The Queens Speech, Ingrid Seward
The Queens Speech, Ingrid Seward
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The Queen's Speech
An Intimate Portrait of the Queen in her Own Words

Author: Ingrid Seward

Narrator: Julie Teal

Unabridged: 8 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/17/2022


Synopsis

During her 70 years on the throne, few got to know the Queen well, but there is one body of work that sheds new light on her thoughts, personality and the issues that really concerned her: the Queen's own speeches.

For many years, the Queen's Christmas address was the most-watched programme on television on Christmas Day, and millions regularly tuned in to hear what she had to say. Now, in this wonderful, intimate portrait of Her Majesty, Ingrid Seward uses the Queen's speeches as a starting point to provide a revealing insight into the character of the woman who reigned over us since the days when Churchill was prime minister. Starting with her first-ever broadcast, in December 1940, when the teenaged Princess Elizabeth addressed a war-torn nation, right through the annus horribilis, and on into the 21st century, the book highlights the most important moments in her life and how she responded to them.

Based on in-depth research and interviews with many of those who knew the Queen best, this book sheds new light on the life and career of our much-missed monarch. Renowned as one of the most authoritative writers on royal matters, Ingrid Seward, the editor of Majesty magazine, has written a charming and fascinating portrait that will be cherished by all who read it.

About Ingrid Seward

Ingrid Seward is the editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, and one of the most prominent and respected writers on the British royal family, with more than a dozen books on the subject to her credit, including The Queen's SpeechMy Husband and I and Prince Philip Revealed. For the last thirty years, she has regularly appeared on television and radio to offer her expert insights on the royal family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Linda

I love following the royal family and have always been enamored with the Queen. Although I've had the book (loaned to me by a friend) for some time, it was Queen Elizabeth's death in September (2022) that finally made me pick it up. As far as a history book goes (something I probably haven't read si......more

Goodreads review by Amanda

4 stars......more

Goodreads review by Jill

Queen Elizabeth II is almost 90 years old and has been on the throne for 63 years. In that time, she has made a yearly speech to her subjects and those of the Commonwealth at Christmas. She writes that speech with the help of Prince Philip and her aides. She also carries on conversations with her fa......more