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Discover the enchanting love story of Britain's Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in 'Elizabeth and Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage and Monarchy.' This captivating B-format paperback, published in 2023 by Headline, unveils the extraordinary relationship that began in the aftermath of World War II. With a riveting narrative, historian Dr. Tessa Dunlop delves into the complexities of royal life, blending original newspaper archives with contemporary opinions to paint a vivid picture of a time when a teenage princess dared to love a foreign prince. The book captures the essence of their courtship amidst public scrutiny and political pressures, providing a fresh and original perspective that appeals to history buffs and royal enthusiasts alike. As we celebrate 75 years since their marriage, this book did not shy away from revealing the ups and downs that shaped their partnership—the ultimate global fairytale. You'll learn about the intense fears regarding their union and the challenges they faced, making this a must-read for anyone interested in royal history. Grab your copy today and immerse yourself in a narrative that resonates with themes of love, duty, and resilience. Please note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781035402465. Format: B-format paperback. Year: 2023. Publisher: Headline.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781035402465
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Headline
Description:
'A riveting take on an extraordinary relationship' - Richard Eden, Daily Mail
'A fresh and original approach' - Hugo Vickers, Royal Biographer
She was 'sugar pink' innocence; he was a handsome war hero. Both had royal blood coursing through their veins. The marriage of Britain's Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in November 1947 is remembered as the beginning of an extraordinary, lifelong union but success was not guaranteed. Elizabeth and Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage and Monarchy plunges us back into the 1940s when a teenage princess fell in love with a foreign prince. Cue fears of a flirtatious 'Greek' fortune hunter stealing off with Britain's crown jewel and Philip's supporters scrambling to reframe him as a good fit for the Royal Family.
Drawing on original newspaper archives and the opinions of Elizabeth and Philip's contemporaries, historian Dr Tessa Dunlop discovers a post-war world on the cusp of major change. Unprecedented polling on Philip's suitability was a harbinger of pressures to come for a couple whose marriage was branded the ultimate global fairytale. Theirs was a partnership like no other. Six years after Elizabeth promised to be an obedient wife Philip got down on bended knee at the coronation and committed himself as the Queen's 'liege man of life and limb.'
Published 75 years after their marriage, this deeply touching history explores the ups and downs, the public appeal and the private tensions that defined an extraordinary relationship. The high stakes involved might have devoured a less committed pai
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781035402465
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Headline
Description:
'A riveting take on an extraordinary relationship' - Richard Eden, Daily Mail
'A fresh and original approach' - Hugo Vickers, Royal Biographer
She was 'sugar pink' innocence; he was a handsome war hero. Both had royal blood coursing through their veins. The marriage of Britain's Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in November 1947 is remembered as the beginning of an extraordinary, lifelong union but success was not guaranteed. Elizabeth and Philip: A Story of Young Love, Marriage and Monarchy plunges us back into the 1940s when a teenage princess fell in love with a foreign prince. Cue fears of a flirtatious 'Greek' fortune hunter stealing off with Britain's crown jewel and Philip's supporters scrambling to reframe him as a good fit for the Royal Family.
Drawing on original newspaper archives and the opinions of Elizabeth and Philip's contemporaries, historian Dr Tessa Dunlop discovers a post-war world on the cusp of major change. Unprecedented polling on Philip's suitability was a harbinger of pressures to come for a couple whose marriage was branded the ultimate global fairytale. Theirs was a partnership like no other. Six years after Elizabeth promised to be an obedient wife Philip got down on bended knee at the coronation and committed himself as the Queen's 'liege man of life and limb.'
Published 75 years after their marriage, this deeply touching history explores the ups and downs, the public appeal and the private tensions that defined an extraordinary relationship. The high stakes involved might have devoured a less committed pai