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"Marking the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty's accession to the throne, this official souvenir album of her reign is a beauty. For any of us with a felt affection for the Queen and a desire to have a memento of this historic Jubilee, this album is a treasure indeed."
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The forthcoming international Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II will be a historic event in every sense. Marking the sixtieth anniversary of her accession to the throne, the Diamond Jubilee places Queen Elizabeth II in the company of very few other monarchs—among them Queen Victoria—to have achieved such a long reign.
Published to commemorate the momentous event, this official souvenir album charts the Queen’s life from childhood to the present and provides an invaluable companion to the history behind the Diamond Jubilee as well as a biography in photographs of the truly remarkable woman it celebrates. Making extensive use of materials drawn from the Royal Archives, the book features three hundred full-color illustrations—many never before seen—including personal documents and photographs portraying the formal and family life of Queen Elizabeth II both before and during her successful sixty-year reign.
A magnificent souvenir of a rare event in royal history, this charming book also provides an intimate portrait of the life of Queen Elizabeth II.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
a pleasant surprise
Mar 21 2012
Format:Hardcover
I must say that this book was a pleasant surprise. I was expecting many of the same photos that we have seen over the years. However, it is a wonderful trip down memory lane over the long life our blessed sovreign. I enjoyed reading the sweet letters that she wrote as a child to her grandmonther Queen Mary and her account of the coronation of her parents, written by herself!! and also the lovely pictures of her childhood that I had notseen before. What a lovely book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Splendid! - Celebrating the Queen of common sense
May 4 2012
Format:Hardcover
This is a delightful book - over 300 pictures depicting many aspects of the Queen's life and reign. It's beautifully laid out and printed. It's not just a random collection of pictures. They're carefully chosen and arranged year-by-year from 1926 until 2012. They show many aspects of Elizabeth's life, including her family life, and explain the role of the monarch. So it's a biography-in-pictures and includes photos of her jewellery, regalia, gifts from heads of state and family and friends, her gowns, official documents and much more. I'm surprised how much information has been crammed - or I should say artfully fitted - into such a small space - 144 pages. It's an album of pictures with detailed captions, not a text book. But as someone once said, 'One picture is worth a thousand words.' This book proves it. Study these images and you'll find out a lot about the woman on the throne.
Not everything, of course! If you're expecting gossip and scandal this is not the book for you. This after all is an official publication produced by Royal Collection Publications. It's an affectionate portrait, but does a surprisingly good job. There are deft touches, gentle humour and details I knew nothing about. Who, for example, would imagine her husband - the Duke of Edinburgh - designing a stained-glass window for a royal chapel at Windsor? But there it is.
Elizabeth II may not be the most exciting leader in the world. Not for her dramatic gestures, or speeches. That's not her style. She's reserved, wary and discreet. No back-slapping, or dashing into crowds. Her role is to provide continuity and stability - something controversial heads of state have difficulty delivering. The architect Hugh Casson, who designed the royal apartments in the Royal Yacht Britannia and was President of the Royal Academy, admired her practical nature and level-headeness. 'She's the Queen of common sense,' he said. That, plus discipline and dedication to duty have served her well. Elizabeth II also demonstrated that a woman can do a difficult job as well as a man. She's a woman operating in a man's world. To remain at the top for 60 years takes some doing.
So I'm pleased with this elegantly produced Diamond Jubilee souvenir. There's more to it than might appear at first glance. The price is no more than a paperback and it's good value for money. It could become a collector's item. I'm buying a second copy!
Not everything, of course! If you're expecting gossip and scandal this is not the book for you. This after all is an official publication produced by Royal Collection Publications. It's an affectionate portrait, but does a surprisingly good job. There are deft touches, gentle humour and details I knew nothing about. Who, for example, would imagine her husband - the Duke of Edinburgh - designing a stained-glass window for a royal chapel at Windsor? But there it is.
Elizabeth II may not be the most exciting leader in the world. Not for her dramatic gestures, or speeches. That's not her style. She's reserved, wary and discreet. No back-slapping, or dashing into crowds. Her role is to provide continuity and stability - something controversial heads of state have difficulty delivering. The architect Hugh Casson, who designed the royal apartments in the Royal Yacht Britannia and was President of the Royal Academy, admired her practical nature and level-headeness. 'She's the Queen of common sense,' he said. That, plus discipline and dedication to duty have served her well. Elizabeth II also demonstrated that a woman can do a difficult job as well as a man. She's a woman operating in a man's world. To remain at the top for 60 years takes some doing.
So I'm pleased with this elegantly produced Diamond Jubilee souvenir. There's more to it than might appear at first glance. The price is no more than a paperback and it's good value for money. It could become a collector's item. I'm buying a second copy!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Fabulous....
Mar 5 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a 'must' have for all fans of Her Majesty the Queen - as well as Royal followers everywhere. Royal Collection Publications did it again - great quality and beautifully put together. Text and pictures are wonderfully arranged - simply, this was a delight to receive. Also, please look for the other books in the collection of Royal Publications - they are of the same high standard and quality.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Reallly nice book
Mar 12 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
What great pictures. I got this for my Mother and I read it first. It is a really good book. I think I got my Mother a birthday gift she will really like. I would recommend this to anyone who has a interest in the Royal Family.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Great Book
Mar 1 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a great book on Queen Elizabeth. It gives such a good overall perspective of her life and the challenges
she has faced all 60 years of her reign.
she has faced all 60 years of her reign.
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