![]() ![]() ![]() This is the story of how Elizabeth II drew on every ounce of resolve to ensure that the Crown always came out on top. ![]() 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 aff air that threatened the centuries-old links between the Church and the Crown. As Britain lifted itself out of the shadow of war, the new monarch faced her own challenges. Follow the journey of a woman learning to become a queen. Crowned at 25, she was already a wife and mother. So help me God.' Elizabeth 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. A 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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