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Since 1983, the only newsletter -- and now a blog -- for books about Royalty!Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.comBlogger532125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-63301309351802862022024-03-12T17:50:00.002-04:002024-03-12T17:50:34.867-04:00A Very Private School by Charles Spencer<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk8h5SxlBfTXmZCQ96yPxDyYeer2dGffwQFXvIAWpo-f7KLJu5M5NH9-f8hxuK35Q8FwiQ2GIEHG0UDWegj8jWGpBrKkEFxKHA5AZ7bpFvVTdVVKd9VJB1EfiOOCWsoCO159SNzatTZkPec9qyob18Jl9mBeBG9jPrwkfLWQnozKZltKMpBADQzFEhNA/s1500/cs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="988" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk8h5SxlBfTXmZCQ96yPxDyYeer2dGffwQFXvIAWpo-f7KLJu5M5NH9-f8hxuK35Q8FwiQ2GIEHG0UDWegj8jWGpBrKkEFxKHA5AZ7bpFvVTdVVKd9VJB1EfiOOCWsoCO159SNzatTZkPec9qyob18Jl9mBeBG9jPrwkfLWQnozKZltKMpBADQzFEhNA/w264-h400/cs.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Charles Spencer's memoir, <b>A Very Private School,</b> has garnered attention for his honesty in discussing the sexual abuse he suffered when he was a young boy at boarding school. Spencer was recently interviewed on NBC's Today show.</p><p><a href="https://www.today.com/video/charles-spencer-reveals-childhood-trauma-and-abuse-206107717720">https://www.today.com/video/charles-spencer-reveals-childhood-trauma-and-abuse-206107717720</a><br /></p><p>The book has been published in the United States (Gallery Books) and the United Kingdom (William Collins).</p><p>Spencer is a respectable historian who has received praise for his earlier books: <b>The Spencer Family, the White Ship: Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I’s Dream, Prince Rupert Blenheim: Battle for Europe, and The Killers of the King.</b></p><p>Charles Spencer is better known as the 9th Earl Spencer, younger brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. He has eschewed using his title as the author of his books.</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3T72htG">https://amzn.to/3T72htG</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/4ceD61i">https://amzn.to/4ceD61i</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3VmCgcy">https://amzn.to/3VmCgcy</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Tw6xVe">https://amzn.to/3Tw6xVe</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/49PgByk">https://amzn.to/49PgByk</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48RVKZG">https://amzn.to/48RVKZG</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/43mH4AP">https://amzn.to/43mH4AP</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3VbzA1D">https://amzn.to/3VbzA1D</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/43dQQFk">https://amzn.to/43dQQFk</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Vy1NzZ">https://amzn.to/3Vy1NzZ</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/4cr0p8j">https://amzn.to/4cr0p8j</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/43c3N2x">https://amzn.to/43c3N2x</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Pii08r">https://amzn.to/3Pii08r</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3uYKDk9">https://amzn.to/3uYKDk9</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3wRSIYf">https://amzn.to/3wRSIYf</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3PfnPDx">https://amzn.to/3PfnPDx</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/4cecn4J">https://amzn.to/4cecn4J</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I hate Amazon for removing the photo book links. These links are for Charles Spencer's previous book. I am a member of Amazon Associates, which means I earn a percentage from purchases made using my links - click on a link, buy a book or shop for other things. The percentages are small, but add up to Amazon gift cards -- more books for me to buy. Thanks</p><p><br /></p>Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-71994902331857016132024-02-29T17:32:00.001-05:002024-02-29T17:32:26.866-05:00The Crown Dissected by Hugo Vickers<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOURZqYn2pncc-VVJpjs-yuMiemqA96fo9Xp3dkqiOdkv57tqVoJiFwpjtL4Pwz5376oW7vsVKrZ1-QCxg5T00PW8cX2amwz_KcFhL1NQEburNo0QKB5cYYetWtMu8OxEobgrNCza5M1gXRtEzGjCuTfwSlDm6tCiiqc6R_n9VS0NWU6rEVx7hbLt-tQ/s522/kindle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="326" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOURZqYn2pncc-VVJpjs-yuMiemqA96fo9Xp3dkqiOdkv57tqVoJiFwpjtL4Pwz5376oW7vsVKrZ1-QCxg5T00PW8cX2amwz_KcFhL1NQEburNo0QKB5cYYetWtMu8OxEobgrNCza5M1gXRtEzGjCuTfwSlDm6tCiiqc6R_n9VS0NWU6rEVx7hbLt-tQ/w250-h400/kindle.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Acclaimed royal biographer Hugo Vickers watched <i>The Crown</i> so you don't need to watch it!</p><p>This volume covers all six seasons of the Netflix series. Vickers writes about the errors and the inconsistencies in the episodes.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hugo's "definitive analysis" of <i>The Crown</i> is available solely in a Kindle edition.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3UWEsYc">https://amzn.to/3UWEsYc</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3V1WR5U">https://amzn.to/3V1WR5U</a><br /></p><p><br /></p>Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-7111549319869337212024-02-28T20:50:00.001-05:002024-02-28T20:50:36.095-05:00Sirrell the Squirrel by Juliet Rood<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc4tNF-yWPfD3x8RraXsWCv0hDj_ubk-b-zhaPI7YhzkkGyXLvvrfrsDOD249SMYOv9TBSokbWepLmPIbInuXXA1ipeM2iXNYdOgEcxSGyYCI90EL2gblF49fm65Tz35dEbLnDjg_5lsLZmZyn6cUP99nWe5inmvJJq7m9RhLWID0fbPxYpWfutxI81g/s1660/Sirrell_BookMockup_v2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1660" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc4tNF-yWPfD3x8RraXsWCv0hDj_ubk-b-zhaPI7YhzkkGyXLvvrfrsDOD249SMYOv9TBSokbWepLmPIbInuXXA1ipeM2iXNYdOgEcxSGyYCI90EL2gblF49fm65Tz35dEbLnDjg_5lsLZmZyn6cUP99nWe5inmvJJq7m9RhLWID0fbPxYpWfutxI81g/w361-h400/Sirrell_BookMockup_v2.png" width="361" /></a></div><b>Sirrell the Squirrel</b> looks positively adorable. According to the book's website, this is a "very special book written with the sole purpose of bringing the magic of the Scottish Highlands to life."<p></p><p>It is a "heartwarming tale of a squirrel who unexpectedly finds himself a long way from his home in the Scottish Highlands."</p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZxlZZ3eLafXihUG6NiTH8ZkzJOEACaLkFo1H7lUq0gAceLgcBYXbUK6Y0gj2c6i9geDGVjcBfv1ohSC11mHMj2WaGQjuGMml4KL5kaf0zR2Z83R5Sz4Del_-vWmcJWeg0Ne8fS-WOGnGitYVgWbAZBYlBMj8FBFE-r0NBm6hf1TH-Y5M0Ll4OqDJOw/s700/Sirrrell_InsideSpread_Mockup_V3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="487" data-original-width="700" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZxlZZ3eLafXihUG6NiTH8ZkzJOEACaLkFo1H7lUq0gAceLgcBYXbUK6Y0gj2c6i9geDGVjcBfv1ohSC11mHMj2WaGQjuGMml4KL5kaf0zR2Z83R5Sz4Del_-vWmcJWeg0Ne8fS-WOGnGitYVgWbAZBYlBMj8FBFE-r0NBm6hf1TH-Y5M0Ll4OqDJOw/w400-h279/Sirrrell_InsideSpread_Mockup_V3.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>The book costs £14.99 (UK orders only.) If you live outside the UK and want to order the book, please use this email: sirrellthesquirrel@gmail.com<br /><p><a href="https://www.sirrellthesquirrel.com/">https://www.sirrellthesquirrel.com/</a><br /></p><p>The author is Juliet Rood, who has the honor of being the last person to receive permission to marry from the Sovereign, according to the Royal Marriages Act, which was superseded by the Succession to the Crown Act.