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History has known no monarch like her.

She has travelled farther than all her predecessors put together and lived longer than any of them. She has known more historic figures than anyone alive - from Churchill to Mandela, de Gaulle to Obama.

Now, the distinguished royal writer Robert Hardman has been granted rare and privileged access to the world of Queen Elizabeth II to produce this enthralling new portrait of one of the most popular public figures on Earth.

Only one other monarch - Victoria - has celebrated a diamond jubilee. As our Queen marks sixty years on the throne, Hardman travels with her around the country and the world. He meets Her Majesty's family, her closest advisers and her prime ministers past and present. He follows the devoted team around her, from her Lord Chamberlain to her footmen.

Not only has Elizabeth II reigned through Britain's transformation from an imperial power to a multicultural, multimedia nation, but she has steered the Monarchy through more reforms in the last 25 years than in the previous century.

Staff who would once have lived an existence straight out of Upstairs Downstairs or Downton Abbey now find themselves working in a surprisingly young and dynamic environment - with some interesting perks.

'So much has changed around the Queen yet she has remained utterly true to herself,' says Hardman. 'There is this timeless quality about her. The more you talk to Her Majesty's family and to her people, the more you look at her life, the more impressive the scale of her achievement becomes.'.

Our Queen sits at the head of an ancient institution which remains, simultaneously, popular, regal, inclusive and relevant in a twenty-first-century world. It is neither down to luck nor longevity. It is down to the shrewd judgement of a thoroughly modern monarch with no small assistance from the longest-serving consort in history.

Here is the inside story.

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Simply magnificent. This gripping, fascinating and authoritative tour de force - covering the Queen herself, the power and the celebrity of Britain's royalty with equal panache - gleams with a unique combination of insider anecdotes, deep knowledge, personal experience and superb storytelling by Britain's outstanding royal observer. -- Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of JERUSALEM

At long last we have the definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II's world today. Robert Hardman knows the true story and tells it superbly. -- Andrew Roberts

As well as the entire senior management of both Buckingham and St James's palaces, Hardman has interviewed David Cameron, the Archbishop of Canterbury, former Prime Ministers, the last four Foreign Secretaries and scores of others, so this book abounds with insights. Yet its real value lies in the sheer quality of the writing and the consistently sound judgement that Hardman brings in teasing out the true character of one of the world's most exemplary human beings. ― Mail on Sunday

Hardman knows his subject intimately and has used enviable access to produce a richly detailed and thoughtful account ― Telegraph

Hardman is the best chronicler of the monarchy writing in the British press today, superbly well informed, witty and wise. ― Evening Standard

About the Author

Robert Hardman is one of the foremost observers of the modern British royal scene, and the bestselling author of Our Queen. He has covered all aspects of the Monarchy for British newspapers, television and radio over more than 25 years and has interviewed many members of the Royal Family for his books and for a series of internationally-acclaimed films. These include Our Queen at Ninety (ITV 2016), Our Queen (ITV 2013), Charles at 60 (BBC One 2008), Monarchy: The Royal Family At Work (BBC One 2007) and The Queen’s Castle (BBC One 2005).

As a newspaper journalist and columnist, Robert has also covered more than 60 royal tours worldwide. In addition to the British Royal Family, his royal interviewees have included the Emperor and Empress of Japan, the King and Queen of Norway and the Queen of Denmark. He now writes the acclaimed How I See It column for the Daily Mail. Married with three children, he lives in London.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hutchinson (6 Oct. 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0091936896
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0091936891
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.88 x 3.18 x 24.13 cm

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Alexandra

A fine style

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 19 December 2020

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I like reading about the Queen's real life. This is a very good book, though I think what interests the public most has been left out. I'd like to see that film about her and the family being normal but it’s on the shelf. No scandals verified, no reality revealed here, but still good to read.

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A delightful cover picture and a delightful read!

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I have read so many books concerned with royalty and I used to subscribe to the magazine 'Majesty' years ago, this book is the one that tops the lot. The author is no sycophant but does seem to have a real affection for his subject. The book is full of rich insights and amusing anecdotes with some interesting comments and asides by members of the Royal family, politicians and members of the household. It also gives the lie to any who might think that the Queen has an easy life with little to occupy her time.

Before reading the book I was a monarchist with a small 'm', now, however, after reading this book the initial letter is a capital one.

If you purchase this book you will not be disappointed. It is a good read and it is a valuable source of information about a person who emerges as someone whom we are fortunate to have as our sovereign. It is not at all staid in presentation but proves to be a delightful read.

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A compelling read!

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A very interesting insight to the life of our Monarch skilfully researched and written. Looked forward to reading a section each night before bed !

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Ann2shoes

Interesting read

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I thought it would be good to read a new book about the Queen in her diamond jubilee year. It must be difficult, after almost 60 years, to write anything new about her but the author has still managed to make the book interesting. It must also be difficult to write about this world famous Head of State who has never given an interview and who never publicly discloses what she really thinks. (How on earth does she do that?) To anybody who thinks that the Queen 'does nothing' and 'why do we need her?' I say, read this and you will find out. Robert Hardman has also managed to write about HM and her duties without 'fawning' over her: I do hate biographies which idolise the subject! 'Our Queen' was a really good read and I couldn't leave the book alone until I had finished it.

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Our Queen

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Thoroughly enjoyable, well written and interesting account of Her Majesty's life and reign. While not an authorised biography, Robert Hardman has included many homely and fascinating snippets of detail, interviews and comments from family and individuals close to her. Along with a good range of photographs, the book shows how hard the Queen works,her immense sense of duty and a sensible, down to earth and caring approach to life, family and her subjects. Mr Hardman's account succeeds in showing her in a very human light and not as an unreachable individual living in a privileged position with nothing to do all day. I would not want her job or life under any circumstances and I think this country is very fortunate to have a Monarch who has such a strong moral compass, loving and supportive husband, and an amazing work ethic.

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Londoner

It's a bit on the slow side...

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I bought this book as I am always interested in reading about what happens 'behind the scenes' with the Royal family. There are some really interesting facts but the flow of the book is terribly slow so I find myself reading it for a few days and then put it aside to read something else, until I go back to it again for another chapter or two. It's got lots of detail surrounding certain situations the Queen had to deal with over the last few years and with some of the ex-employees of the Royal family's comments and insights makes part of this book fairly interesting. I won't say I love reading it but I do find it interesting and will finish it eventually.

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The Queen

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Again this was bought for a present for my wife, who read excerpts from the newspaper and then said she would look out for a copy. I turned to Amazon bought it on line and it was in her hands before the general release day, well done Amazon.

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This hasn’t come through my kindle for some unknown reason - will need to sort out when I return to UK

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