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| MARIE OF ROMANIA, IMAGES OF A QUEEN |
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Princess Marie of Edinburgh and of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was an extraordinary person and an unforgettable queen. Here is her life in images: official portraits, pictures that appeared in newspapers and magazines, family groups and snapshots. A unique record of a unique individual; the romantic Queen, the mother-in-law of the Balkans, granddaughter of Queen Victoria and Tsar Alexander II, grandmother of King Michael I of Romania and King Peter II of Yugoslavia. Hardback. |
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| THE QUEEN'S YEAR |
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A season-by-season description of the engagements that make up the Queen’s year, including the grand and historic occasions such as the State Opening of Parliament and Remembrance Sunday, and visits of heads of state from other countries, plus the more private and informal events, such as the Buckingham Palace garden parties and Royal Ascot. Includes new and specially commissioned photographs of the Queen taken during the last 12 months.
David Oakey, Assistant to the Deputy Surveyor of the Queen’s Works of Art at the Royal Collection, explains, from an insider’s point of view, the events within Her Majesty’s calendar and offers an insight into the work and life of the monarch and court of today. Small format hardback. |
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| ROYALTY BEFORE THE WARS |
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by William Mead Lalor. In this, the third volume of his series, the author looks at the era before the Great War of 1914-18, often referred to as the 'Golden Age of Royalty'. It is difficult to find a more suitable title for this period, since in 1900 all of the European countries – with the exception of France and Switzerland – were monarchies. Hardback. |
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| 25 CHAPTERS OF MY LIFE |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH 2010. The Grand Duchess Olga, youngest daughter of Alexander III and sister of Nicholas II, was brought up in a happy and loving environment, where the wealth and majesty of the Russian court seemed forever assured. With an artist's eye for detail, she records her life against the background of the historical events that shook the world.
Her marriage to Prince Peter of Oldenburg failed, and she saw at first hand the horror and suffering while nursing in a field hospital during the Great War. At the onset of the revolution in 1917, Olga and her new husband Nicholas Kulikovsky moved first to the Crimea and in early 1919 to the Caucasus, which was under White Russian control. When the Red Army moved in, Nicholas and Olga and their two children managed to escape to Denmark, and her mother's home. After the Second World War the family emigrated to Canada to avoid the dangers posed by Soviet occupation of Danish territory. They settled in Toronto and Olga died there in 1960, the last grand duchess of the imperial family.
Grand Duchess Olga's chronicle, made all the more poignant by her matter-of-fact narrative, fails to hide her deep humanity towards those less fortunate than herself. Containing many letters and photographs, this is the first time her personal account has been fully published in English. Softback. |
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$33.00 |
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| SOVEREIGN LADIES: THE SIX REIGNING QUEENS OF ENGLAND |
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Women belonged neither in government nor on the battlefield and yet England's queens defied all the odds. In her compelling new book Maureen Waller delves into the intimate lives of the six queens regnant: Mary I and Elizabeth I, Mary II and Anne, Victoria and Elizabeth II, who celebrated her 80th birthday in April 2006. Hardback. |
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$53.00 |
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| HENRY VIII: KING & COURT PITKIN GUIDE |
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A fresh, fascinating look at the life and times of England's great Renaissance prince and king, and the cultural and social development of the English court, to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Henry's accession to the throne.
Life at Hampton Court Palace mirrored the rise in the King's power; he brought entertainment back into court life: feasting, dancing, music, hunting, hawking, jousting, games and sport.
This illustrated guide looks behind the scenes at all levels of the King's household, including royal pastimes, religion, food, the Queen's chamber, the travelling court, scandals, European influences and the legend of Henry VIII himself. Softback. |
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| THE QUEEN'S 80 GLORIOUS YEARS |
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Majesty has put together a very special tribute to the woman who famously declared on her 21st birthday that ‘My whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service’. Lavishly illustrated, 'The Queen’s 80 Glorious Years' examines many aspects of the monarch’s life: her early years, her marriage, her role as a mother and grandmother, her homes, and much more.