</p><p><a href="https://royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.com/2015/02/queen-approves-marriage-of-cousin-at.html">https://royalmusingsblogspotcom.blogspot.com/2015/02/queen-approves-marriage-of-cousin-at.html</a></p><p>Mrs. Rood is the second of three children of the Hon. Katharine Nicolson and Captain Mark Nicolson. Katharine is the heiress presumptive to her mother, Lady Saltoun.</p><p>The illustrations were created by Saskia Robertson, a "Scotland-based artist, illustrator and calligrapher." She and Juliet Rood are childhood friends.</p><p>Robertson runs Edinburgh Letters, a design company. <a href="https://www.edinburghletters.com/">https://www.edinburghletters.com/</a></p>Juliet Rood is a QVD.<div><br /></div><div>Victoria - Arthur - Patricia - Alexander - Katharine - Juliet</div>Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-1443963600295145522024-01-12T13:29:00.004-05:002024-01-12T13:36:45.863-05:00The Making of a King: King Charles III and the Modern Monarchy<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYaZ8525Ci_U4vW2zPwOjHi4xL97-h8TDW41W4J0A6DXaehaMUG4_SS8eWsEsvYJbSaFYQg1AfGL3AAqcDDhIxgSh8G0h-pgWqBdcQvaG9fCaPF8bP7-uPBWjyXqHLFkKJldMKTeENEVh-H6YxoZZPmyjsLloV9x2Vzog7W1zC9YWW4QfuC3Bif_Whw/s522/71gm0N5gApL._SY522_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="331" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYaZ8525Ci_U4vW2zPwOjHi4xL97-h8TDW41W4J0A6DXaehaMUG4_SS8eWsEsvYJbSaFYQg1AfGL3AAqcDDhIxgSh8G0h-pgWqBdcQvaG9fCaPF8bP7-uPBWjyXqHLFkKJldMKTeENEVh-H6YxoZZPmyjsLloV9x2Vzog7W1zC9YWW4QfuC3Bif_Whw/w254-h400/71gm0N5gApL._SY522_.jpg" width="254" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Robert Hardman is an excellent biographer. I look forward to reading this book, which will be published in the UK (Macmillan) and in the US (Pegasus) on January 18. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3O3cZ2N">https://amzn.to/3O3cZ2N</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-m0xb4huoeKMQymTGO-kDa7xWBklLgkfzlXasmMp2Z9WytpSfEfuNDLkhZewF9EPDrQzxmdmkbSa1pUAgtCbDSUuw2BGBC1cpY6aS5JOLqsUjSUzCbDIEy4kKzz9L_8opVAUpfdwrFuxTAI62vGF_YeCer5pjem3_ecwzCfBZPXszyK_5DwaPJcrr1w/s522/81LofXK5qLL._SY522_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="339" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-m0xb4huoeKMQymTGO-kDa7xWBklLgkfzlXasmMp2Z9WytpSfEfuNDLkhZewF9EPDrQzxmdmkbSa1pUAgtCbDSUuw2BGBC1cpY6aS5JOLqsUjSUzCbDIEy4kKzz9L_8opVAUpfdwrFuxTAI62vGF_YeCer5pjem3_ecwzCfBZPXszyK_5DwaPJcrr1w/w260-h400/81LofXK5qLL._SY522_.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48TvUVB">https://amzn.to/48TvUVB</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Full transparency. If you order the book (or other items) from my links, I make a few pennies on every item someone purchases through my links. When I reach a certain threshold ($10.00 in the US and £25.00 in the UK), I am sent an Amazon gift card. I can more books. It takes about 2 years for me to earn a UK gift card. Thank you</p>
<a href="https://amzn.to/3O3cZ2N"></a>Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-51994313086711416822024-01-01T20:33:00.001-05:002024-01-01T21:15:57.755-05:00Queen Margrethe II<p> Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced on December 31, 2023 that she will abdicate on January 14, 2024. Her successor is her older son, Crown Prince Frederik.</p><p>There are few books on the Danish monarchy and its sovereigns. This is the only one in English about Margrethe. There is a plethora of rushed "books" on Amazon, published on December 31, 2023. Do not waste your money.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQpuA6Va2I3xGcB4hWfxTw76xZTCperpaLj3vr9FC49Dc5SpVPPa87F1ZxrpuDcR-T50kaIeeBS6YWnU-jgpqZX4tE3sXCnw6Ke78TCnLlBtCQuzesSAC92dZLsYWyg4syYmCXeZiyYfDniEHy3NWU3QijKiCSLgss3eyjYB3TCZxZ6gLCjTYIxc2O3Q"><img data-original-height="296" data-original-width="200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQpuA6Va2I3xGcB4hWfxTw76xZTCperpaLj3vr9FC49Dc5SpVPPa87F1ZxrpuDcR-T50kaIeeBS6YWnU-jgpqZX4tE3sXCnw6Ke78TCnLlBtCQuzesSAC92dZLsYWyg4syYmCXeZiyYfDniEHy3NWU3QijKiCSLgss3eyjYB3TCZxZ6gLCjTYIxc2O3Q=w270-h400" width="270" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><a href="https://amzn.to/48CHBjr">
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Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-22480294341717350992023-11-09T00:25:00.003-05:002024-02-28T21:41:35.814-05:00Ena and Bee by Ana de Sagrera<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienNoVaA12iepGxMgrl_a32AyqU0z3CJz7hjR2Pt-KT5TRc4zee-HtjtSutF2JT6EV9xI3QA6LFmuwH_j-1cDX63zqmZt6r_p6C_jgUxfseJ33pi3iCKiFAC-VkDBvLxMBXOYPZz6xq0Bb61AABA7FoLSAvpQV4uP8QCW3NGUe0uSt6v_obBlvsFwDag/s425/81qQzydXxXL._SY425_.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="285" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienNoVaA12iepGxMgrl_a32AyqU0z3CJz7hjR2Pt-KT5TRc4zee-HtjtSutF2JT6EV9xI3QA6LFmuwH_j-1cDX63zqmZt6r_p6C_jgUxfseJ33pi3iCKiFAC-VkDBvLxMBXOYPZz6xq0Bb61AABA7FoLSAvpQV4uP8QCW3NGUe0uSt6v_obBlvsFwDag/w269-h400/81qQzydXxXL._SY425_.jpg" width="269" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>Spanish historian and biographer Ana de Sagrera died in 2018, four years before her book, <b>Ena y Bee: En defensa de una Amistad,</b> was translated into English and published by Fonthill in 2022 with the title <b>Ena and Bee</b> <i>Queen Victoria's Spanish Granddaughters.</i><p></p><p>The original book was published in 2006.</p><p>De Sagrera was given full access to the Bourbon-Orleans archives in Sanlucar de Barrameda. </p><p>Ena and Bee were first cousins and granddaughters of Queen Victoria. Ena was born Princess Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg and Bee was Princess Beatrice of Edinburgh, Princess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Both cousins married into the Spanish Royal Family. Ena was the wife of King Alfonso XIII and Bee married his first cousin, Infante Don Alfonso of Orléans-Borbon.</p><p>Ena's marriage was arranged. Bee's marriage to Ali was a love match with many hoops to jump through before they married.</p><p>For many years, it was assumed that Bee pursued Alfonso, causing a strain in his marriage with Ena. But Alfonso wanted Bee in his bed, and he was furious when she refused him. But the story that she was the pursuer was the one people believed.</p><p>Alfonso was unfaithful to Ena with numerous mistresses. Ali and Bee were devoted to each other. Ali's letters to Alfonso about the rumors with Bee make this clear that he knew Alfonso was the one who was guilty.</p><p>Rumors in Spain led to Ali and Bee spending several years in exile. Her political views were misrepresented, leading to further strain. </p><p>Ena and Bee's friendship remained the one constant. In time, Ali, Bee, and their three sons were allowed to return to Spain. In 1931, an election led to the establishment of the Spanish Republic. Alfonso and the Spanish royal family went into exile, Alfonso settling in Rome and Ena settling in Switzerland. The couple remained estranged for the rest of their lives. </p><p>Bee and Ali lived in England for several years but were finally allowed to return to Spain after Franco established his dictatorship. They settled at their estate in Sanlucar de Barrameda. Their golden years were not always easy. Bee focused on charity work, especially the establishment of maternity homes.</p><p>Princess Beatrice died in 1966, and Ena died three years later.</p><p><b>Ena and Bee</b> has become one of my favorite royal books. This is because Beatrice is one of my favorite descendants of Queen Victoria. The book is rich in detail about the lives of two great friends who happened to be first cousins as well. There is only one English-language biography of Ena by Gerald Noel. It is not particularly good because the author depended solely on English language sources and no primary sources.