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Few monarchs have achieved a sixty-year reign and the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II will be an historic event in every sense. This official souvenir charts every year of The Queens life, from babyhood to the present day, and will be both an invaluable companion to the history behind the Diamond Jubilee and a biography-in-pictures of the remarkable woman it celebrates. Over 300 colour illustrations, including personal documents and photographs, have been brought together to present a portrait of the life of Queen Elizabeth II and a magnificent souvenir of an almost unparalleled royal event.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you collect Royal Books I would not recommended this publication. What the description of this book doesn't say, is that basically 99% of the book is a reprint of 'Queen Elizabeth II A Birthday Souvenir Album' also published by the Royal Collection. So if you collect Royal Collection Publications only the last few pages will be of interest!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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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!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As I don't have earlier books from the Royal Collection about The Queen, I am very pleased with this. The photos are excellent and I think the book does quite a good job of what it sets out to do, although I would have liked even more commentary. I am glad to have it as a sort of summary of her life and times.
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I bought this book for my grandson to learn about britains past and the queen without all the bias that comes from persons with an axe to grind as it would seem that schools do not... Read more
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Excellent presentation and photographs which can be passed onto the grandchildren for them to see how well our Queen has coped over the years I hope she reigns over us for many... Read more
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Smaller than I imagined but the content is very good. The paper quality and photo colour is impressive so I'm happy with my purchase which was a present.
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I loved it
I love this book. I am so over the moon with it the photos of the queen are amazin. It was want I was hoping for and it was even better. It is a very good keep sake. It is perfect
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Amazing souvenir
I bought this book for my mother's birthday present. She is 84 and no longer reads very much. This book is ideal with excellent pictures and a small amount of reading. Read more
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Wonderful
A wonderful book, a great incite to the life of Elizabeth . The photo's are supurb and very detailed. A wonderful souvenir
Published 2 months ago by ferniewernie
Queen Elizabeth II: Diamond Jubilee Album
This is a very nice book with plenty of good photos showing the life of Queen Elizabeth from a young child to the present day. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. B. Oldmeadow
jubilee book
Arrived safely and well packaged. Bought as a gift which i think will be very much appreciated. Nice pictures/layout, good value for money
Published 2 months ago by SJ
Lasting souvenir
This well produced book of the Queen's reign will prove to be an interesting and lasting souvenir, suitable for young and old alike.
Published 3 months ago by J. Veasey
Queen Elizabeth II- A Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Album
I was pleased with this book. The book had a lot of information about Her Majesty along with many pictures. I always enjoy reading about Her Majesty. Read more
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