This 132-page A4-size souvenir is a must-have for collectors of royal memorabilia. Softback. |
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| THE ROYAL LINE OF SUCCESSION |
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DECEMBER 2008 BOOK OF THE MONTH. The royal line of succession can be traced back over 2,000 years of British history. This book, written by Hugo Vickers, includes the genealogies of Britain's royal families from the days of the Kings of Wessex in the 6th century to the present day, together with brief introductions to each historical period and change of dynasty. Containing more than 50 colour illustrations, 12 family trees, 5 extra genealogical charts and 16 royal coats of arms, it is an invaluable guide to this fascinating subject. Softback. |
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| ROYAL CABINET PORTRAITS OF THE VICTORIAN ERA |
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by David Cripps. A fascinating collection of photographs of members of the royal houses of Europe, most of whom knew Queen Victoria as 'Grandmama'. This unique compilation covers the period between 1863 and 1906 and includes the last two generations of Romanovs. Hardback. |
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| QUEEN AND COUNTRY |
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In an age when the private lives of the Royal Family have become the subject of intense media scrutiny, the Queen has remained an elusive, even enigmatic figure. With rare access to senior Royals, close friends and colleagues, William Shawcross uncovers Her Majesty's private passions, and provides a compelling picture of a very human monarch. Hardback. |
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| THE QUEEN & US |
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By Nigel Nicolson. This book, which was published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, examines the changes that have taken place in the public's attitude to the Royal Family, and their response to those changes. Hardback. |
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| FIVE GOLD RINGS |
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Published by the Royal Collection to mark the diamond wedding anniversary of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, this charming publication tells the stories of five royal marriages - from the couple’s first meeting to the wedding day and honeymoon.
Organised chronologically, the book covers the marriages of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, George V and Queen Mary, George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother), and Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. It is richly illustrated with images of wedding dresses and jewellery, gifts between bride and groom, engagement and wedding presents from friends and family, wedding cakes and flowers, invitations, menus, music and photographs.
Woven through the text are personal letters and diary entries from the Royal Archives, several of which are reproduced for the first time. Hardback. |
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| A ROYAL EXILE: KING ZOG & QUEEN GERALDINE OF ALBANIA |
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SEPTEMBER 2010 BOOK OF THE MONTH. After the First World War, Albania needed a new king and the throne was therefore offered to many different people. In the 1920s, an Albanian chieftain pacified the country, with the help of retired British army officers. In 1928 he became King Zog – a name which unfortunately coincided with that of a British cleaning product.
In 1938 King Zog scored his greatest public relations success when he married the beautiful half-American Hungarian countess who became Queen Geraldine. Amongst the wedding gifts was a red Mercedes from Hitler. The king and queen had a son in April 1939.
Two days after Prince Leka's birth, the Italians invaded and conquered Albania, and the royal family went into exile. They endured the Blitz at the Ritz in London and moved briefly to Ascot in 1941. They spent most of the war at Parmoor House, Frieth, between Henley-on-Thames and High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire.
Their drama continued through the Cold War when the family went into exile in Egypt, France, Spain, Rhodesia and South Africa – all the time seeking the overthrow of the communist regime that replaced them. The family only returned to Albania in 2002.
For the first time, this book tells the social history of this true story, from the memories and photographs of the people who were there. Softback. |
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| PRINCES OF WALES: ROYAL HEIRS IN WAITING |
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MARCH 2009 BOOK OF THE MONTH. David Loades explores the stories of a remarkable range of royal heirs, from the charismatic Black Prince and the dissolute Prince Hal to the ill-fated Arthur and the flamboyant Prince Regent – as well as the colourful personalities of the 20th century.