</p><p>In Ena and Bee, Ana de Sagrera had the great fortune to have unrestricted access to Bee and Ali's correspondence, papers, and other materials. I wish the entire book had been translated into English, but this is the second-best thing.</p><p>Bee's life story is finally known. She was not responsible for the failure of Ena's marriage. Her life was not always happy. Her son, Prince Alonso, who served in the Spanish Air Force, was killed in an air crash in 1936.</p><p>This book is a worthy and recommended addition to royal book collections.</p><p>The book was edited and translated, respectively by John van der Kiste and Iain Dorward Stewart.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3SVyGDy">https://amzn.to/3SVyGDy</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3OXvJRR">https://amzn.to/3OXvJRR</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p>Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-66750440773269298982023-10-29T01:01:00.001-04:002024-02-28T21:43:25.558-05:00A Monarch in the Making - Official Coronation Book<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOxscDv1Es6a5N32H45R3cjj4Vygz4NIJZnnKTkSdsF_KszGXWruX8i0MWqPVNpJIyDhj-hzcNvKU8SIryeub1Ldi-wgypgGZNcoNXuUp-hMbQH0ro4HOsnk_STFspeTDKN1zGV_KpXIGSCn_xmCGqmj1oOoW2WzOcv86Ju5xAafszbuT7jcMse9oqg/s218/8153CsSV-SL._AC_UY218_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="218" data-original-width="186" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOxscDv1Es6a5N32H45R3cjj4Vygz4NIJZnnKTkSdsF_KszGXWruX8i0MWqPVNpJIyDhj-hzcNvKU8SIryeub1Ldi-wgypgGZNcoNXuUp-hMbQH0ro4HOsnk_STFspeTDKN1zGV_KpXIGSCn_xmCGqmj1oOoW2WzOcv86Ju5xAafszbuT7jcMse9oqg/w341-h400/8153CsSV-SL._AC_UY218_.jpg" width="341" /></a></div><br /><div><b>A Monarch in the Making From Accession to Coronation </b>is a must-have book. It is the official Coronation Souvenir published by the Royal Collection. I bought my copy at Buckingham Palace when I was in London in September. This book focuses on the "extraordinary transition" that followed the death of Queen Elizabeth II.</div><div><br /></div><div>The book is divided into six chapters: Accession: The First Ten Days, A New Reign, Planning the Coronation, Symbols of Sovereignty, Coronation Day, and Looking Forward. </div><div><br /></div><div>Planning the Coronation features details about Operation Golden Orb - from the invitation and the magnificent robes to the music and the royal regalia. </div><div><br /></div><div>Superb photographs throughout. This book is highly recommended and informative. <b>A Monarch in the Making </b>is the authoritative source as it was published by the Royal Collection.</div><div><b> </b></div></div><b><div><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://amzn.to/3uQxSI9">https://amzn.to/3uQxSI9</a><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3SRohZA">https://amzn.to/3SRohZA</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b></div></b><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-68363672552869727582023-10-25T16:46:00.005-04:002024-02-28T21:48:49.238-05:00You might enjoy these books<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJUQR9vZwNCn4sXsXmvi5A2kXkCh0PYFve79tMBfnCqHkcbM7g3Ao1VfyLWapMjjb4YJWqgg8k3m61Ji3qkFMuN9HeZ31Vd7qkbhdheGFaoBIaIyWlChQQEAuYIHsbVdo9mT3ripO0A9dwGd-mDVVRSOU-b2sAgl53w-bPXgINtjrQKqRdh5QKN5ev_g/s445/51mRHApmSgL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="298" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJUQR9vZwNCn4sXsXmvi5A2kXkCh0PYFve79tMBfnCqHkcbM7g3Ao1VfyLWapMjjb4YJWqgg8k3m61Ji3qkFMuN9HeZ31Vd7qkbhdheGFaoBIaIyWlChQQEAuYIHsbVdo9mT3ripO0A9dwGd-mDVVRSOU-b2sAgl53w-bPXgINtjrQKqRdh5QKN5ev_g/w268-h400/51mRHApmSgL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Ilana Miller's book was recently published in the UK and will be available next year in the US.</p><p><br /></p>
<a href="https://amzn.to/48wZ38B">https://amzn.to/48wZ38B</a><div><br /></div><div>Casemate is distributing Ilana's book in the USA.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/43077xK">https://amzn.to/43077xK</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.casemateipm.com/9781399099714/queen-victoria-after-albert/">https://www.casemateipm.com/9781399099714/queen-victoria-after-albert/</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB-TsdM7O0ijaETWfSrw8Y5mexglI2cCA6DF6Uf1ctfVf5GzjxB9u4wBVJohnGzO5LAqcjbrYc_CldFn4zQJVcpNH-jgiyrtZKUW0Wd-
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Jane's book was published this week. It will be released in the US in March 2024.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/3wA0uWy">https://amzn.to/3wA0uWy</a></div><div><a href="https://amzn.to/49ug3hh">https://amzn.to/49ug3hh</a><br /></div><div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">
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</div>Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-13733644481846415432023-10-25T14:30:00.001-04:002024-02-28T21:50:47.629-05:00My Years with the Queen by Lady Pamela Hicks<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV969K7lhmdxPrLay-H-kG4AS-Eu9LYJwSDRiJ5RGXbxYiKpTBkX2vohtcea57f9pWW2LYPFQzgDhzM6Mnz5suDExZZHEnhbjOcz1CmZSBpZBDR-xjW0UlCqB7j1ieRNErXDbyMNVCMh_VM_Ci764qSxfd85WpfynoPfMFgU35Vayxp6XlmXr5xSA/s499/pam.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="325" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV969K7lhmdxPrLay-H-kG4AS-Eu9LYJwSDRiJ5RGXbxYiKpTBkX2vohtcea57f9pWW2LYPFQzgDhzM6Mnz5suDExZZHEnhbjOcz1CmZSBpZBDR-xjW0UlCqB7j1ieRNErXDbyMNVCMh_VM_Ci764qSxfd85WpfynoPfMFgU35Vayxp6XlmXr5xSA/w260-h400/pam.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>This book will be fantastic. <i>My Years With the Queen </i>was originally scheduled to be published in April 2023. It will now be released in the UK in February 2024. </p><p>Update: This book is no longer listed. I am not sure if the book will be published.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-89673599151945723152023-10-22T11:33:00.002-04:002024-02-28T22:45:40.849-05:00Another selection of new royal books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0nnEb28mm2c73jYMnq8Z9gdZl21ycIBUdgMXwdVuN8ipLM8kPwV1tOLdB3oyCLVwqNzZ9-Aq0O_9K2vgYCFQuQN-D7XrCTEujW1EJrKQPjHn9Zk4S4JZoSCr2vZlC-JSrYD-Xjp43iW_ct4gNAuWKo_Mk2UAF4Ij1VDb2bivIprgAvEQMkjfVFmWqg/s445/41tFteScebL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="289" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0nnEb28mm2c73jYMnq8Z9gdZl21ycIBUdgMXwdVuN8ipLM8kPwV1tOLdB3oyCLVwqNzZ9-Aq0O_9K2vgYCFQuQN-D7XrCTEujW1EJrKQPjHn9Zk4S4JZoSCr2vZlC-JSrYD-Xjp43iW_ct4gNAuWKo_Mk2UAF4Ij1VDb2bivIprgAvEQMkjfVFmWqg/w260-h400/41tFteScebL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I am making my way through another pile of royal books. </p><p>Robert Jobson's <b>Our King Charles III: The Man and the Monarch Revealed </b>(John Blake £22.00) is a quick and easy read. I bought it in London in May and read it in one sitting a few weeks later. </p><p>Although it is one of the first books published since Charles' accession, it is not sycophantic or scholarly. Jobson, who has covered the royals for decades, knows his subjects. <b>Our King</b> is a competent effort that is enjoyable to read, a book that sums up the king's life in 289 pages. </p><p>A revised British edition, which includes the Coronation.</p><p>Recommended</p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3UTRCFv">https://amzn.to/3UTRCFv</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3IiEVwn">https://amzn.to/3IiEVwn</a><br /></p><p>.
