{"product_id":"town-country-the-queen-a-life-in-pictures","title":"Town \u0026 Country: The Queen: A Life in Pictures","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lavish illustrated biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her storied 70-year reign with 300 extraordinary photographs and insightful commentary by royal journalist Victoria Murphy  ...an invaluable photographic tribute to Britains longest serving monarch and to her memorable reign. Robert Lacey  historian and biographer  After her succession to the throne in 1952  Queen Elizabeth II became respected  celebrated  and beloved around the world. This ultimate commemorative book for all royal waters captures significance of her magnificent reign  as well as the historical context for the contemporary British monarchy.  This collection of powerful photographs showcases the historic  and intimate moments throughout the Queens private and public life. Inside readers will find: Her early years as a young princess including her war years in service Her personal and familial relationships with her husband  Prince Philip; her parents  King George VI and the Queen Mother; her sister Princess Margaret  and her children  grandchildren  and great-grandchildren Her approach to the royal succession in her later years  with Prince Charles  Prince William  and Kate Middleton taking on ever enlarging roles as working royals Her coronationthe first to be televisedand the pomp and pageantry of ceremonial events Her role as a fashion icon with a close look at the stunning Crown Jewels and the Queens personal jewelry collection. Throughout her rule  with a combination of star power and a profound sense of duty  Queen Elizabeth II steered the British monarchy into the modern era with supreme style and grace. Perfect for fans of The Crown  this elegant tribute which includes burnished gold foil embellishments on the cover  celebrates Britians influential leader and longest serving monarch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44985215025205,"sku":"ByrdShop_1950785092","price":32.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781950785094.jpg?v=1770852461","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/town-country-the-queen-a-life-in-pictures","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}