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| ROYAL WEDDING DRESSES |
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At every wedding the visual focus is the dress, and a royal wedding is no different. In the midst of all the pomp and splendour all eyes are on the bride; her gown feverishly anticipated and endlessly discussed. This is the story of 10 royal wedding dresses, which span nearly 200 years. Five of them are part of the unique Royal Ceremonail Dress Collection at Kensington Palace. Softback. |
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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 OTHER GRAND DUKES |
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Included in this unique work, the second in a two-volume series, are 18 biographies of Russian grand dukes. These men formed the junior lines of the Russian imperial family at the time of the Revolution: the Vladimirovichi, Pavlovichi, Konstantinovichi, Nikolaevichi and Mikhailovichi. The book is illustrated with exquisite and rare photographs of these intriguing men, their families and descendants. It also includes several family trees. The chapters were written by some of today's most recognised authors and scholars on the Romanov dynasty. 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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$75.00 |
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| VICTORIA REVEALED: 500 FACTS ABOUT THE QUEEN AND HER WORLD |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR MAY 2012. Published to accompany the new permanent exhibition at Kensington Palace, 'Victoria Revealed' does just what it says. This fully-illustrated book uncovers intimate secrets about Victoria, and her close family; her joys and sorrows. You’ll be shocked by the scandals and Victorian society at its worst (freak shows, child labour, grim poverty), yet inspired by the artists and engineers, scientists and social reformers who all helped shape the way we live today. Softback. |
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$34.00 |
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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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| 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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$39.00 |
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| THE QUEEN'S DIAMONDS |
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Sir Hugh Roberts tells the story of the magnificent royal inheritance of diamonds from the time of Queen Adelaide in the 1830s to the present day.
Illustrated with a wide range of archive material as well as extensive new photography of the jewels, this fully researched publication includes stories of international importance as well as of great historical significance. Hardback; 320 pages with over 300 illustrations. |
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$155.00 |
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| READER'S DIGEST & THE ROYALS |
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With a foreword from former royal correspondent Jennie Bond, 'Reader’s Digest & The Royals' celebrates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with a commemorative collection of articles chronicling history as it happened. From the royal tour of 1954 to the Queen and Prince Philip’s Golden Wedding anniversary, the magazine’s royal correspondents have charted the Queen’s journey from young sovereign to modern matriarch. A nostalgic memento, the book carefully reproduces original Reader’s Digest layouts, including over 70 illustrations.
Hand-picked articles mix first-person recollections from subjects with individual royal profiles, a special Silver Jubilee supplement and a letter from the Queen herself. Read of the Queen at 28, ‘smiling unremittingly’ in public so as never to appear ‘displeased’. Remember a young Prince Charles, queuing for his 5s 6d dinner at Cambridge University beneath a portrait of his ancestor, Henry VIII. Hear tales of the late Queen Mother ‘laying a foundation stone as if she has just discovered a new and delightful way of spending an afternoon’. Small format hardback. BOOK NOT AVAILABLE FOR DESPATCH UNTIL AFTER 25TH MAY 2012 DUE TO PUBLISHERS EMBARGO. |
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| THE GREAT SURVIVORS: HOW MONARCHY MADE IT INTO THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH 2013. In this riveting and extensively researched account, Peter Conradi – celebrated author of 'The King’s Speech' – offers an uncompromising portrayal of Europe’s royals and reveals the scandals, excesses, conflicts and interests hidden behind the pomp of the ceremonial garb and the grandeur of official functions.
At a time when Western society appears to be demanding more equality and democracy, people’s fascination with monarchies shows no signs of waning. Taking the reader on a journey between past and present, into a world populated by great celebrities such as Wallis Simpson, Grace Kelly and Diana, Princess of Wales as well as lesser-known and slightly murkier aristocratic figures, 'The Great Survivors' analyses the reasons behind this anachronistic paradox by looking at the history of the main European dynasties and providing a keyhole glimpse into their world, their lives and their secrets. Softback. |
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| MAGIC MOMENTS: THE SUN'S GREATEST ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF ALL TIME |
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Photographer Arthur Edwards' tremendous career has led to his becoming the most familiar face on the royal circuit and the respect he shows his subjects means that his is a popular figure with royals themselves.