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqnNbxeMExo70zSbMQ196ROxxDFKbED2hDGntygfi4kmeuCWfC0qLPyebMh90GLc_As2SLQep4FVmqWkK6ICX85TnPGmTfmLGPrpSDFXsqxffd8M_BMXcZ7WuKzfeYHOcKHd5hWff3obYqi0bxehSaIqIASzkNBQ74RK6hONnBkKoXUiCtdC6BjCrwjg/s445/41i4S2E4+iL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="301" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqnNbxeMExo70zSbMQ196ROxxDFKbED2hDGntygfi4kmeuCWfC0qLPyebMh90GLc_As2SLQep4FVmqWkK6ICX85TnPGmTfmLGPrpSDFXsqxffd8M_BMXcZ7WuKzfeYHOcKHd5hWff3obYqi0bxehSaIqIASzkNBQ74RK6hONnBkKoXUiCtdC6BjCrwjg/w270-h400/41i4S2E4+iL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>From her teenage years, the late Queen Elizabeth II knew that Prince Philip was the one. Her parents had hoped she would cast a wider net, but Elizabeth had other ideas. Dr. Tessa Dunlop, Ph.D., is the author of <b>Elizabeth and Philip</b> (Pegasus Books: $29.95), a book that provides a historical perspective and insight into Elizabeth and Philip's marriage that lasted nearly 75 years.</p><p>Many of the Queen and Philip's biographers have spent a chapter or two on their marriage. Tessa's book focuses solely on their relationship from their first meeting through their engagement and wedding and enduring marriage. </p><p>However, I found the interviews with other couples who married in the same year as a distraction from the book's premise. There were also a few errors in the book, which I pointed out privately to Dr. Dunlop. I hope the mistakes can be corrected in a future edition.</p><p><b>Elizabeth and Philip</b> is an enjoyable read, and I do recommend the book as it offers an excellent insight into the relationship between the late Queen and her husband, who was absolutely the love of her life.</p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3IjW0py">https://amzn.to/3IjW0py</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ie4IG2">https://amzn.to/3Ie4IG2</a><br /></p><p>
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC7E86R9vA1oLGHx-kmvRG8tVQyrxwhjVaOqSb-xtF46anAqfDPB9-hBaGbz9gvWc_FCRj6fhZtdeiu38nHcwOgOofMLwVSQuxehWauy87dlPHG8l8ggBQjsUrYZSB-TxKoqcZqoKrRZSfS09JqjslExYHbGZEWXeDqI-R7vatzb5sLcr4oElF61flag/s218/810PeJ4KGjL._AC_UY218_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="218" data-original-width="145" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC7E86R9vA1oLGHx-kmvRG8tVQyrxwhjVaOqSb-xtF46anAqfDPB9-hBaGbz9gvWc_FCRj6fhZtdeiu38nHcwOgOofMLwVSQuxehWauy87dlPHG8l8ggBQjsUrYZSB-TxKoqcZqoKrRZSfS09JqjslExYHbGZEWXeDqI-R7vatzb5sLcr4oElF61flag/w266-h400/810PeJ4KGjL._AC_UY218_.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>A Resilient Crown </b>is the sixth book published by the Institute for the Study of the Crown in Canada. The book is a series of essays, written by Canadian scholars, public servants and historians, and provides context for "<i>Canada's Monarchy at the Platinum Jubilee."</i></p><p>The book is divided into four sections: A Constitutional Monarchy, The Canadian Crown and Indigenous People, Representing the Sovereign and Perspectives on the Crown in Canada.</p><p><b>A Resilient Crown</b> is historical scholarship at its absolute best. One of the contributors is Dr. Carolyn Harris, Ph.D. Her essay is titled<i> Royal Tours in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II.</i></p><p>The book was published in Canada by Dundurn Press.</p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3IkIQsB">https://amzn.to/3IkIQsB</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3Tgpvz3">https://amzn.to/3Tgpvz3</a><br /></p><p>
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjRrsfQTnGhOLdv2yFawrbq0L6dUpHq1NWcFSBTeftwbPZT0LpVMfH5TPcnuTNfHrJS97_Pn8aDRhHqrIRKbqfvjAsFOYU_0Z1iAxY6Q1V-KhwvB1OV8TJebai0IcdaTpYBrva7s0Af0TBXRAaxzapVIDUNxKyfvORljyaIkLkrq87J8Bhrzxg5foTw/s445/41tBZgJ4ZIL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="292" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjRrsfQTnGhOLdv2yFawrbq0L6dUpHq1NWcFSBTeftwbPZT0LpVMfH5TPcnuTNfHrJS97_Pn8aDRhHqrIRKbqfvjAsFOYU_0Z1iAxY6Q1V-KhwvB1OV8TJebai0IcdaTpYBrva7s0Af0TBXRAaxzapVIDUNxKyfvORljyaIkLkrq87J8Bhrzxg5foTw/w263-h400/41tBZgJ4ZIL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" width="263" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Roy Strong's <b>Coronation A History of British Monarchy </b>(William Collins: £25.00) is one of the best books I have read in an extraordinarily long time. It took some time for me to finish it as I would put it down and start another book, then pick it up and read one or two more chapters, before putting it down again. It is heavy reading, and I am not talking about the 439 pages, but what is written on the pages.</p><p>Without a doubt, Sir Roy's book is the definitive history of the English/British Coronations. This is a demanding read due to the topic, which was extensively researched including the earliest of primary and original sources. </p><p>The book also includes a comprehensive bibliography and index, both of which will help you focus on individual coronations and sovereigns.</p><p>If you start reading it now, you might have finished it before the next Coronation.</p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3TgaFIB">https://amzn.to/3TgaFIB</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ih5iTj">https://amzn.to/3Ih5iTj</a><br /></p><p>Here is a list of Coronation magazines you should add to your collection.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Coronation Issue Country Life</b> (April 26, 2023)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPq1fKe77hWt7eyupKM53lSr8J43GqCGJ6zIdiOvmoLht9bV2BtVcpzbwOni-0rfVL128IFmkRMmX_3fpWqTv3fMravln8xXzPzOt8VteNVrKeeMGFmTamWgTs_idiLGAQtShSBxr-wA2W1IFq3jMFSfXxklIqD9c8n8aYas0guvj08NurOQMWW-PDyA/s920/CLI404.cover-CLEAN-698x920.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="698" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPq1fKe77hWt7eyupKM53lSr8J43GqCGJ6zIdiOvmoLht9bV2BtVcpzbwOni-0rfVL128IFmkRMmX_3fpWqTv3fMravln8xXzPzOt8VteNVrKeeMGFmTamWgTs_idiLGAQtShSBxr-wA2W1IFq3jMFSfXxklIqD9c8n8aYas0guvj08NurOQMWW-PDyA/w304-h400/CLI404.cover-CLEAN-698x920.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>This 350-page issue is not available on Amazon, but it is worth tracking down. It was the first thing I grabbed in Smith's in Heathrow as I headed toward the Heathrow Express.</p><p><a href="https://www.countrylife.co.uk/news/the-coronation-of-king-charles-iii-what-youll-find-inside-country-lifes-special-350-page-commemorative-issue-254662">https://www.countrylife.co.uk/news/the-coronation-of-king-charles-iii-what-youll-find-inside-country-lifes-special-350-page-commemorative-issue-254662</a><br /></p><p><b>Prince to Monarch King Charles III</b> published by Hello!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlD_wrs2jKkF2dHArhwjHmKmgoywMJaQHEjnF2n9fqxjVKi0BWZ4I5zqyHwQw68yp_sZHxW9hyphenhyphenu4xlE6XJRxWLCQ26rj8x-wqZVHGzNFNYwLoKKW83qJU_2_eV3I37ui4xA-GnIDwQayLPmnbiMnd7J0WSZY8EAdCqX0ibl95f_g46uIWfFMdmWdPsaA/s522/aaa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="394" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlD_wrs2jKkF2dHArhwjHmKmgoywMJaQHEjnF2n9fqxjVKi0BWZ4I5zqyHwQw68yp_sZHxW9hyphenhyphenu4xlE6XJRxWLCQ26rj8x-wqZVHGzNFNYwLoKKW83qJU_2_eV3I37ui4xA-GnIDwQayLPmnbiMnd7J0WSZY8EAdCqX0ibl95f_g46uIWfFMdmWdPsaA/w303-h400/aaa.