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On 9 September 2015, Queen Elizabeth II will become the longest-serving monarch in British history. During her 63 years on the throne, few have got to know her well, but there is one body of work that sheds new light on her thoughts, personality and the issues that really concern her: the Queen's own speeches. For many years, the Queen's Christmas address was the most-watched programme on television on Christmas Day, and millions still tune in to hear what she has to say. Now, in this wonderful, intimate portrait of Her Majesty, Ingrid Seward uses the Queen's speeches as a starting point to…
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2 editions- Other · English · 2016Simon & Schuster Ltd · 9781471150982
- Other · English · 2015The Queen's speechSimon & Schuster · 280 pages · 9781471151545
HistoryGreat britain, history, 20th centurySpeeches, addresses, etc., englishQueens, great britainGreat britain, biography