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Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

The Official Biography

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Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

By: William Shawcross
Narrated by: William Shawcross, Sophie Roberts
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Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes Lyon,the youngest daughter of the Earl of Strathmore, was born on 4 August 1900. It might reasonably have been expected that she would lead a life of ease and privilege but few could have imagined the profound effect she would have on Britain and its people. Her life spanned the whole of the twentieth century and this official biography tells not only her story but, through it, that of the country she loved so devotedly.

Drawing on her private correspondence and other unpublished material from the Royal Archives, William Shawcross vividly reveals the witty girl who endeared herself to soldiers convalescing at Glamis in the First World War; the assured young Duchess of York; the Queen, at last feeling able to look the East End in the face at the height of the Blitz; the Queen Mother, representing the nation at home and abroad throughout her widowhood. It is the definitive portrait of a remarkable woman.

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loved it, very easy to listen to. would highly recommend. a fascinating life, so much more to this lady than what I knew.

great.

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An engaging and thrilling insight into a woman who wasn't meant to be Queen. Stunning!

Stunning portrayal of a remarkable woman

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fluent reading and some surprises regarding how queen mother felt lonely when having to leave Buckingham Palace

lovely read

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Although she was never ment to be Queen she did a wonderful job. A rock to all the members of her family.

A life well lived

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Well narrated and fascinating insight. I learnt a lot through the private letters and opinion of the time.

An incredible life

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