'Princes of Wales' shows how the role reflects and defines the spirit of its age, be it medieval chivalry or Tudor myth-making, Regency excess or 1920s glamour. It charts the legendary disputes of sovereigns and their sons, and shows how different characters responded to an evolving role and a changing world. Illustrated with paintings, photographs and original documents from the National Archives. Hardback. |
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$46.00 |
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| SOPHIA OF HANOVER |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR JULY 2010. Sophia, Electress of Hanover (1630-1714), granddaughter of James I of England and mother of George I, is best remembered in the English-speaking world as the connection between the Houses of Stuart and Hanover, and she would have succeeded Queen Anne of England had she lived long enough. This new biography, however, reveals how Sophia – daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth of the Palatinate, known as the Winter King and Queen of Bohemia – was much more than a crucial link in the lineage of the English throne.
Her memoirs, which she wrote at the age of 50, and her correspondence dating from 1658 until the time of her death – extensively quoted for the first time here – reveal a gifted and prolific chronicler of her times. Softback. |
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$37.00 |
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| TIHON, THE TSAR'S NEPHEW |
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Tihon Nikolajevitch Kulikovsky was born in the Crimea in 1917 as the last Russian-born member of the Romanov family. His grandfather was Tsar Alexander III and his grandmother the Empress Marie Feodorovna, a former Princess of Denmark, which is where Tihon grew up. He was also the nephew of the last Tsar, Nicholas II.
In this personal account, Hans Neerbek paints a picture of a complex and colourful personality, a man whose life from the very start was tied to the fate of the Romanov dynasty. Hardback. |
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| A DIVIDED KINGDOM |
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JUNE 2007 BOOK OF THE MONTH. From the wayward and ill-educated Isabel II, who became queen at the age of three, to the present King Juan Carlos, John Van der Kiste charts the turbulent course of the Spanish monarchy. His readable and anecdotal book includes exile, assassination attempts, abdication, revolution and civil war. Hardback. |
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| HM KING MICHAEL I OF ROMANIA |
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A collection of never-before-seen photographs from the family albums and glowing tributes to mark His Majesty’s 80th birthday. Hardback. |
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| QUEEN VICTORIA'S DESCENDANTS |
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by Marlene Eilers. An encyclopaedia of European royalty. Of a total of 820 descendants from Victoria and Albert, around 450 are still alive today. This fascinating book presents them all. Hardback. |
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| HOW FAT WAS HENRY VIII? AND 101 OTHER QUESTIONS ON ROYAL HISTORY |
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NOVEMBER 2008 BOOK OF THE MONTH. Ever wondered how fat Henry VIII really was? Or what made Mary I 'Bloody'? Over hundreds of years royalty has had its fair share of accidents, rumours, scandals, misrepresentations and misconceptions. For instance, was George III's 'madness' caused by porphyria or was it due to arsenic poisoning? What really happened between Queen Victoria and her Highland servant John Brown? In today's world, where newspapers clamour to report new revelations about the royal family, this informative and quirky book gives the inquisitive reader an in-depth look at the secrets of our past royals. For anyone interested in royal matters, or curious about what went on behind palace walls, Raymond Lamont-Brown helps answer all those entertaining questions we might have about our monarchs. Hardback. |
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| THE UNKNOWN HABSBURGS |
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by David McIntosh. Few people realise that the Italian province of Tuscany was at one time an independent grand duchy, ruled over by the Tuscan branch of the Habsburg dynasty. Grand Duke Leopold II was its last proper ruler and the ancestor of all the people who appear in this book, which is illustrated by rare and beautiful images from private and official collections. Hardback.
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| FROM A CLEAR BLUE SKY |
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DECEMBER 2009 BOOK OF THE MONTH. On the August bank holiday weekend in 1979, 14-year-old Timothy Knatchbull went out on a boat trip off the shore of Mullaghmore in County Sligo, Ireland. It was a trip that would cost four lives – and change his own for ever.
