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Elizabeth: Celebration in Photographs: A Celebration in Photographs of the Queen's Life and Reign
Jennie Bond
United Kingdom, Great Britain, 20th century, Biography: royalty, European history, British & Irish history, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000
On February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, became Queen on the death of her father, King George VI. This title presents an account of the Queen's life and of her role as the head of state in a country and a world that have changed almost beyond recognition in the 60 years since she inherited the throne.
In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II will mark the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne, a diamond jubilee that this book, written by former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond, commemorates. On February 6,1952, Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, became Queen on the death of her father, King George VI. The reign that was to see major changes both in the country and Commonwealth and in the role of the monarchy began far away from Britain in a game reserve in Kenya. "Elizabeth: The Queen's Life and Reign", looks at this remarkable period in the history of Britain's monarchy in lavish and fascinating detail, featuring over 240 photographs. Constantly under scrutiny ever since she took the throne, this book presents a balanced and absorbing account of the Queen's life and of her role as the head of state in a country and a world that have changed almost beyond recognition in the 60 years since she inherited the throne.
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Jennie Bond
Jennie Bond's career at the BBC started with Radio News, progressed to producer of current affairs programmes, including Woman's Hour, and then to presenting such programmes as Today. She moved to television in 1988 and is one of the most familiar faces on BBC news. She was appointed the BBC's royal reporter in 1988.
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