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Elizabeth
- Narrated by: Gyles Brandreth
- Length: 19 hrs and 53 mins
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Brought to you by Penguin.
THE NO 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER NOW FEATURING EXCLUSIVE MATERIAL ABOUT CHARLES III's CORONATION
A personal account of the life and character of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, from the writer who knew her family best
Gyles Brandreth first met the Queen in 1968, when he was twenty.
Over the next fifty years he met her many times, both at public and at private events. Through his friendship with the Duke of Edinburgh, he was given privileged access to Elizabeth II.
He kept a record of all those encounters, and his conversations with the Queen over the years, his meetings with her family and friends, and his observations of her at close quarters are what make this very personal account of her extraordinary life uniquely fascinating.
From her childhood in the 1920s to the era of Harry and Meghan in the 2020s, from her war years at Windsor Castle to her death at Balmoral, this is both a record of a tumultuous century of royal history and a truly intimate portrait of a remarkable woman.
Enjoy this special edition now featuring an exclusive postscript about King Charles III's Coronation.
Critic reviews
'Compelling . . . Fascinating' DAILY MAIL
'The writer who got closest to the human truth about our long-serving senior royals' THE TIMES
'The book overflows with nuggets of insider knowledge' TELEGRAPH
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- Malcolm Mills
- 09-01-23
An outstanding book
This has been such a splendid book. Gyles is simply a joy to listen to. It has been lovely to hear such interesting stories about The Queen told with first hand knowledge. Brilliant.
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- Chris Rawli
- 25-01-23
A marvellous overview of an incredible life
Wonderfully researched and written and read by Gyles, if you’re after an accurate overview of the Queens life then you’re in the right place. Perhaps a little matter of fact in places but I imagine hard to avoid as so much of her life was kept very private but you will still leave this book with a smile on your face and your heart a little fuller for it.
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- Knockonwood
- 02-01-23
Enjoyable, interesting - not ground breaking
A lot of people have said that there’s very little new in this book. That might be true if you’ve read his Phillip book and have a decent knowledge of the royal family already - but I learned a lot - particularly about The Queen’s ancestors - and I found it all very interesting. However there are also a lot of recollections of not very exciting conversations - which don’t really tell you much about the real queen. I suppose that’s because the people who really knew her aren’t going to be disclosing that info! Also - you do get the feeling this is rather one sided - particularly when it comes to mentioned of Charles and Camilla - where Gyles borders on Uria Heap levels of obsequiousness. Still - I’m very fond of Gyles - he’s an engaging reader I enjoy everything he does and if you’re interested in the royals or were a fan of HM this is worth a listen. Enjoyed it very much
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- Pauline Cichy
- 07-02-23
Absolutely brilliant
Excellent account from a person who not only seems to have known Queen Elizabeth 2 well but shows respect for her too.
Really well read and a fabulous account.
A must read
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- Ann
- 10-02-23
Recommended
Thankyou Charles It was a very interesting and respectful book. The queen deserved the best after all she gave too us. Thankyou Queen Elizabeth x
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- Will
- 12-01-23
Incredible!
A beautiful insight into the life of a remarkable woman. It's so lovely to get a rare, deep insight into the personal life of Elizabeth II. Thank you Gyles :)
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- Birdie
- 05-02-23
Most enjoyable listen
This was moist enjoyable listen - many thanks for making it so exciting to listen to.
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- Sarah
- 18-03-23
Best audio book I’ve listened to.
I just loved this. Giles Brandreth is such a skilful writer and his delivery perfect. There was so much fascinating detail moving backwards and forwards in time and yet the story ran fluidly and effortlessly. Most definitely the best biography of The Queen written with such a charming personal approach.
I would recommend this to anyone.
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- TC
- 19-02-23
A very enjoyable, informative, audiobook.
This is a very engaging, well read, audiobook. Lovely to have a view from someone who knew Philip & Elizabeth and had had wide ranging conversations with them. Insightful, well sourced and informative.
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- Mrs. C. A. Real
- 02-05-23
Elizabeth
An excellent book. Completely absorbing and beautifully narrated by Gyles Brandreth who has obviously a great source of knowledge about the subject of which he writes.
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