The IRA bomb that exploded in their boat killed Knatchbull's grandfather Lord Mountbatten, his grandmother Lady Brabourne, his twin brother Nicholas, and local teenager Paul Maxwell. In telling this story for the first time, Knatchbull is not only revisiting the terrible events he and his family lived through, but also writing an intensely personal account of human triumph over tragedy.
For 30 years, Knatchbull has lived with the echoes of that day: the death of the twin from whom he had been inseparable; the loss of his adored grandparents, whose funerals along with his twin's he and his parents were too injured to attend; the recovery from physical wounds; and the emotional legacy that proved harder to endure.
In 'From A Clear Blue Sky' Timothy Knatchbull delves into his past, present and future, and reveals a story of courage and fortitude as he, his family, and their English and Irish friends dealt with the shocking assassinations and their aftermath. Taking place in Ireland at the height of the Troubles, it gives a compelling insight into that period of Irish history. But more importantly it brings home that although tragedy can strike at any moment, the human spirit is able to recover and evolve over time.
This book about truth and reconciliation, unflinching in its detail, asks searching questions about why human beings inflict misery on others, and holds lessons about how we can learn to forgive, to heal and to move on. It will resonate with readers the world over. Hardback. |
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| BELOVED PRINCESS |
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JUNE 2010 BOOK OF THE MONTH. 'Beloved Princess', with more than 120 pictures of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden's life, was published to mark her engagement to Daniel Westling. This book follows the princess on a colourful and impressive journey from her birth and christening, via her travels, social engagements and different commitments, to her engagement. Hardback. |
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| WILLIAM – THE PEOPLE'S PRINCE |
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Ian Lloyd's lavishly illustrated guide, set in an historical context, to Prince William's life, his family and his future. Hardback. |
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$40.00 |
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| WILLIAM & HARRY: THE PEOPLE'S PRINCES |
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Insightful, dignified and engaging, 'William & Harry: The People's Princes' is a moving portrait of these remarkable young men, written by one of the world's foremost royal experts – best-selling author Ingrid Seward. With over two decades experience as editor of 'Majesty' magazine, she draws on a wealth of sources who have watched the Princes grow up, alongside personal conversations with both Diana and Charles. Hardback. |
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| CHARLES, PRINCE OF WALES: A BIRTHDAY SOUVENIR ALBUM |
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To celebrate the 60th birthday of the Prince of Wales in November, the Royal Collection has published a 'biography in pictures' to accompany an exhibition currently on display at Windsor Castle.
The book traces the Prince's official and family life through material selected from the Royal Archives, the Royal Photograph Collection and His Royal Highness's own collection and archive. It covers Charles's childhood, time at school and university, his investiture as Prince of Wales, marriage to Lady Diana Spencer, the births of Princes William and Harry, and his marriage to the Duchess of Cornwall.
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| COURTIERS |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR MAY 2010. A hugely engaging book about the men and women who lived and worked at Kensington Palace.
Ambitious and talented people flocked to court in search of power and prestige, but Kensington Palace was also a gilded cage. While its inhabitants were cocooned in comfort and splendour, successful courtiers had level heads and cold hearts; their secrets were never safe. Among them, a Vice Chamberlain with many vices, a Maid of Honour with a secret marriage, a pushy painter, an alcoholic equerry, a Wild Boy, a penniless poet, a dwarf comedian, two mysterious turbaned Turks and any number of discarded royal mistresses.
An eye-opening portrait of an enthralling group of royal servants, 'Courtiers' also throws new light on the dramatic lives of George II and Queen Caroline: a lover murdered, babies snatched, horrific illnesses and tearful deathbed reconciliations. Hardback. |
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| MARCUS ADAMS: ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHER |
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'Marcus Adams: Royal Photographer' features over 150 photographs, including vintage prints from almost all the royal sittings, many from the personal collection of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Small format hardback. |
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| THE MISTRESSES OF HENRY VIII |
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Seventeen-year-old Henry VIII was 'a youngling, he cares for nothing but girls and hunting'. Over the years this did not change much. Henry was considered a demi-god by his subjects, so each woman he chose was someone who had managed to stand out in a crowd of stunning ladies. Looking good was not enough (indeed, many of Henry's lovers were considered unattractive); she also had to have something extra special to keep the King's interest. And Henry's women were every bit as intriguing as the man himself.
