6th, 2022, she marks 70 years on the Throne. Robert Hardman wraps up the full story of one of the...
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British royal family, she never expected to become queen. But when her uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which meant young Elizabeth was next in line! Queen Elizabeth has reigned since 1953, and while there are palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around the world, her life has been one of strict...
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This “excellent, all-embracing” (The New York Times) biography of Queen Elizabeth II is a magisterial study of the woman known only from a distance—and a captivating window into her decades-long reign.
From the moment of her ascension to the throne in 1952 at the age of twenty-five, Queen Elizabeth II was the object of unparalleled...
From the moment of her ascension to the throne in 1952 at the age of twenty-five, Queen Elizabeth II was the object of unparalleled...
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Series
Publisher
Berkley
Pub. Date
2017, 2015.
Description
"A charming collection of quotes and anecdotes celebrating the incomparable Queen of England. When we think of the queen, we probably picture a serious, dignified personage complete with majestic hat and matching handbag. But The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth II reveals a side of the monarch the public rarely sees, her healthy sense of humor: sometimes silly, sometimes sarcastic--and occasionally unintentional (to guitar legend Eric Clapton: "Have...
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Description
The author of The Diana Chronicles takes readers inside the British royal family since the death of Princess Diana, showing the Queen's stoic resolve as family drama raged around her.
"Never again" became Queen Elizabeth II's mantra shortly after Princess Diana's tragic death. More specifically, there could never be "another Diana"--a member of the family whose global popularity upstaged, outshone, and posed an existential threat...
Author
Publisher
Lyons Press, an imprint of the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
With previously unpublished material and unique memories from friends and relatives who have known Queen Elizabeth II since childhood - Princess looks afresh and in richer depth at her early life.
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Publisher
End Game Press
Pub. Date
2022
Description
"When Lilibet set her mind to something, she worked at it with all her heart. After seventy years on the throne, England's longest-reigning monarch is remembered for commitment, perseverance, and bravery in devoting her life to the service of others. But what helped shape a heart so set on serving? As a child, Princess Lilibet walked through unexpected struggles--from family shifts, to World War II, and eventually her sudden seat on the throne. With...
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