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-eu.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=GB&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=royboonew-21&language=en_GB&marketplace=amazon&region=GB&placement=1803085681&asins=1803085681&linkId=9d6f2e50125ca31add136293ecb0be4a&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe> </div><p> </p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p></blockquote><p><b>The King's Coronation Country Life 100-page Souvenir edition.</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTUx_mbRdoNsDVMJjF4L07uBgQfMggAzp5tXSkgHXNdlxNuoSPHLloMMShXgrzoUmQLF-EwdBJRAmT6fKslaRqK2vUsMxIwWla7eN1i_7tyQ5m5DmVfhOserZGDluai3_h1ie9asVkHTQC581aNpp1CxMJ68OvbJZJMZvkwe0zTwaPt5Ndnt9jpFq4-g/s1199/a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1199" data-original-width="925" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTUx_mbRdoNsDVMJjF4L07uBgQfMggAzp5tXSkgHXNdlxNuoSPHLloMMShXgrzoUmQLF-EwdBJRAmT6fKslaRqK2vUsMxIwWla7eN1i_7tyQ5m5DmVfhOserZGDluai3_h1ie9asVkHTQC581aNpp1CxMJ68OvbJZJMZvkwe0zTwaPt5Ndnt9jpFq4-g/w494-h640/a.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><b>Hello! Souvenir Issue God Save the King </b></p><p>This special issue includes all the Coronation articles that were published in the two special issues but excludes the pop star and fashion articles.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLyRenB1A-7bpXfP1lNXMA7VS2T5uiau4uCDSBhQzoZJWow263VdmYvgiKvx4BiXZi6hd92fVzcKRNQk3RezrVmMs1eVY2V6Ug2HvTs-V2ho02y10qLV5d9iFHVfec_W3FdLpJ575H5rxCEkOGBh3VLYnHLpy-Qi0GC_ZZzZOwnpYlMpNhTC-DviDBA/s445/51mO4xvW+OL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="330" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidLyRenB1A-7bpXfP1lNXMA7VS2T5uiau4uCDSBhQzoZJWow263VdmYvgiKvx4BiXZi6hd92fVzcKRNQk3RezrVmMs1eVY2V6Ug2HvTs-V2ho02y10qLV5d9iFHVfec_W3FdLpJ575H5rxCEkOGBh3VLYnHLpy-Qi0GC_ZZzZOwnpYlMpNhTC-DviDBA/w474-h640/51mO4xvW+OL._SY445_SX342_.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla Official Souvenir</b></span></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">ir </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>King Charles Coronation Special </b>People Royals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WNw-AqXq52rlu012dX84uoAbR5WVZ8E_r7y7rPH6xkMbGq-U4EvABgJsF4a5uGUG1CKRd1gcvE8-HxTBNhFOBXN9-WhqzMt0VyD8mdUAOnM8DRWLnOG5EMlLTpSGqb2HQ9kWkTmFuhzT15iL2WNfc-cVc3opEhbanyiw6bFZ8JdMVaUC9j133k19Zg/s1500/71K0k3ZknfL._SL1500_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1139" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WNw-AqXq52rlu012dX84uoAbR5WVZ8E_r7y7rPH6xkMbGq-U4EvABgJsF4a5uGUG1CKRd1gcvE8-HxTBNhFOBXN9-WhqzMt0VyD8mdUAOnM8DRWLnOG5EMlLTpSGqb2HQ9kWkTmFuhzT15iL2WNfc-cVc3opEhbanyiw6bFZ8JdMVaUC9j133k19Zg/w486-h640/71K0k3ZknfL._SL1500_.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-30095082469072599452023-10-17T15:03:00.002-04:002024-02-28T22:48:32.967-05:00Atlantis Magazine is back<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsfra0xJMoUf6qke30paAYYdwUNWpW4-AChK_NJUWZw30CzdAz2qxX2wz2-Uz0zCIvXGZ9dBpwxjNJ4WftRUKBYbDsWPzNODwV9yUK1bHnmWqlO0P9ZktUPKTQsu5UENyiPYa2hQy25evC-NQR83DQM9IZXG8_7ucCORmCBumSIQYdvl5vkZkaNzozuQ/s1293/71SKMmlgRlL._SL1293_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1293" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsfra0xJMoUf6qke30paAYYdwUNWpW4-AChK_NJUWZw30CzdAz2qxX2wz2-Uz0zCIvXGZ9dBpwxjNJ4WftRUKBYbDsWPzNODwV9yUK1bHnmWqlO0P9ZktUPKTQsu5UENyiPYa2hQy25evC-NQR83DQM9IZXG8_7ucCORmCBumSIQYdvl5vkZkaNzozuQ/w309-h400/71SKMmlgRlL._SL1293_.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjET5FIdBjnYh7Zac9tkzmSeLLbFtv6dvX_QleRT40s3Qjzh26y-EtQsXAP41GEs0_J2gb5QkxsMiQal44wxzOfMn-n65Y95e8UOPQHIW2IGm8KaM3V5LzZ8fI2CX5q8bKu96cbUx5WgqHOys-eveUkHTszl8yDhdOSAxauEO2CjuoISNklX-rya_MPOg/s776/6169i+nJX9L.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjET5FIdBjnYh7Zac9tkzmSeLLbFtv6dvX_QleRT40s3Qjzh26y-EtQsXAP41GEs0_J2gb5QkxsMiQal44wxzOfMn-n65Y95e8UOPQHIW2IGm8KaM3V5LzZ8fI2CX5q8bKu96cbUx5WgqHOys-eveUkHTszl8yDhdOSAxauEO2CjuoISNklX-rya_MPOg/w309-h400/6169i+nJX9L.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Greg King and Penny Wilson announced today announced the return of<i> Atlantis Magazine: In the Courts of Memory. </i> This is great news as the magazine specializes in Romanov history & biography.</p><p>From the official announcement:</p><p>"This first issue contains an interesting new article on Grand Duchess Elizabeth Mavrikievna, drawing on obscure Russian sources; a history of the English Palace at Peterhof; an examination of the revolutionary songs sung in the Ipatiev House during the Imperial Family’s captivity in Ekaterinburg; a lengthy reexamination of claims and counter-claims about what really happened at the Yar restaurant in Moscow in 1915 involving Rasputin; a look at the history and future of Ropsha Palace; a biographical portrait of Countess Catherine Ignatieva, based on new Russian materials; and a review of Coryne Hall’s book Rasputin’s Killer and an interview about her Romanov works."</p><p>The issue costs $20 and can be purchased from Amazon. <br /><br /></p><p>Atlantis Magazine was first published in 1999 and continued through 2003.</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/49PvRL6">https://amzn.to/49PvRL6</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/49zMN8I">https://amzn.to/49zMN8I</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>
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<br /><p><br /></p><p>I am making my way through the piles of books on the cocktail table, and I will review the good, the bad, and even the ugly. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnHyUF6UT68m_CyGYPzH7jOUikN2iBixqfsldEqLSSQ7hv2HAWaYl_xkQiLyzxphavs284j2_UP9VZNor_DCq6MrZnW7XH2kCtt_eRbNogSKZJhgMRx7HexMn9lJa0iEiPGmowbWjK_VZXmmYFZ6xMGiUh-i9bvz3-7-48bSuzQ4qRlyBLpj9Mm0/s499/ge_.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="333" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnHyUF6UT68m_CyGYPzH7jOUikN2iBixqfsldEqLSSQ7hv2HAWaYl_xkQiLyzxphavs284j2_UP9VZNor_DCq6MrZnW7XH2kCtt_eRbNogSKZJhgMRx7HexMn9lJa0iEiPGmowbWjK_VZXmmYFZ6xMGiUh-i9bvz3-7-48bSuzQ4qRlyBLpj9Mm0/w268-h400/ge_.jpg" width="268" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p>Jane Ridley's <b>George V</b> (Harper Collins) comes highly recommended. The subtitle is Never a Dull Minute, inspired by the late king's private secretary, Tommy Lascelles who described the king as He <i>was</i> dull, beyond dispute -- but my God, his reign ...never had a dull moment."</p><p>This biography is the fourth major biography of King George V who reigned from 1910 until 1936. Harold Nicolson and John Gore were tasked with the official biographies, the latter wrote about the political aspects of the reign. Kenneth Rose's George V offered more insight and depth into the king's personality, life, and reign, </p><p>Ridley focuses on George's partnership in marriage and on the throne with his wife, Mary, and the challenges he faced as sovereign, from the social changes (women's rights) to World War I and Europe's changing political climate. The author is an excellent storyteller, summoning her skills as a historian to present a work of scholarship. George V is a masterful achievement .... but do not get rid of your copies of Nicolson, Gore, and Rose because all four books form a formidable canon in the life and reign of King George V.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=royboonew-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=0062567497&asins=0062567497&linkId=66b5a4da493d31aa898fec7501e3d09f&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe>