Indeed, Princess Diana referred to him as 'our Arthur' and Prince Charles introduces him to world leaders when they are on royal tours. He has been on hand to capture the blossoming romance and subsequent wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton; he was there to witness happy and loving moments at the start of Charles and Diana's marriage; he saw Prince William's first steps and was there for Prince Harry's first day at Eton. As well as having taken magical and momentous pictures, Arthur has some fascinating stories to go with them.
Take, for example, a time in Klosters, when Patti Palmer-Tomkinson announced to the assembled press that her 'Uncle Harry' would be joining her party - and out stepped Prince Charles wearing false glasses, nose and moustache. In Toxeth, Liverpool, a young lad rode up to Princess Diana and asked for a kiss - and she obliged. It was also Arthur who pointed out to Prince Charles during a polo match that his flies were down - having checked with Arthur that nothing was showing, the Prince then carried on playing!
This wonderful book is packed with the very best of Arthur's delightful colour pictures and unique stories from someone who has been present as history and headlines have been made. Within these pages is a valuable record of three decades during which the face of Britain's monarchy changed beyond recognition. Hardback. |
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$55.00 |
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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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| 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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| DEAR ELLEN: ROYAL EUROPE THROUGH THE PHOTO ALBUMS OF H.I.H. GRAND DUCHESS HELEN VLADIMIROVNA OF RUSSIA |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL 2012: With special access to the Grand Duchess’s private photo albums as well as images from the Eurohistory Archive and the private collections of the Grand Duchess’s descendants, Arturo Beeche has produced a photographic record of the lives of Helen and her husband, Prince Nicholas of Greece, as well as that of their three daughters: Olga of Yugoslavia, Elisabeth of Toerring-Jettenbach and Marina, Duchess of Kent.
The selection of Romanov photos is phenomenal. The book also includes the galaxy of royalty in which the prince and his wife lived. Four of the grandchildren of Helen and Nicholas actively cooperated with the author, bringing to light untold family stories and helping reconstruct the lives of two unique royal personages, now largely forgotten.
The book includes a dedication by HRH Princess Elizabeth of Yugoslavia, as well as a remembrance by HRH Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia, and the collaboration of Archduchess Helen of Austria and Count Hans Veit zu Toerring-Jettenbach, all grandchildren of Grand Duchess Helen of Russia.
The book contains more than 350 unique photographs, as well as a family tree showing Helen and Nicholas in the context of both their families. 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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| ROYAL ENTERTAINING & STYLE |
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Our fantastic new publication 'Royal Entertaining and Style' by Ingrid Seward is now in stock. It reveals how the royal family lead their lives and how they like to entertain in the great royal palaces and castles, as well as in their private homes.
This classically-printed 204-page publication has over 200 images and with a limited print run is sure to become a collector’s item. Hardback |
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$59.00 |
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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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| THE ROYAL HELLENIC DYNASTY |
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A photographic history of the Greek royal family from King George I to King Constantine II. Hardback. |
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$50.00 |
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| A ROYAL CHRISTMAS |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER 2012. A veritable Christmas pudding of a book, full of silver threepenny pieces. Organised thematically, Jeremy Archer’s festive collection brings together extracts from journals, diaries, letters and much more to reveal the many ways the royal family have celebrated Christmas through the ages.
What comes over most strongly is the importance of family: the joys they shared, the trials they endured and the carefully-selected gifts they exchanged. While the thread of the book is that of a family celebrating Christmas, tragedy is a common bed-fellow, with illness and conflict seldom far away.
Mixing joy and sorrow, this fascinating anthology of royal Christmases is one to treasure. Hardback. |
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$50.00 |
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| A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF A DUCHESS |
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AUGUST 2012 BOOK OF THE MONTH. Ian Lloyd examines what makes the Duchess of Cambridge so popular, from her role as a style icon to her relationship with the British media and the public. This book also provides a look at Catherine’s personal life, including her luxury honeymoon in the Seychelles and her 30th birthday celebrations. Discover how Kate Middleton became the “people’s duchess”. Hardback.
