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The Queen [of Twitter] (Author)
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Publication Date: 27 Oct 2011

For the first time, Her Majesty's diaries are opened...

'Had Mrs "call me Carole" Middleton on the phone after lunch. Wanting to check "our outfits don't clash on the big day". One seriously doubts they would.'

Queen of sixteen sovereign nations, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith. She's one of the world's most well-known and powerful leaders and has reigned for almost 60 years. She's been privy to every major event and decision. But what does she really think?

'One does enjoy the Eurovision Song Contest. Lovely to be reminded how much more civilised the British are than our European neighbours. Royal Eurovision Fancy Dress Party to celebrate. Unfortunately Camilla misread the invitation as 'Euro-tunnel Fancy Dress Party' and came as a train.'

Taking in the momentous events of 2011, including two Royal Weddings, the phone hacking scandal and the Duke of Edinburgh's 90th Birthday Tarts and Vicars Party, these diaries reveal the seldom-seen workings of state and reveal how an octogenarian is quietly ruling the world and still has time for a gin.

'No, Mr Clegg, people born in Libya are not "Librarians".

twitter.com/queen_uk

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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (27 Oct 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 144473895X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1444738957
  • Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 2.7 x 20.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 128,115 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'Our favourite tweeter is publishing her diary. Here's The Queen (of Twitter's) guide to festive etiquette.' (Marie Claire )

'Witty and irreverent peeks at the innermost thoughts of the Royal Family.' (Choice )

'The clever folk at Hodder & Stoughton have teamed up with the mystery person behind the tweets to create a new book, naturally called Gin O'Clock, purporting to be the secret diary of Elizabeth Windsor.' (Bar Magazine )

'It's the sort of book to leave beside the loo, a jokey compilation you can dip in and out of - though I will be reading it from cover to cover, grinning from ear to ear because of its sharp, quick-witted and always apt sending-up of people with a public life.' (foodepedia (blog) )

'easily one of the funniest fictional Twitter accounts' (Styleandthensome (blog) )

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By the Grace of God, Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, wife to the DoE, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Funny! 25 Oct 2011
By KT-T
Format:Hardcover
As a total technophobe, a friend of mine had to point out the Twitter account "@Queen_UK" that this is a spin off from........and I have been following her majesty ever since!! Loving the fact the HRH appears to be a drinker and thinker like the rest of us!!
Was slightly concerned that the book might be a padded out version...but it's not...it's hilarious!....a really easy pick-up and put-down book, that actually made me giggle out loud at times....and I'm a fairly harsh critic....
Can highly recommend....good to lend to your mates and am strongly considering a bulk order for Christmas prezzies...would get a lot sorted in one go....
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Long live the Queen 23 Oct 2011
By Jon C
Format:Hardcover
I've followed @Queen_Uk for the last two years and was delighted to hear that this book was coming out.

I found it an excellent read building substance and depth to the themes from twitter. If you follow @Queen_Uk and find it funny then this book is a must. If you don't use Twitter this is still a very funny stand alone book.
Long live the Queen!

Gin anyone?
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Must be Gin O'Clock 20 Oct 2011
By James Gordon
Format:Hardcover
Funniest book I have read for years. My favourite characters are Nick Clegg and Camilla. Agree with Her Majesty that Philip Schofield should be Prime Minister.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars *Curtsies*
This book is very funny, it is the way a person thinks, and it'd be lovely if it was the queen putting her thoughts on paper!
Published 1 day ago by ladygayle
5.0 out of 5 stars Satire at its Regalist
This book is perfect for those who are devoted to Her Majesty, cynical about Her Majesty and all of those In between. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Mr. Daniel Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny as!
This book is very funny, i really hope there is another. Id definitely buy it when they do, fingers crossed
Published 20 days ago by antony
5.0 out of 5 stars A successful Christmas present?
A great fun book. A Christmas present that you can go on looking in to. A coffee table book or one for the loo!
Published 26 days ago by SARAH WHITLOCK
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
The funniest thing I have read for years! Hope 'she' writed another! Laughed from start to finish. Recommended to all my friends who think the same now they've read it! A must!
Published 1 month ago by boozy
5.0 out of 5 stars Gin O'clock
Very good book. most amusing compliments the musings of the Queen of Twitter. Should do a companion book of the Tweets of the DOE.
Published 1 month ago by Darren J D Murphy
4.0 out of 5 stars Gin o'clock
I had this recommended to me but was a little disappointed with it. It was not as funny as I expected.
Published 2 months ago by Jeanlyn
5.0 out of 5 stars I saw clips of this book on my computer and felt I had to buy it
A very funny book indeed, I love the contents of the Queens' handbag. When I see her on the television with her bag I cant' resist a chuckle
Published 2 months ago by Elizabeth Clemens
5.0 out of 5 stars Gin O'clock
Amazing and extremely funny book - this made me and my wife laugh for hours, there is so much funny stuff in it it is so worth buying if you want to make someone smile or have a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. J. Moran
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! A Great Read!
From the first page i loved this book. It is witty, clever and perfect in every way for a good laugh!!!!!!
Published 2 months ago by Anonymous
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