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new 116-page souvenir of the coronation of King Charles III, chronicles the
traditions and rituals woven into a thousand years of coronations. Colourful,
in-depth features follow King Charles from his childhood years to his role as
Prince of Wales, his family life, his interests, and the ceremony and pageantry
of his upcoming coronation.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 18.75pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Lavish images and archive photos
bring the story of the monarchy to life, from the first kings and queens to be
crowned in Westminster Abbey to the dazzling Crown Jewels and
the remarkable reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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of Parliament to audiences with the Prime Minister, and reveal fascinating facts
you never knew about the monarchy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 18.75pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 18.75pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wvNCQ6cRfwAJrEBYhhI7afEHiITXYF03rV9ZJxYvOHYws6J7yfsZk1fHQfPcxg7XURJ7iTCJFpHZsT8anuxVQZwGczHK1yri8PzGqbFVDtCdTs6Iksa2PSlmksAHl_1sexP5hhfFgdNkhNeez8xT9aDgsuwsTGvn0UKO4cvD_hfeik--pwnP-KA/s900/COTK-spreads-2.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wvNCQ6cRfwAJrEBYhhI7afEHiITXYF03rV9ZJxYvOHYws6J7yfsZk1fHQfPcxg7XURJ7iTCJFpHZsT8anuxVQZwGczHK1yri8PzGqbFVDtCdTs6Iksa2PSlmksAHl_1sexP5hhfFgdNkhNeez8xT9aDgsuwsTGvn0UKO4cvD_hfeik--pwnP-KA/w400-h400/COTK-spreads-2.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span><p></p>
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BRITAIN magazine, <strong>Crowning of the King</strong> is the ultimate Coronation
keepsake. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 18.75pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Order your copy today </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.thebritainshop.com/products/crowning-of-the-king"><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">here</span></a></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">!<o:p></o:p></span></p>Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-22164485655944700542023-04-04T11:45:00.003-04:002023-04-04T23:16:38.588-04:00Now available
Two new books were published today in the US and the UK. Both look good. Sarah Bedell Smith is a consummate historian who was given permission to use the Royal Archives. I cannot wait to read both books.<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">
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Coryne Hall's new book, Rasputin's Killer and His Romanov Princess is now available in the UK. The publisher is Amberley. The book will be released in the United States and Canada on June 23, 2023. American readers can now order a Kindle edition.<div><br /></div><div>Christopher Wilson has authored a superb article about the book. </div><div><a href="goog_261781779"><br /></a></div><div><a href="goog_261781779"><br /></a></div><div><a href="https://www.express.co.uk/news/history/1750624/rasputin-murder-russia-romanov-Tsar-Nicholas">https://www.express.co.uk/news/history/1750624/rasputin-murder-russia-romanov-Tsar-Nicholas</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">.
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The previous volume: DEAREST MISSY 1879-1900 is also available.</p><p>Order your copies of these fascinating volumes at</p><p><a href="http://www.royalbooks.se">www.royalbooks.se</a></p>Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-20174993173942625292023-02-24T21:48:00.001-05:002023-02-25T22:50:43.352-05:00An Interview with royal biographer, Philip Ziegler (from 1992)<div style="text-align: center;"><a class="gie-single" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/499575391" id="IrjamE-cTMlsuuRwrUd7yw" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'IrjamE-cTMlsuuRwrUd7yw',sig:'K-lW1ngm6nGVfdNfNP614WZbD3r_8jEe2waSMuxC7vo=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'499575391',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});</script><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embed-cdn.gettyimages.com/widgets.js"></script><br /></div><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><i>The Telegraph</i> reports the death of acclaimed royal biographer, Philip Ziegler. He died on February 22, 2023. </p><p><a href="https://archive.ph/Q1u5n">https://archive.ph/Q1u5n</a><br /></p><p>In August 1992 I had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Ziegler in his London home. 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<p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Expect to see a plethora of new books about Queen Elizabeth II in the next year or so. Andrew Morton's book, <i>The Queen</i>, has arrived and is in a pile, waiting to be read. Tessa Dunlop has written <i>Elizabeth & Philip,</i> a history of their marital life, and Gyles Brandreth's <i>Elizabeth: An intimate portrait. </i><b> </b>Brandreth has known the queen and her family for more than 50 years. Both books are available in the United Kingdom. </p><p>This post, however, considers closely a selection of commemorative magazines that were published in the weeks after Queen Elizabeth's death in September. I have chosen what I think are the best of the magazines that I have seen since late September. While standing in the checkout line at a local supermarket, I browsed several of the\ magazines that are not listed here because I was not impressed with the publications. This includes <i>Town and Country'</i>s not-so-special <i>Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022 </i>and the <i>Life Magazine</i> special issue.</p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p> <i>Hello! </i>magazine published two commemorative issues:<i> Royal Funeral Edition</i> and <i>Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II In Tribute to Her Extraordinary Life and Reign.</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGVAlXFwSkGerAhPee3OKr71yzjfV899H0ccvIF7svUsIhIphrjRWShEw2diYX0SbNp-kP995n-GwXLJ6GFPYX4L0jtyL6o7Hjw3RJJdyyPNl4DNozodKHlaN-W8eLuCk5Nb6SPvMOonU7JSdVCPQXvYXnOo7EaFdPVCNfpWpgo4gmPkeM4r059vI/s639/er.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="492" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGVAlXFwSkGerAhPee3OKr71yzjfV899H0ccvIF7svUsIhIphrjRWShEw2diYX0SbNp-kP995n-GwXLJ6GFPYX4L0jtyL6o7Hjw3RJJdyyPNl4DNozodKHlaN-W8eLuCk5Nb6SPvMOonU7JSdVCPQXvYXnOo7EaFdPVCNfpWpgo4gmPkeM4r059vI/w308-h400/er.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p><p>The first issue is subtitled <i>The Emotional Final Farewell Queen Elizabeth II Her Historic State Funeral in Full.