PLEASE NOTE: NOT AVAILABLE FOR DESPATCH UNTIL THE PUBLICATION DATE, 2 AUGUST.
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| THE QUEEN AND THE USA |
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Ever since her first visit to the United States as monarch in October 1957 to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the New World, the popularity of Queen Elizabeth II has demonstrated how Britain's heritage has taken root in America. Embedded in the Great Republic are the shared traditions of respect for the law, democracy and free enterprise.
The values continue as the bedrock of the relationship between Great Britain and the USA and are being celebrated in this Diamond Jubilee year on both sides of the Atlantic. This book offers a pictorial celebration of the relationship between the Queen and her American friends. She has been photographed with 12 Presidents of the United States and has visited all across America.
The tributes offered in this book begin with a foreword by Chief Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, and include essays from leading authorities in the fields of the rule of law, diversity and free enterprise. Hardback. |
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$70.00 |
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| ROYAL TOURS 1786-2010: HOME TO CANADA |
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'Royal Tours 1786-2010' is a penetrating look at the tours of 11 members of the royal family who were or would be monarchs, viceroys and commanders-in-chief of Canada. Softback. |
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| YOUNG PRINCE PHILIP: HIS TURBULENT EARLY LIFE |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE 2011. A gripping biography of the early life of Prince Philip, published to coincide with his 90th birthday.
Married for more than 60 years to the most famous woman in the world, Prince Philip is the longest-serving royal consort in British history. Yet while he is still one of the most recognisable figures in public life, his origins remain curiously shrouded in obscurity.
In 'Young Prince Philip' – the first book to focus exclusively on his life before the coronation – Philip Eade recounts the Prince's extraordinary upbringing in Greece, France, Nazi Germany and Britain, where he inhabited a notably colourful milieu yet was beset by continual turbulence and a succession of family tragedies. Hardback. |
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$60.00 |
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| JUBILEE 2012: CELEBRATIONS & TOURS |
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The third book in the 'Majesty' series. 'Jubilee 2012: Celebrations & Tours', which has contributions from Lynne Bell, Joe Little, Richard Palmer, Ingrid Seward and Camilla Tominey, relives the incredible nine months in which the Queen and members of the royal family marked the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty's accession with a series of visits and engagements all over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.
This lavishly-illustrated 204-page hardback publication will make the perfect souvenir or gift. Orders are now being accepted but please note that the book will not be available for despatch until late November.
A limited-edition, leather-bound version is also being prepared, details of which will appear in our December issue. |
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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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| 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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$41.00 |
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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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| 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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| 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. |
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| DEFINITELY ROYAL |
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After the unqualified success of 'Relatively Royal' and 'The Golden Book of Royalty', Robert Golden has now compiled a third volume of photographs and anecdotes in his own unique style. Hardback. |
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| CATHERINE THE GREAT: AN ENLIGHTENED EMPRESS |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER 2012. Catherine the Great: An Enlightened Empress, the exhibition, is on at the National Museum of Scotland 13 July-21 October 2012, its only venue. It showcases the truly spectacular collections of Catherine the Great, one of Russia's most successful rulers.
Sharp, funny, generous, iron-willed and passionate, Catherine (1729-96) was also one of the greatest art collectors of all time.
The exhibition includes: costumes and uniforms; snuffboxes inlaid with precious gems, gold and silver; ancient Greek and Roman carved cameos depicting figures from biblical stories, mythology and history; and many of the finest examples of porcelain, glass, metal, and polished stone items ever made in Russia.
The book has eight illustrated essays by experts in the fields of Russian history and art, followed by a selected catalogue of the 600+ exhibits. 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| DEAREST MISSY |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY 2012. The letters of Marie Alexandrovna, Grand Duchess of Russia, Duchess of Edinburgh and of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and of her daughter, Marie, Crown Princess of Romania.
