Obscure Book of the Day: Queen Elizabeth II

In 1977, for Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee (twenty-five years on the throne), Judith Campbell wrote a lovely biography and tribute to Her Majesty which not only chronicles the history of the long-reigning Monarch and her good works, but also her personal tastes and activities.


Lavish color-plates and historical photographs illustrate the book and give us a rare peek into the private life of one of the world’s most famous and important people.

Let’s take a look inside.

Awwww.

Young Elizabeth with Queen Mary, her "Grandmother Britain."

Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh enjoy their time at Balmoral.

Forever fashionable.



Her Majesty with her father, King George VI (and my fingers).

Elizabeth II follows in the footsteps of Britain's great queens.

Wearing the Cambridge Emeralds.

Just sitting at home.

I concur.  Betty rules.  Ok.

Nice wheels.