</i> This 130-page publication opens with a "final goodbye" to the Queen from the magazine's Royal Editor Emily Nash. With text and color photos, the magazine documents the first days of King Charles III's reign, the late queen's journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh and then to London to Buckingham Palace, Westminster Hall and the Lying-in-Service, the State Funeral at Westminster Abbey, and the Committal service at St. George's Chapel.</p><p>King Charles III and Queen Camilla's travels to Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland following the funeral are also covered.</p><p>The coverage of the Queen's death and the aftermath is comprehensive as <i>Hello!</i> includes all members of the Queen's immediate family and their public presence in the days before the funeral.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigd_0pdq2QISaWxh93Ta4VRjhdCLE5Zi8i6F6wbkKihLQ1abfj-jBvWW9snXKw5C6dt99aKyrYYfzDzB3AE2ioTI9OEoYJMbUztw_YjvflE4BQ998s7ZgE04dz6PksjkGsmMI5k5QXP86jxvb2r_oFym1xZOBEIJ3wd5sLQlsJMx7b2DLavn1Q0ko/s285/51iVZqf8QOL._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_ML2_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="285" data-original-width="220" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigd_0pdq2QISaWxh93Ta4VRjhdCLE5Zi8i6F6wbkKihLQ1abfj-jBvWW9snXKw5C6dt99aKyrYYfzDzB3AE2ioTI9OEoYJMbUztw_YjvflE4BQ998s7ZgE04dz6PksjkGsmMI5k5QXP86jxvb2r_oFym1xZOBEIJ3wd5sLQlsJMx7b2DLavn1Q0ko/w309-h400/51iVZqf8QOL._SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_ML2_.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The second<i> Hello</i>! magazine (148 pages) focuses on the late queen's life from her birth through her marriage, motherhood, her reign, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her fashion style, the queen in her 90s, the Platinum Jubilee and the breaking news of her death, followed by the family as their share their grief with the growing crowds outside the palaces and other royal residences, </p><p>The concluding pages of this commemorative issue focus on the new king's proclamation.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZjkf9D0Tl3k9JtBnrfMfxGD1W11-gGzRcTBuaFPQU8_kODn6mlzPUWP3L13-n3jZCsQzJNcEMRbILGLbPlOpIm3_f8amlTGY4bFgOAhyfCa3cJ6zPB30C29bC5ARYfSW37ezqkl6MnoL3gs3OweulxdCzr3lAWdej8FCKXclwD-X9YIE1KEURiY/s499/er.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="368" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZjkf9D0Tl3k9JtBnrfMfxGD1W11-gGzRcTBuaFPQU8_kODn6mlzPUWP3L13-n3jZCsQzJNcEMRbILGLbPlOpIm3_f8amlTGY4bFgOAhyfCa3cJ6zPB30C29bC5ARYfSW37ezqkl6MnoL3gs3OweulxdCzr3lAWdej8FCKXclwD-X9YIE1KEURiY/w295-h400/er.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>The cynosure <i>People Magazine'</i>s Queen Elizabeth Tribute Edition is "A Celebration of Her Life and Reign." This 112-page publication has 10 chapters that spotlight different aspects of the late queen's life from her childhood, the war years, marriage and motherhood, the Coronation, the Silver Years, the Golden Years, Her Diamond Era, and the Platinum Jubilee.</p><p>The magazine does not include coverage of the queen's funeral. Good historical details. <i>People</i> magazine is correct in their assessment: "There won't be another like her."</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZheZ7oILfZ2HIBBdXTh7GDzVrWhhwKhuP2pZJBNgSsxJLIW-PkhiCLmxlVDBWvmLgp-fT574jFjFRfBM1WEIy0WSGqgbG82Y_zlW7mrllGQKSIJ_JduDMO18Ot7WMldktjGMDLJyVuftiOybn8JOfr8zxlgQoKnQhnrKs1vE9cXpqryfFZktBsE/s391/Capture.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="305" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZheZ7oILfZ2HIBBdXTh7GDzVrWhhwKhuP2pZJBNgSsxJLIW-PkhiCLmxlVDBWvmLgp-fT574jFjFRfBM1WEIy0WSGqgbG82Y_zlW7mrllGQKSIJ_JduDMO18Ot7WMldktjGMDLJyVuftiOybn8JOfr8zxlgQoKnQhnrKs1vE9cXpqryfFZktBsE/w313-h400/Capture.JPG" width="313" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><i>The Queen</i> is a truly special publication from BBC History Magazine. The articles were written by historians and biographers Sarah Gristwood, Victoria Arbiter, Stephen Bates, Tracy Borman, and Kate Williams. Elizabeth's former press secretary Dickie Arbiter also contributed to the 131-page magazine,</p><p>Yes, there is an abundance of photographs, but the focus here is the history of the queen's life and reign. Kate Williams profiles the Queen's early years and her upbringing Prince Philip and his "partnership" with the queen is examined by Sarah Gristwood.</p><p>Victoria Arbiter provided a timeline of the "key milestones" in Elizabeth and wrote two of the articles on the Coronation and Love Behind the Throne, where she discussed Elizabeth balancing family life and the "ceaseless demands of duty as a royal working mother."</p><p>Dickie Arbiter offers readers a history of Buckingham Palace. There are also articles on other royal palaces, the queen's fashions, her prime ministers, her travels around the world (as the most traveled monarch in history), the Commonwealth, social change, the Queen on screen, Elizabeth and the changing world and Stephen Bates's article on the modernization of the monarchy under Elizabeth II.</p><p>This issue is divided into three sections: The Making of a Queen, Life as Queen, and The Queen & Her Legacy.</p><p><i>The Queen</i>, with its well-written and diligently researched articles, offers readers more insight into the life and role of the late queen's life and reign.</p><p>A digital download is available here:</p><p><a href="https://www.historyextra.com/period/modern/digital-download-the-queen-a-guide-to-her-life-and-times-from-the-makers-of-bbc-history-magazine/">https://www.historyextra.com/period/modern/digital-download-the-queen-a-guide-to-her-life-and-times-from-the-makers-of-bbc-history-magazine/</a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8PZt8EpIdNGzxo523NTmRofUfJQLI4SRChRitUVptkAgdM_V9t-pVbK4RiWA2eRYONNaXgd-uSV6dVhca3FoD7vBctiqwxDpmOiWBA_F_lb7Opc3nN9x1zbmnAB8YBlZH1PU-Kaddk0MhbbTNJ-l0ZWrE3xDCdUuNjIRaEH0LGs1ZGPSVqI5ZyE/s1024/s-l1600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="785" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8PZt8EpIdNGzxo523NTmRofUfJQLI4SRChRitUVptkAgdM_V9t-pVbK4RiWA2eRYONNaXgd-uSV6dVhca3FoD7vBctiqwxDpmOiWBA_F_lb7Opc3nN9x1zbmnAB8YBlZH1PU-Kaddk0MhbbTNJ-l0ZWrE3xDCdUuNjIRaEH0LGs1ZGPSVqI5ZyE/w306-h400/s-l1600.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><i>The Queen A Royal Life</i></p><p>This is an Australian publication that focused on all aspects of the Queen's life from childhood to her family and reign. The magazine was first published in May to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee and updated in September after the queen's death. One chapter "The Royal Tours on Home Soil" is about the Queen's visits to Australia. She first visited Australia in 1954.</p><p><i>The Queen A Royal Life </i>was published by Partnerships and Magazines, a division of the Herald and Weekly Times in Victoria. The articles are well-written and a delight to read, especially from an Aussie perspective. Superbly illustrated. </p><p>A digital copy is available for sale.