The Duchess of Edinburgh was a diligent and constant letter-writer. She was also outspoken, humorous and a keen observer. Her letters to her daughter Marie, the future Queen of Romania, have been transcribed and edited by the Romanian historian Diana Mandache. With 40 illustrations. Hardback. |
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$72.00 |
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| THE QUEEN'S DOLLS' HOUSE |
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The largest, most beautiful and most famous dolls’ house in the world is the subject of a charming new publication, 'The Queen’s Dolls’ House'. The well-known broadcaster and architectural historian Lucinda Lambton guides the reader on an imaginative tour of this perfect replica in miniature of an aristocratic home. The Queen’s Dolls’ House is on permanent display at Windsor and is one of the castle’s most popular attractions.
Built for Queen Mary by the leading British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens between 1921 and 1924, the Dolls’ House includes contributions from over 1,500 of the finest artists, craftsmen and manufacturers of the early 20th century. It even has a garden designed by Gertrude Jekyll and a resident snail.
From life below stairs to the high-society setting of the saloon and dining room, no detail was forgotten. There is a library bursting with original works by the top literary names of the day, such as Thomas Hardy and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The cellar is full of tiny bottles, each containing a thimbleful of the finest wine. The Queen’s Dolls’ House is even equipped with electricity, hot and cold water, and working lifts.
The book is lavishly illustrated throughout, so that readers can explore every corner of this magical residence. Hardback. |
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$35.00 |
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| RICHARD III & THE PRINCES IN THE TOWER |
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Richard III had divided opinion for over 500 years. Traditionally he has been perceived as a villain, a bloody tyrant and the monstrous murderer of his innocent nephews; to others he was and remains a wronged victim who did his best for kingdom and family, a noble prince and enlightened statesman tragically slain.
This lavishly illustrated and stimulating book explores the story of Richard III and the tales that have been woven around the historic events, discusses his life and reign and the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower, and assesses the original sources upon which much of the 'history' is based. Paperback. |
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$24.00 |
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| THE DIAMOND QUEEN: ELIZABETH II AND HER PEOPLE by Andrew Marr |
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Published alongside a flagship BBC television series to mark her Diamond Jubilee, this book is an account of The Queen's reign.
With the flair for narrative and the meticulous research that readers have come to expect, Andrew Marr turns his attention to the monarch and to the monarchy, chronicling the Queen's pivotal role at the centre of the state, which is largely hidden from the public gaze, and making a strong case for the institution itself.
Arranged thematically, rather than chronologically, Marr dissects the Queen's political relationships, crucially those with her Prime Ministers; he examines her role as Head of the Commonwealth, and her deep commitment to that Commonwealth of nations; he looks at the drastic changes in the media since her accession in 1952 and how the monarchy and the monarch have had to change and adapt as a result. Indeed he argues that under her watchful eye, the monarchy has been thoroughly modernized and made as fit for purpose in the 21st century as it was when she came to the throne and a 'new Elizabethan age' was ushered in. Hardback. |
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$60.00 |
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| THE RING & THE CROWN: A HISTORY OF ROYAL WEDDINGS 1066-2011 |
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MAY 2011 BOOK OF THE MONTH. The excitement surrounding the marriage of Prince William to Kate Middleton has prompted four of Britain’s top historical biographers to look closely at Royal Weddings from 1066 to the present day.
Professionally, Alison Weir, Kate Williams, Sarah Gristwood and Tracy Borman do events and television together, and are known affectionately, as the ‘History Girls’. They bring an elan, and a passion for detail and dramatic narrative to all their subjects.
Each writer focuses on different areas of interest. Alison Weir deals with the medieval, Tudor and Stuart periods. Kate Williams scrutinises the Georgians and Victorians. Sarah Gristwood takes up the story in 1919, when Princess Patricia of Connaught revived the tradition of royal brides marrying in Westminster Abbey, and goes on to examine the weddings of the Queen Mother (1923), the Queen (1947), and Princess Margaret in 1960. Lastly, Tracy Borman brings the book right up to date, with accounts of the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer through to the fanfare that will celebrate the nuptials of Kate and William.
Every kind of wedding features – from those attended by great public celebrations, to the many that took place in private chapels, parish churches and even in secret.
