My Husband and I: The Inside Story of the Royal Marriage
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When a young Princess Elizabeth met and fell in love with the dashing Naval Lieutenant Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, it wasn’t without complications. The romance between the sailor prince and the young princess brought a splash of color to a nation still in the grip of post-war austerity. When they married in Westminster Abbey in November 1947, there were 3,000 guests, including six kings and seven queens. Within five years, as Queen Elizabeth II, she would ascend to the throne and later be crowned in front of millions watching through the new medium of television.
Throughout her record-breaking reign, she has relied on the formidable partnership she had made with her consort. Now, after 70 years of their marriage, acclaimed royal biographer Ingrid Seward sheds new light on their relationship and its impact on their family and on the nation.
My Husband and I reveals the challenges faced by Prince Philip as he accompanies the Queen in their many public appearances, and also offers insight into how their relationship operates behind closed doors. Throughout the years, there have been rumors of marital troubles, fierce debates over how to raise their children, and numerous family traumas—from scandalous divorces to shocking deaths—in the full glare of the public eye. But somehow, their relationship has endured and provided strength and inspiration to those around them. My Husband and I is not only a vivid portrait of an iconic marriage—it is also a celebration of the power of love.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Illustrated edition (20 Nov. 2018), UK Adult |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 336 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1471159566 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1471159565 |
| Dimensions | 13 x 2.13 x 19.8 cm |
by Alison
Bought for my dad’s 70th birthday. He loved reading this, he is a big fan of the Queen.
by sara hicks
Good read
by MRS R
Very interesting book and most informative.
by Laura
It was a good read somethings I already knew but I still couldn’t put the book down
by Penn
Arrived safe, very good condition, believe my mother-in-law will enjoy it.
by sisterjil
Whilst so much in the book is common knowledge in between that knowledge fresh details and emotions were brought out in blunt family conversations. I have been a Royalist for over 80 years & was brought up near Sandringham in Norfolk so they have been part of my life for decades. However I learned a lot about sharing a life through those 70 years. The hurts and happiness they shared. Those difficult 1990s when, as Head of the Church of England The Queen had to come to terms with three of her children being divorced within eighteen months of each other. Much was written about their feelings. The inward toil they all went through at the time of Diana`s death. Yes, I enjoyed reading this new book and recommend it to those who like to know more about 70 years of marriage.
by Dorothy F Hunter
I have only read a small part so far!
by Monica Edwards
The book was well written and informative without trying to besmirch the royal family which most authors and journalists do. I am very happy with my purchase.
Anne Edwards