</p><p><a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/competitions/queen-elizabeth-ii-platinum-jubilee-get-your-124page-commemorative-magazine/news-story/6be2a1ba2504a445f4d66312d3bc85fb">https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/competitions/queen-elizabeth-ii-platinum-jubilee-get-your-124page-commemorative-magazine/news-story/6be2a1ba2504a445f4d66312d3bc85fb</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRixUlMPRNRZnSFgjBXSn85o5gSZG4VxLzZi78_XFu2Bj3i8mcd_q2CSw97YjfBIdb_ZVleWSio-k2ByOVen4wdiQ91L9zTooMskgFMMnXGP-U1J673RJKfgNbCeI8wpQ5Gc6x_A4tXj59cB6YoPzrGoYUMU2GYXMcqTK1an_oxSN6FYQFgPq6Ftc/s384/thumbnail_aww-one-shot-souvenir-edition2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRixUlMPRNRZnSFgjBXSn85o5gSZG4VxLzZi78_XFu2Bj3i8mcd_q2CSw97YjfBIdb_ZVleWSio-k2ByOVen4wdiQ91L9zTooMskgFMMnXGP-U1J673RJKfgNbCeI8wpQ5Gc6x_A4tXj59cB6YoPzrGoYUMU2GYXMcqTK1an_oxSN6FYQFgPq6Ftc/w313-h400/thumbnail_aww-one-shot-souvenir-edition2.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><i>The Australian Women's Weekly Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022</i></p><p>The editors have chosen to celebrate the queen's "extraordinary life and legacy" by selecting photos from their archives to illustrate the 250-page magazine. There are also several long articles: Life Before the Throne, The Dawn of a New Era, Inside the House of Windsor, A Legacy for the Ages, and A Final Farewell.</p><p>Juliet Rieden, the royal correspondent for the Weekly, wrote "The Queen headed not just the Windsors but a national and Commonwealth family -- we all felt connected to her, a part of her long journey."</p><p>Yes -- there was a special connection, and not just for the UK and the Commonwealth, but also for Americans and others.</p><p>This commemorative issue was the first of three issues published by Australian Women's Weekly. I have not seen the other two editions.</p><p><a href="https://www.nowtolove.com.au/aww?fbclid=IwAR3Ydl8nbfrOq_pHNrWwcKvoS5-qqIvOb2EwIm4N4NT1ueE3eoLN00ch68s">https://www.nowtolove.com.au/aww?fbclid=IwAR3Ydl8nbfrOq_pHNrWwcKvoS5-qqIvOb2EwIm4N4NT1ueE3eoLN00ch68s</a><br /></p><p>This a company in Australia that sells Aussie magazines. The magazine is available but I do not know if the company sells outside of Australia.</p><p><a href="https://www.magshop.com.au/Products/AWM0068/australian-womens-weekly-queen-elizabeth-ii-souvenir-edition">https://www.magshop.com.au/Products/AWM0068/australian-womens-weekly-queen-elizabeth-ii-souvenir-edition</a><br /></p><p>Neither of the Australian publications is available through the US and UK Amazon sites. EBay may have copies.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9YVTfo5pjjC-b-wFFHFJ8YK1KCDXvHUkeLZ44p_tVuuua-mrYoI9tXleXCwH1K5_TFbcJtKl0TJRsJ9_CMF3FuCcVNYh8EjCZ0eIVdTlxljIJiQ0YDcl6qYoWp42L13Gi2ixw07FExDa4L67MeJCq0Y3cDJSWIs39CsgsZvises4k_cs6ZJzkL0/s499/er.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="368" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9YVTfo5pjjC-b-wFFHFJ8YK1KCDXvHUkeLZ44p_tVuuua-mrYoI9tXleXCwH1K5_TFbcJtKl0TJRsJ9_CMF3FuCcVNYh8EjCZ0eIVdTlxljIJiQ0YDcl6qYoWp42L13Gi2ixw07FExDa4L67MeJCq0Y3cDJSWIs39CsgsZvises4k_cs6ZJzkL0/w295-h400/er.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><br /><p>The final magazine on the list is <i>Queen Elizabeth II: A Life in Pictures,</i> published by National Geographic. This was the first magazine I bought .. in the supermarket checkout line! The price is $14.99 ($17.99 Can).</p><p>Erin Blakemore is the author of the magazine's text, which celebrates the Queen's "life of steadfast devotion."</p><p>Many of the photos come from <i>National Geographic's</i> archives. This is my favorite of all the commemorative magazines -- at least the ones I have seen -- because of its simplicity, thanks to Blakemore's words and the photo selection.</p><p><br /></p>
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Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-51191001865983229682022-12-15T16:01:00.001-05:002022-12-15T16:01:07.943-05:00Dear Santa <p style="text-align: justify;">Dear Santa, This is what I would like for Christmas, but I understand if you can't make it to my house -- the kids come first.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" sandbox="allow-popups allow-scripts allow-modals allow-forms allow-same-origin" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=royboonew-20&language=en_US&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=1588396924&asins=1588396924&linkId=0b7d3e1494886f01eed330e2b9b8a539&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;"></iframe></div>Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-53198695692601872842022-12-14T16:25:00.001-05:002022-12-14T16:25:26.461-05:00Royalty Digest -- final issue of the year<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVTnE7veX4z4cR-ENDb77kZ_dqbCnF8DbZFADg44vCI9PkwChx_MhzgwnK_49oj8oB8rsPtO4KIjfsoMmOBpM64P_vmIO0K-W_W3aE10FSHBy-Ozobxt9n_OUXcLphunK3990bSzzaRcojoXXfcyDdNyGfIgp8e1Of6LTLIzthpf2z3mr2fpJymB0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1442" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVTnE7veX4z4cR-ENDb77kZ_dqbCnF8DbZFADg44vCI9PkwChx_MhzgwnK_49oj8oB8rsPtO4KIjfsoMmOBpM64P_vmIO0K-W_W3aE10FSHBy-Ozobxt9n_OUXcLphunK3990bSzzaRcojoXXfcyDdNyGfIgp8e1Of6LTLIzthpf2z3mr2fpJymB0=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Looking to give yourself a wonderful Christmas present. <b><i>Royalty Digest Quarterly </i></b>is the best royal history magazine! Let's be honest: it is the ONLY royal history magazine. </p><p><br /></p><p>You won't regret your present to yourself. </p><p><a href="https://www.royalbooks.se/">https://www.royalbooks.se/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>I am the author of the article on Lord Louis Mountbatten and Edwina Ashley's wedding.</p>Marlene Eilers Koenighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14984860671065161997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678718362273898279.post-53183613654441941342022-12-08T22:59:00.002-05:002022-12-09T11:55:08.220-05:00More new books to get excited about<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdzjBq9k1iXJfaz3CvGSRRfznF0B_LsnCvgciPoFjXLgtG30C4W1_SmcRgl7avRnxc0MJ36q_T8szpuiA8lexHw1FWzZcqHxozaLOVQnqcfsAPrAzMMOu3DgJ53k948vHMZzS0klGKTIRwjYYf92osUfXGLRFn1PhKIoravE05ZeVazWNubv7Dtc/s499/be.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="329" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdzjBq9k1iXJfaz3CvGSRRfznF0B_LsnCvgciPoFjXLgtG30C4W1_SmcRgl7avRnxc0MJ36q_T8szpuiA8lexHw1FWzZcqHxozaLOVQnqcfsAPrAzMMOu3DgJ53k948vHMZzS0klGKTIRwjYYf92osUfXGLRFn1PhKIoravE05ZeVazWNubv7Dtc/w264-h400/be.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Sally Bedell Smith is a consummate biographer. I look forward to <b>George VI and Elizabeth The Marriage that Saved the Monarchy. </b>Queen Elizabeth II granted Bedell access to her parents' letters and diaries in the Royal Archives. The book will be published in April 2023 by Random House.</p><p>A British edition has yet to be announced.</p><p>[In full transparency, if you purchase these books or use the links to shop at Amazon or Amazon.co.uk, I make a few pennies per sale -- whatever you purchase on Amazon through a link. Amazon pays me in gift cards. It takes time to reach the monthly threshold to earn a gift card, which I use to buy more books!!!! Thank you.]</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>
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