In this book, Henry's mistresses are rescued from obscurity. The 16th century was a time of profound changes in religion and society across Europe – and some of Henry's lovers were at the forefront of influencing these events. Kelly Hart provides an excellent insight into the love life of our most popular King, and the 12 women who knew the man behind the mask. Softback. |
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| DUKE OF HAZARD: THE WIT AND WISDOM OF PRINCE PHILIP |
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In this first ever comprehensive collection of Philip's notorious one-liners, veteran Fleet Street reporters Phil Dampier and Ashley Walton get to grips with the Prince of the put-down who is never afraid to speak his mind.
Hilarious, truly original and refreshingly non-PC, this royal romp of classic asides is a priceless insight into one of our national treasures. Hardback. |
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| THE ROYAL TOUR: A SOUVENIR ALBUM |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST 2009. PLEASE NOTE: THIS TITLE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR DESPATCH UNTIL EARLY AUGUST. Published by the Royal Collection to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the creation of the modern Commonwealth, this beautifully illustrated book includes a selection of Queen Elizabeth II’s dresses and jewellery, worn on her many visits to the countries of the Commonwealth since her accession in 1952.
The first Commonwealth Tour of 1953-54 encompassed 13 countries in six months, and needed a wardrobe of hundreds of outfits. For each royal visit Norman Hartnell and Hardy Amies created day, afternoon and evening wear giving consideration to matters such as the national colours of the host nation, selection of fabric appropriate to the climate, and the requirements of protocol.
A selection of the remarkable gifts presented to the Queen on the tours is also illustrated, from countries including India and Pakistan, the Caribbean, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and many African countries.
The designers’ sketches are reproduced alongside details of the finished dresses, accessories and jewellery that accompanied the state evening dresses. Hardback. |
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| BECOMING QUEEN |
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JANUARY 2009 BOOK OF THE MONTH. With a combination of novelistic flair and historical accuracy, Kate Williams tells the little-known story of how the death of Princess Charlotte impacted the reign of Queen Victoria. Hardback. |
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| RIGHT ROYAL OCCASIONS: OUR QUEEN IN YORKSHIRE |
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By Allen Rowley. This celebratory book contains the cream of royal photographs from the Yorkshire Post collection. Covering the period since the 1940s, it reflects the warm welcome always displayed by Yorkshire folk at royal visits across the county. |
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| CHARLOTTE & LEOPOLD: THE TRUE STORY OF THE ORIGINAL PEOPLE'S PRINCESS |
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James Chambers tells the tragic story of the doomed romance between Charlotte, heir to the British throne, and Leopold, uncle to Queen Victoria and first King of the Belgians. A story that Jane Austen famously declined to tell, declaring: 'I could no more write a romance than an epic poem.' Charlotte was the only legitimate royal child of her generation, and her death in childbirth – at the hands of bungling doctors – was followed by an unseemly scramble to produce a substitute heir. Queen Victoria was the product. Hardback. |
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| ZARA PHILLIPS: A REVEALING PORTRAIT OF A ROYAL WORLD CHAMPION |
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The only daughter of Princess Anne and famously dubbed a 'rebel royal', Zara Phillips has long been the subject of media interest. However, her considerable sporting success received little attention until she won gold at the 2006 Equestrian World Championships.
