This book offers a complete examination of the British Royal Family, looking
behind the scenes at the Windsors, their bloodline, family tree and
personalities, royal residences, palaces and country retreats, military
connections, charity work, and annual engagements.
Featuring over 250 stunning images, this official book commemorates the Platinum Jubilee Pageant and highlights key moments from The Queen's 70-year reign. It includes exclusive insights into the Pageant, making it a treasured keepsake of a remarkable celebration.
For decades Prince Philip shared the Queen's burden of office without upstaging her, always privately providing reassurance and advice but never overstepping the boundaries of his supporting role. It was an unforgiving position - a challenge for anyone - but one that he met head on. He remained the Queen's adviser and closest confidant and was known as such the world over. That said, he was wise enough to recognise his limitations and the constraints of his role. He always seemed to instinctively know when it was time to step back and let his wife take the lead. His job was, after all, to allow her star to shine. Robert Jobson's magnificent biography of the Duke of Edinburgh tells the full story of his remarkable life and achievements, and how, after his marriage in 1947 to Princess Elizabeth, this dedicated military man spent so much of his life dutifully supporting his wife. Though he created a role for himself as a determined moderniser and environmental campaigner, and through the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, encouraged young people to reach their potential, it was perhaps his greatest achievement to have been a loyal husband and companion, and a loving father and grandfather.
The royalty protection officer who was responsible for guarding Princess Diana for nearly seven years discusses the events of her troubled life during that period and offers his insights into her complex character.
On the twenty-fifth anniversary of her death, this intimate and enlightening
book explores the legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales, and her influence on the
monarchy, on her sons and on wider social attitudes.