Fascinating anecdotal details are revealed in the course of this most informative and entertaining overview of royal weddings through history, some amusing, some poignant, some bawdy. 'The Ring and the Crown' places the royal wedding of the heir to the throne in historical perspective, and it does so with carefully selected illustrations that help make the authors’ insights come even more vividly alive. Hardback. |
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$50.00 |
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| THE BERNADOTTE DESCENDANTS |
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Ted Rosvall has painstakingly compiled a detailed, fully illustrated record of all the legitimate descendants of the first Bernadotte monarch, Carl XIV Johan, to mark their 200 years in Sweden. In English and Swedish. Softback. |
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$65.00 |
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| PRINCE PHILIP: WISE WORDS AND GOLDEN GAFFES |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL 2013. Veteran Fleet Street royal reporters Phil Dampier and Ashley Walton have spent years following the ‘Duke of Hazard’, writing about his well-known penchant for thoroughly non-pc remarks and hilarious one-liners. More than another collection of ‘gaffes’, this new book celebrates not only Prince Philip’s mischievous and acerbic sense of humour but also his thoughtful and philosophical side – a man of wit and wisdom indeed.
Chapters include:
# The Prince of Political Incorrectness
# Blasted birds and bloody bunny huggers
# The Commander: Splice the main brace!
# Media monkeys
# A Sporting Life
# On himself and his family: Royal Reflections
Softback. |
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$24.00 |
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| TO THE QUEEN... A ROYAL DRINKOLOGY |
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$48.00 |
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| WILLIAM & KATE PITKIN GUIDE |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY 2011. This special souvenir guide on William and Kate celebrates a genuinely romantic, true love match between Britain’s most famous and popular couple and is the must-have souvenir of the royal engagement.
Lavishly illustrated with over 80 photographs, the book reveals the public and private faces of the betrothed young royals: their eight-year friendship and romantic courtship, their shared interests and their opinions of each other, family backgrounds, careers, social life and, not least, their hopes, dreams and aspirations for a long, happy future. As they take their first steps towards married life the eyes of the world are watching this thoroughly modern couple who will one day become king and queen and who are now the image of a thoroughly modern monarchy. Foreword by royal biographer Brian Hoey. Softback. |
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$21.00 |
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| ROYAL WEDDINGS, A VERY PECULIAR HISTORY |
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With the echo of regal church bells set to ring in the ears of royalists and well-wishers worldwide, what better time to take a look at the quirky, odd and downright bizarre circumstances surrounding the weddings of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of Britain.
Featuring facts, figures and family trees, 'Royal Weddings, A Very Peculiar History' is sure to get one in the spirit of things come the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Hardback. |
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$21.00 |
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| RUSSIA & EUROPE: DYNASTIC TIES |
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This book by Galina Korneva and Tatiana Cheboksarova includes nearly 600 photos, the majority among them collected from the main archives in Russia and several European countries. The moment captured by these original photos tells the reader far more about the unique world of royalty and aristocracy than countless pages of text.
The authors also relied on important information obtained from Russian and foreign periodicals, memoirs and scientific literature. The English-language version of this book was expanded with contributions from Arturo Beéche. Hardback. |
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$78.00 |
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| THE FINAL CURTSEY |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR JULY 2011. This is the intimate and revealing autobiography of the Hon. Margaret Rhodes, a niece of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and thus a first cousin of the Queen. Mrs Rhodes was born into the Scottish aristocracy, into a now almost vanished world of privilege where royalty often came to stay.
In the Second World War years, she ‘lodged’ at Buckingham Palace whilst working for MI6. She was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Prince Philip. Three years later the King and Queen attended her own wedding; Princess Margaret was a bridesmaid. In 1990, she was appointed a lady-in-waiting to the Queen Mother, acting also as her companion, which she describes in touching detail. Hardback. |
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$46.00 |
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| WILLIAM & CATHERINE: A ROYAL WEDDING SOUVENIR |
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This updated version of 'William & Kate: A Royal Souvenir' reveals the public and private faces of the young couple: their seven-year friendship and courtship, shared interests and opinions of each other, family backgrounds, careers, social life and their aspirations for the future.
It includes the pomp and ceremony of their wedding day, the processional route, its London landmarks, historic venue, the ceremony, the bride’s dress, the bride and bridegroom’s families and the guests.
