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Five Essential Books About Queen Elizabeth II

Know very little about Queen Elizabeth II and royal life? We’ve handpicked five books from biographies to coffee table must-haves for you to dive into this bank holiday.

My Husband and I: The Inside Story of the Royal Marriage

A vivid and revealing portrait of the royal marriage of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip-perfect for fans of the popular Netflix TV series The Crown.

The Crown, The Official Companion

The official companion to the Emmy-winning Netflix drama chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen: A Biography of Elizabeth II

Written by Ben Pimlott, considered Britain's most respected political biographer, The Queen brings us the most authentic life yet of the reigning monarch.

Queen of the World: Elizabeth II: Sovereign and Stateswoman

The iconic monarch never ventured further than the Isle of Wight until the age of 20 but since then has now visited over 130 countries across the globe in the line of duty, acting as diplomat, hostess and dignitary as the world stage as changed beyond recognition. It is a story full of drama, intrigue, exotic and sometimes dangerous destinations, heroes, rogues, pomp and glamour, but at the heart of it all a woman who's won the hearts of the world.

The Queen: The Life and Times of Elizabeth II

Catherine Ryan has written an intriguing biography of one of the most famous women of modern times.