Jennie Bond Livres

The touching and ground-breaking account of the Queen and Princess Margaret's childhood by their nanny, with a foreword by former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond.

2002 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Elizabeth II's accession to the throne, a golden jubilee that this book, written by BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond, commemorates. On February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, became Queen on the death of her father, King George VI. The reign that was to see major changes both in the country and Commonwealth and in the role of the monarchy began far away from Britain in a game reserve in Kenya. Fifty Glorious Years, looks at this remarkable period in the history of Britain's monarchy in lavish and fascinating detail, featuring over 160 photographs. The personal life of Elizabeth, as princess and Queen, wife and mother, has been constantly under scrutiny ever since she took the throne. This book presents a balanced and absorbing account of the Queen's life and of her role as the head of state in a country and a world that have changed almost beyond recognition in the fifty years since she inherited the throne.

Fully revised and updated edition, including pictures and commentary on the Platinum Jubilee and on her death and funeral, this is a fully illustrated look at the life and reign of Elizabeth II.

This book looks at the remarkable period in the history of Britain's monarchy since Queen Elizabeth took the throne in 1952, featuring over 240 photographs. Constantly under scrutiny ever since she took the throne, it presents a balanced and absorbing account of the Queen's life and of her role as head of state in a country and a world that have changed almost beyond recognition in the 60 years since she inherited the throne.