Includes fully up-to-date coverage and photographs of William and Catherine’s recent public engagements, plus biographies and family trees.
Lavishly illustrated with over 80 images which includes 30 superb photographs from the Royal Wedding Day. Softback. |
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$21.00 |
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| DRESSING THE QUEEN: THE JUBILEE WARDROBE |
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In this unique publication Angela Kelly, Personal Assistant, Adviser and Curator to Queen Elizabeth II, tells the story of the creation of Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee wardrobe. The reader is taken behind the scenes to explore how The Queen's concern to be seen by as many people as possible on public engagements and consideration for her hosts influence the design of what she wears. The book follows the entire creative process, from initial sketches and fabric swatches to the completed outfit with accessories, and celebrates the many remarkable highlights of the Diamond Jubilee year. Hardback. |
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$66.00 |
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| MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION: VICTORIA, ALBERT & THE DEATH THAT CHANGED THE MONARCHY |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER 2011. When Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, died in December 1861 the nation was paralysed with grief. He was only 42 and official bulletins had, until the day before he died, given no cause for alarm.
But in fact Albert had been in a progressive physical decline for years – worn out by overwork, stress and the exacting standards he set himself. His death was a catastrophe for the Queen, who not only adored her husband but had, through 21 years of marriage, utterly relied on him: as companion, father of their children, friend, confidant, wise counsellor and unofficial private secretary. There was not a single aspect of public business on which she had not deferred to his advice and greater wisdom. She would even consult him on what bonnet to wear.
Britain had lost its king. For that is the role that Albert had performed in all but name. Politicians and the press agreed that his death was a national calamity. The public, totally unprepared, responded with a massive outpouring of grief.
This royal death had a profound impact on Britain. Cast adrift and alone, the Queen donned the widow's weeds that she would wear for 40 years, until her own death in 1901. Her grieving was relentless. Without Albert to guide and support her, with a feckless heir who had caused her nothing but anxiety, and a family of nine children to parent alone, she retreated into a state of pathological grief which nobody could penetrate and few understood. Her stubborn refusal to return to public life rapidly began to alienate even her closest family and friends and to bring a resurgence of republicanism. There was even talk of abdication.
For the 150th anniversary of Albert's death, this book examines the circumstances leading up to it, the ritual of his funeral and obsequies, and offers new theories on what killed him. It also describes the overwhelming despondency of a country plunged into mourning: bells tolling, shops shuttered up, everyone – no matter how poor – clad in black. Hardback. |
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$48.00 |
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| ROYAL STYLE |
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From Louis IX, a shoe aficionado of the Baroque Age, to the latest club-hopping progeny of the British royalty, this colourful survey of aristocratic fashion through the ages will delight royal watchers of every generation.
The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton helped reclaim the fashion cred of Britain’s royal family, ushering in a generation of hip but genial personalities that appeal to every age and station. But royals have been setting fashion trends for centuries. This fascinating overview of aristocratic icons reaches back to the middle age, and from Europe to the Middle East, to profile the most renowned promoters of elegance and style ever to don their empires’ crowns. Author and royals watcher Luise Wackerl juxtaposes the 15th-century Duke of Burgundy’s penchant for black with Elizabeth I’s taste for virginal white. She presents history’s first “It Girls”: Marie Antoinette, Louisa of Prussia, Empresses Sisi of Austria and Eugenie of France. She relates how Queen Victoria’s sorrow and propriety transformed her country, and how an impeccably styled American’s love for Edward VIII upended the British monarchy.
From the irreproachably elegant styles of Grace Kelly to Lady Diana, Jordan’s Queen Rania to Princess Letizia of Spain we move on to the newest icons: couture-loving Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece, Princess Marie of Denmark, and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie of York, whose faces and party antics grace the tabloids on a weekly basis. Hundreds of photos and a lively text make this irresistible reading for anyone interested in fashion, royalty, and the lively intersection of both worlds. Hardback.