Brian Hoey looks beyond the public image to reveal the real Zara, from her parents' divorce and her mother's subsequent remarriage to her relationships with other royals, including Princes William and Harry, her sense of style and sometimes controversial love life, and her rise to the top of her chosen sport. Softback. |
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| THE QUEEN'S KNIGHT |
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AUGUST 2007 BOOK OF THE MONTH. Sir Howard Elphinstone, dashing military hero of the Crimean War, was awarded the Victoria Cross in 1858 aged just 29. Handpicked by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to be governor to their third son, Prince Arthur, Elphinstone made an uncertain beginning at court, settling uncomfortably within its aristocratic cliques and clashing frequently with the impassioned Queen. But after Albert's death in 1861, Elphinstone became not only a surrogate father to Arthur but also Victoria's most trusted confidant.
Artist and soldier, bodyguard and diplomat, confidant and spy: Elphinstone is the forgotten hero of the Victorian court. Extensively researched and drawing upon hundreds of unpublished letters, 'The Queen's Knight' restores him to his rightful position at the heart of the most extraordinary royal family in British history. Hardback. |
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| THE GRAND DUKES OF OLDENBURG |
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A former German state largely situated in the northwest of the present-day Federal Republic, the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg was for hundreds of years inextricably linked
with the Grand Ducal House, which is first documented at the beginning of the 11th century. David McIntosh presents a fascinating illustrated history of this ancient and illustrious family. Hardback. |
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| QUEEN ELIZABETH II |
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Elizabeth II remains a highly respected monarch both in the UK and abroad. In an age in which photography has become the ubiquitous medium, Her Majesty is still one of the most photographed women in the world, with strong media interest ever since the days of her childhood as a young princess. Revealed here in unique pictures, taken by members of the Press Association over a period of 80 years, is an extraordinary documentation of the life of an extraordinary woman. Hardback. |
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| BOURBON-ORLEANS: A FAMILY ALBUM |
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Prince Michael of Greece, son of Princess Françoise of Orléans, presents a wealth of hitherto unseen pictures of his ancestors, the Bourbon-Orléans. This album contains not only the immediate family in France, but also the associated families in Belgium, Württemberg, Denmark, Bulgaria, Spain and Brazil.
The royal house of France has its roots in the 9th century, with different branches occupying the throne one after another: the Capetians, the Valois, the Valois-Angoulêmes, the Bourbons and the Orléans. The same dynasty ruled for nearly 1,000 years.
The Orléans branch started with Louis XIV’s brother, Philippe of France, Duke of Orléans. Brilliant, talented, charming, unconventional, scandalous and daring, his descendants were lovers of art who were also noted for their political ambitions. Hardback. |
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| THE SERPENT AND THE MOON |
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During the Renaissance and Reformation, Europe was ruled by titans of royalty. Marriages were arranged to build and destroy empires, not to satisfy love. In her new book, 'The Serpent and the Moon', Princess Michael of Kent tells the extraordinary story of the m�nage � trois between Henri II of France, his wife Catherine de'Medici and his mistress, Diane de Poitiers. Hardback. |
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| RELATIVELY ROYAL |
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Robert Golden's compilation of photographs from royal albums – many of which have never been seen before – brought to life with humorous anecdotes and detailed captions. Hardback. |
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| ROYALTY AFTER THE WARS |
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A pictorial look at the vast changes in the royal houses of Europe since the Second World War. Hardback. |
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| DIANA REMEMBERED |
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Majesty marks the tenth anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales with a superb 132-page, A4-size celebration of her life. Lavishly illustrated, it examines her early years, her marriage, her role as mother to a future king, her style and much, much more. Softback. |
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| PRINNY AND HIS PALS |
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JULY 2009 BOOK OF THE MONTH. From the first biography of George IV in 1831 to the most recent in 2001, Mad King George's son has commonly been held up to ridicule as a weak, selfish and incompetent spendthrift, barely tolerated by his ministers, loathed by most of his family and dependent on the emotional support of grasping mistresses.
