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William Shawcross offers an authoritative portrait of Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes‑Lyon, consort of King George VI, mother of Queen Elizabeth II, and grandmother of Prince Charles. With unrestricted access to her personal papers, letters, and diaries, Shawcross chronicles the Queen Mother’s life—from her wartime efforts aiding wounded soldiers, through her partnership in the transition of the throne, to her steadfast presence during the Blitz and her role as a surviving Edwardian who represented Britain at home and abroad. The biography blends intimate details with a sweeping account of twentieth‑century Britain, illuminating the Queen Mother’s enduring legacy as the nation’s most beloved grandmother.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: William Shawcross
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