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| ROYAL GATHERINGS VOLUME I: 1859-1914 SIGNED COPIES |
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The first of three fascinating albums in which royal gatherings will be explained: who's who in the group photograph, when and where it was taken, the reason behind the gathering and a short biography of everyone in that image. Hardback. |
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$68.00 |
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| DIAMONDS: A JUBILEE CELEBRATION |
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Published to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, this accessible history explores the royal use of diamonds, from personal jewellery and official regalia to precious boxes and ceremonial swords. It examines the special qualities of diamonds and their roles in the lives of British kings and queen through the centuries.
Twenty-one items of the highest craftsmanship are depicted in over 100 full colour illustrations, including newly-commissioned photography showing the exquisite detail of each piece. The book also features the famous Cullinan Diamond, the largest ever found, as well as a glossary and diagram of diamond cuts. A lavishly illustrated publication providing an introduction to a magnificent royal inheritance. Hardback. |
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| ROYAL CORONATIONS |
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PLEASE NOTE: NOT AVAILABLE FOR DESPATCH UNTIL EARLY JUNE.
The monarchy has made many concessions to the modern age, but the affirming rituals of the coronation – the pageantry, the theatre and the symbolism – are centuries old. Looking at the British coronation from its beginnings, Lucinda Gosling takes the reader on a thematic journey through the history and meaning of these elaborate ceremonies.
She reveals the finely-tuned planning involved, explains the symbolism of the regalia and reminds us that past coronations did not always go according to plan. She also looks at the increasing public involvement in the coronations of the 20th century, from street parties to the advent of television, showing how the event evolved into the glorious global celebration of 1953 and became an internationally recognised expression of Britain’s heritage and national identity. Softback. |
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$20.00 |
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| CORONATION by Hugo Vickers |
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JOINT BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE 2013.
It is 60 years since the Coronation of the Queen in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953. A day of national celebration, attended by figures from all over the world, it was enjoyed by millions who listened to it on their radios or crowded into front rooms to watch the flickering black and white images on television, a medium then in its infancy.
Hugo Vickers traces the involvement of the Queen in the months of intricate planning leading up to the Coronation following the death of King George VI in 1952. He tells the story of the complicated negotiations between the Cabinet, the Earl Marshal, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Dean of Westminster.
Officials from the BBC, supported by the general public, successfully fought to have the decision not to televise the service reversed. Garter King of Arms had sleepless nights about the Queen curtseying in the abbey. Anxious peers squabbled over invitations. Kings and queens, sultans and beys pleaded for seats. The Duke of Windsor was told not to come and the Queen of the 'Friendly Isles' delighted the crowds lining London's streets by defying the pouring rain in her open carriage. The remarkable story of a unique day. Softback. |
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$26.00 |
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| HVIDØRE: A ROYAL RETREAT |
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In 1906 Queen Alexandra and her sister the Dowager Empress Marie Feodorovna of Russia purchased Hvidøre, a villa on the Danish coast, a private home. Until 1914 the sisters visited the property every autumn, entertaining friends and many royal relatives in an informal atmosphere. It was indeed a royal retreat.
The First World War put an end to these happy times but in 1919, now exiled from Russia, the Dowager Empress made the villa her home and Hvidøre became a court in exile. In 1920 she was joined by her younger daughter Olga and her family, who all lived at Hvidøre, not always happily, until the Empress’s death in 1928.
'Hvidøre: A Royal Retreat' tells the story of the purchase, renovation, the many royal visitors and finally the sale of this forgotten royal home. Magnificent original illustrations from a private collection. Hardback. |
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$75.00 |
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| MARIE: A FRENCH PRINCESS IN DENMARK |
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Marie of Orléans married into the Danish Royal Family and became the sister-in-law of Europe. Unique pictures of a forgotten princess and an interesting text, which involves a lot of European history in the life of this gifted and independent Princess.
To be published on 2 May 2012 - 100 years to the day since the inauguration of the Princess Marie statue at Langelinie in Copenhagen.