Tom Ambrose, however, has uncovered new details that suggest that, for all his faults, George IV just may have been the most humane and amusing of all British monarchs, notwithstanding his love of the high life. Central to the story is the vast array of friends that populate a remarkable reign as Prince Regent and later King. If 'Prinny', as they knew him, was so grotesquely foolish, how did he amass such a fascinating and loyal group of friends? Could any British ruler count among his circle the country's most brilliant playwright (Richard Sullivan) or the wiliest statesman (Charles Fox) or the greatest political philosopher (Edmund Burke) – not to mention perhaps the biggest lovable rogues' gallery London ever saw? Softback. |
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| THE GOLDEN BOOK OF ROYALTY |
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Inspired by Lady Patricia Ramsay, amongst others, Robert Golden has now put together a second book of photographs and anecdotes on the lesser-known members of the British royal family. Hardback. |
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| ROYALTY BETWEEN THE WARS |
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William Mead Lalor shows a cross-section of royalty: the famous as well as the obscure, the reigning as well as the non-reigning. He also describes the complicated relationships that were shaken by the First World War but never completely shattered. Hardback. |
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| ASTRID: 1905-1935 |
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Using family photographs from the archives of the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Antoinette Ramsay-Herthelius and Ted Rosvall have compiled a fitting tribute to the 'beautiful, good-hearted, admired and beloved' Astrid, Princess of Sweden and later Queen of the Belgians, to mark the 100th anniversary of her birth.
Her death just three decades later was sudden and tragic, particularly for the three young children she left behind. Friends and admirers mourned her for years; she became an icon, a modern legend, and remains so to this day. Hardback. |
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| CHARLES & CAMILLA: THE PITKIN GUIDE |
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A full-colour souvenir guide celebrating the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles.
This title explores hs role as Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, his varied career, his lifestyle and his residences – including the couple's honeymoon destination. Also included is a short biography of Camilla Parker Bowles, details of the couple's joint interests in country pursuits, the arts, gardening and charity work, their engagement and their shared role after their marriage. NOW REVISED TO INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE WEDDING DAY. Softback. |
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| ELIZABETH: THE WOMAN AND THE QUEEN |
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Based on Graham Turner's incisive articles for The Daily Telegraph, this is the most candid, intimate and revealing portrait of the monarch yet published. The Queen as head of state is a familiar figure to us all. For the first time Turner reveals the flesh and blood woman. Hardback. |
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$30.00 |
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| INGRID: 1910-2000 |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL 2010. Denmark’s beloved Queen Ingrid would have celebrated her 100th birthday on 28 March 2010. A Princess of Sweden by birth and a descendant of Queen Victoria, she married the future King Frederik IX in 1935. This album has been put together with the help of her daughters, Queen Margrethe II and Princess Benedikte of Denmark, with unique illustrations from their private albums. Hardback. |
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$65.00 |
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| ROMANOVS REVISITED |
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David Cripps’s latest album of photographs, both formal and informal for the period 1860-1960, gives the reader a glimpse into the privileged world of Tsar Nicholas II and his extended family. Hardback. |
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$65.00 |
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| ROYAL RUSSIA: THE PRIVATE ALBUMS OF THE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL FAMILY |
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This compilation of 140 rare or previously unpublished photographs is taken from the personal album of Tsar Nicholas II's daughter, Grand Duchess Maria, and from Tsarina Alexandra's own commemorative album, both now in the James Blair Lovell Archive. With an explanatory text and informative captions often compiled from the original Russian, this is an extraordinary chronicle of a way of life that ended with the brutal execution of practically every member of the imperial family photographed in this book. Hardback. |
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$60.00 |
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| HIDDEN TREASURES OF THE ROMANOVS |
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Book of the Month for May 2009. This book reveals for the first time the story of Albert Henry Stopford, Edwardian man-about-town, member of the English aristocracy, dealer in objet d’arts and a regular guest at Romanov dinner tables. In the turmoil of the Russian Revolution he risked his life rescuing Romanov jewels worth millions of pounds from under Bolshevik noses, taking back to Britain gems that were destined to adorn the rich and famous.
