Her mother doubted her marriage her uncle-in-exile derided her abilities her husband resented the sacrifice of his career and family name while her rebellious sister embarked on a love affair that threatened the centuries-old links between the Church and the Crown. Follow the journey of a woman learning to become a queen.Īs Britain lifted itself out of the shadow of war, the new monarch faced her own challenges. Crowned at 25, she was already a wife and mother. So help me God.’Įlizabeth Mountbatten never expected her father to die so suddenly, so young, leaving her with a throne to fill and a global institution to govern. ‘The things which I have here before promised, I will perform and keep. The official book to the critically acclaimed Netflix drama, The Crown, including additional material and exclusive images.Ī fascinating exploration of Elizabeth II’s early years as Princess and Queen, complete with extensive research, additional material and beautifully reproduced photographs.
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