The text will be in English and Danish. Hardback. |
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$75.00 |
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| DAUGHTER OF EMPIRE: LIFE AS A MOUNTBATTEN |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY 2013. Pamela Mountbatten was born at the end of the Twenties into one of Britain's grandest families. The daughter of Lord Louis Mountbatten and his glamorous wife Edwina Ashley, she was bought up by nannies and governesses as she was often parted from her parents as they dutifully carried out their public roles. A solitary child, she learned to occupy her days lost in a book, riding or playing with the family's animals (which included at different times a honey bear, chameleons, a bush baby, two wallabies, a lion, a mongoose and a coati mundi). Her parents' vast social circle included royalty, film stars, senior service officers, politicians and celebrities. Noel Coward invited Pamela to watch him filming; Douglas Fairbanks Jr. dropped in for tea and Churchill would call for 'a word with Dickie'.
After the war, Pamela truly came of age in India, while her parents were the last Viceroy and Vicereine. This introduction to the country would start a life-long love affair with the people and the place.
Pamela was a lady-in-waiting to the Queen both before and after her accession and accompanied Her Majesty on the Coronation tour of 1953-54. Hardback. |
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| THE ELIZABETH II POCKET BIBLE. |
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Did you know the Queen loves pigeon racing? Did you know Elizabeth served with the ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) as a mechanic during World War Two? And that she is the first monarch to circumnavigate the globe?
If you’re a fan of Queen Elizabeth II or just fascinated by the British monarchy then 'The Queen Elizabeth II Pocket Bible' contains everything you need to know and more! Discover what the Queen enjoys doing on her ‘days off’, what her royal duties include and the role the Queen plays in society today. Plus, inside you’ll find:
• The Queen’s biography; from childhood through to the coronation and her reign
• The latest up-to-date information about the Diamond Jubilee and Royal Wedding
• Windsor family tree and profiles of each family member
• Fact files of the royal palaces, including Buckingham Palace and St James
Packed with quirky tips, historical trivia and funny facts, the Queen Elizabeth II Pocket Bible is the essential guide for tourists and British fans alike. Small format hardback. |
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| HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II – PITKIN DIAMOND JUBILEE SOUVENIR |
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 60 years as British sovereign in 2012. With the exception of Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years, she is the longest-serving monarch, acknowledged worldwide for the duties she has performed with grace and dignity.
This special Pitkin souvenir guide, illustrated with over 80 photographs, looks at every aspect of the life of one of our most beloved monarchs: her childhood and teenage years in the company of her sister, Princess Margaret; her role as heiress presumptive; her engagement and marriage to the Duke of Edinburgh and as mother to her young family; her accession and coronation. We explore her duties from working with charities, attending the State Opening of Parliament and taking part in traditional ceremonies such as the Royal Maundy, the Trooping the Colour, the colourful Garter Ceremony and the Remembrance Day service. Her passion for horses is well known and this guide will look at this and the other country pursuits she enjoys in her rare ‘off-duty’ moments. Softback. |
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| OUR QUEEN |
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BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR MAY 2013. Throughout history, there has been no monarch like her. She is not merely the oldest sovereign this country has ever known, she is the most worldly. She has travelled further than all her predecessors put together. She has met more historic figures than anyone alive - from Churchill to Mandela, de Gaulle, Reagan and Obama. And today, Queen Elizabeth II is no more contemplating retirement than she was when she came to the throne in 1952. She sits at the head of a hereditary institution so often associated with rigid tradition.
And yet, it is more dynamic now than ever. Having inherited a quasi-Edwardian institution nearly 60 years ago, the Queen presides over a monarchy which has managed to remain, simultaneously, popular, regal, inclusive and relevant in a 21st-century world. She has done this so effectively that she is, beyond doubt, the most respected and popular figure in British public life. As she reaches a defining moment of her reign - her Diamond Jubilee - Robert Hardman explores the secrets of the Queen's success to produce a fascinating new portrait of a sovereign who has witnessed more change than any since the creation of Great Britain. Paperback. |
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$19.99 |
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| MY ROYAL APPOINTMENTS BY KENT GAVIN |
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Kent Gavin began photographing the Queen and other members of the royal family in the 1960s; since then his work has taken him all over the United Kingdom and around the world. He became Chief Photographer at the Daily Mirror and won many awards during his illustrious career.
In this glossy compilation of his favourite photographs Kent talks about some of the events that he attended and the royal friendships that he made along the way. |
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