Ninety years later, as an intriguing postscript to this story, author William Clarke unearthed an unclaimed Romanov bank account in London in the name of Grand Duke Andre; it has now been claimed by more than a score of his heirs. Softback. |
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$42.00 |
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| HENRY: VIRTUOUS PRINCE |
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FEBRUARY 2009 BOOK OF THE MONTH. The first instalment of the highly anticipated biography of Henry VIII, written by one of the UK's most popular, established and exciting historians. Published to coincide with the 500th anniversary of Henry's accession to the throne, 'Henry: Virtuous Prince' is a radical re-evaluation of the monarchy's most enduring icon.
Henry VIII was Britain's most powerful monarch, yet he was not born to rule. Thrust into the limelight after the sudden death of his elder brother, Prince Arthur, Henry ascended the throne in 1509, marking the beginning of a reign that altered the course of English history.
In his youth Henry was highly intelligent, athletic and musically talented. He excelled in Latin and Mathematics and was an accomplished musician. On his accession to the throne, aged just 17, after the tumultuous rule of his father, he provided England with hope of a new beginning.
Nobody could have foreseen how radical Henry's rule would prove to be. Often overshadowed by the bloody saga of his six marriages, his reign has left a lasting legacy. An absolute monarch, Henry’s quest for fame was as obsessive as any modern celebrity. His fierce battles against Papal authority mark one of the most dramatic and defining moments in the history of Britain. Yet his early life was insecure. The Tudor regime was viewed by many as rule by usurpers and the dark shadows of the Wars of the Roses often threatened to tear England apart once more.
The culmination of a lifetime's research, David Starkey gives a radical and unforgettable portrait of the man behind the icon; the Renaissance Prince turned tyrant, who continues to tower over history. Hardback.
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| GIFTS TO THE TSARS 1500-1700: TREASURES FROM THE KREMLIN |
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From 1547, when Ivan the Terrible declared himself Tsar of Russia, to 1712, when Peter the Great moved the capital to St Petersburg, one of the highlights of Moscow court life was the formal presentation of diplomatic gifts to the Tsar. These fabulous offerings have been preserved intact in the Kremlin Armoury, in a collection that cannot be matched by any other royal treasury in the world. Now many of these objects are published in this gloriously illustrated volume.
Ranging from arms and armour and exquisite textiles to spectacular works in gold and silver, gifts received by the Tsars are masterpieces of the decorative arts – and afford a fascinating glimpse of international relations during a period when Russia emerged as a world power. Hardback.
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| QUEEN VICTORIA'S CHILDREN |
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FEBRUARY 2010 BOOK OF THE MONTH. A refreshing insight into one of history’s most popular royal families: Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their nine children. This is not only the story of their lives in terms of world impact but also of personal achievements in their own right and their individual contributions to public life in Britain and overseas.
Inevitably, as the children married into the royal families of Europe their loyalties were divided and their lives dominated by political controversy.
John Van der Kiste weaves together the lives of each of these children and shows how their mother was the thread that kept the family together. Softback. |
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$27.00 |
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| QUEEN ELIZABETH II: A PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER 2010. There is no other woman in the world whose life has been captured in photographs more than the Queen. This stunning photographic biography contains images from her first official portrait as a baby in 1926 to a portrait taken earlier this year by Lord Snowdon.
Philip Ziegler’s authoritative text opens every chapter, covering the key events and putting the images into context. These include formal poses up to the early 1950s, followed by photographs inspired by the fashion photographers of the Sixties and Seventies. As time moves on, there are more intimate, documentary-style photographs capturing the Queen relaxing with her family, at work, or celebrating great public occasions such as her Golden Jubilee. Large format hardback. |
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$88.00 |
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| THE BERNADOTTE DESCENDANTS |
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Softback; details to follow. |
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$65.00 |
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