Author: Brian Hoey
Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK
ISBN: 9780857332943
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Now a superb visitor attraction in Edinburgh, the Royal Yacht Britannia, The Queen’s ‘floating palace’, criss-crossed the world seven times during her 43 years of service, hosted four Royal honeymoons, promoted British industry worldwide, and even provided shelter for a group of Aden refugees. In this updated Diamond Jubilee edition, compiled with the co-operation of her officers and crew, Royal biographer Brian Hoey tells the full story of Britannia from 1951 to the present day.
Author: Robert Hardman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1643130935
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 869
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On today's world stage, there is one leader who stands apart from the rest. Queen Elizabeth II has seen more of the planet and its people than any other head of state and has engaged with the world like no other monarch in modern history.The iconic monarch never ventured further than the Isle of Wight until the age of 20 but since then has now visited over 130 countries across the globe in the line of duty, acting as diplomat, hostess and dignitary as the world stage as changed beyond recognition. It is a story full of drama, intrigue, exotic and sometimes dangerous destinations, heroes, rogues, pomp and glamour, but at the heart of it all a woman who's won the hearts of the world.
Author: William Kuhn
Publisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN: 9780062208293
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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An absolute delight of a debut novel by William Kuhn—author of Reading Jackie: Her Autobiography in Books—Mrs Queen Takes the Train wittily imagines the kerfuffle that transpires when a bored Queen Elizabeth strolls out of the palace in search of a little fun, leaving behind a desperate team of courtiers who must find the missing Windsor before a national scandal erupts. Reminiscent of Alan Bennett’s The Uncommon Reader, this lively, wonderfully inventive romp takes readers into the mind of the grand matriarch of Britain’s Royal Family, bringing us an endearing runaway Queen Elizabeth on the town—and leading us behind the Buckingham Palace walls and into the upstairs/downstairs spaces of England’s monarchy.
Author: Tim Madge
Publisher: Adlard Coles
ISBN: 9780901281746
Category : Royal yachts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A lavishly illustrated history of Royal and State yachts and other ships used by Kings, Queens and Heads of State from the 17th century to the present day. "Royal Yachts of the World provides the definitive picture of the most opulent vessels ever built.
Author: Martin Black
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780957112308
Category : Yachts
Languages : en
Pages : 496
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Author: Dickie Arbiter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910536278
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Retired press spokesman Dickie Arbiter recounts his experiences as a Buckingham Palace press secretary for Queen Elizabeth II, beginning with his appointment in 1988 until his retirement in 2000.
Author: SJ Bennett
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063050021
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 316
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“Sheer entertainment… Bennett infuses wit and an arch sensibility into her prose… This is not mere froth, it is pure confection.” – New York Times Book Review “[A] pitch-perfect murder mystery… If The Crown were crossed with Miss Marple…, the result would probably be something like this charming whodunnit.” – Ruth Ware, author of One by One The bestselling first book in a highly original and delightfully clever crime series in which Queen Elizabeth II secretly solves crimes while carrying out her royal duties. It is the early spring of 2016 and Queen Elizabeth is at Windsor Castle in advance of her 90th birthday celebrations. But the preparations are interrupted by the shocking and untimely death of a guest in one of the Castle bedrooms. The scene leads some to think the young Russian pianist strangled himself, yet a badly tied knot leads MI5 to suspect foul play. When they begin to question the Household’s most loyal servants, Her Majesty knows they’re looking in the wrong place. For the Queen has been living an extraordinary double life ever since her teenage years as “Lilibet.” Away from the public eye and unbeknownst to her closest friends and advisers, she has the most brilliant skill for solving crimes. With help from her Assistant Private Secretary, Rozie Oshodi, a British Nigerian officer recently appointed to the Royal Horse Artillery, the Queen discreetly begins making inquiries. As she carries out her royal duties with her usual aplomb, no one in the Royal Household, the government, or the public knows that the resolute Elizabeth won’t hesitate to use her keen eye, quick mind, and steady nerve to bring a murderer to justice. SJ Bennett captures Queen Elizabeth’s voice with skill, nuance, wit, and genuine charm in this imaginative and engaging mystery that portrays Her Majesty as she’s rarely seen: kind yet worldly, decisive, shrewd, and, most important, a superb judge of character.
Author: Tom Kitchin
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9780297855934
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The Kitchin opened in June 2006. Six months later, it earned a Michelin star, the fastest to be awarded. It was voted Restaurant of the Year 2007 by The List Magazine, and Tom Kitchin is Scottish Chef of the Year 2007. His unique marriage of seasonal Scottish produce with the classical French technique has universal application. Edinburgh-born, Tom has spent more than 10 years working alongside three star chefs Pierre Koffman at La Tante Claire, Guy Savoy in Paris and Alain Ducasse in Monte Carlo. He is totally committed to fresh seasonal ingredients, cooked simply, and the book will showcase the ingredients which are available and at their best each month of the calendar year.
Author: Andrew Marr
Publisher: Center Point
ISBN: 9781611733273
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A surprising and very personal biography of a woman who may be the world's last great queen, published to coincide with the sixtieth anniversary of her reign.
Author: Phil Dampier
Publisher: Book Guild Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 112
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Famous for his so-called 'gaffes', Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is a man whose immense contribution to Britain (and the world) is not always fully appreciated. This title presents a comprehensive list of the iron Duke's notorious one-liners.
