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My Husband and I: The Inside Story of 70 Years of the Royal Marriage

door Ingrid Seward

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When a young Princess Elizabeth met and fell in love with the dashing Naval Lieutenant Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, it wasn't without its problems. The romance between the sailor prince and the young princess brought a splash of colour to a nation still in the grip of post-war austerity. When they married in Westminster Abbey in November 1947, there were 3000 guests, including six kings and seven queens. Within five years, as Queen Elizabeth II, she would ascend to the throne and later be crowned in front of millions watching through the new medium of television. Throughout her record-breaking reign, she relied on the formidable partnership she had made with her consort. Now, after 70 years of their marriage, acclaimed royal biographer Ingrid Seward sheds new light on their relationship and its impact on their family and on the nation. In My Husband and I, we discover the challenges faced by Prince Philip as he has had to learn to play second fiddle to the Queen in all their public engagements, but we also get a revealing insight into how their relationship operates behind closed doors. As the years have gone by, there have been rumours of marital troubles, fierce debates over how to bring up their children, and they have had to deal with family traumas - from scandalous divorces to shocking deaths - in the full glare of the public eye. But somehow, their relationship has endured and provided a model of constancy to inspire all around them. This book is not only a vivid portrait of a hugely important marriage, it is a celebration of the power of love.… (meer)
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Devotion to duty, steadfastness and stability are the synonymous with the Queen. Ingrid Seward has written a sympathetic biography of the British monarch and her husband. The Netflix series, The Crown, the Queen becoming the longest serving British monarch and the next generation have increased interest in Royal Family.
The book is no tell-all, no revelations or salacious gossip. Prince Phillip's gaffes are referred to and explained away as humour or response to boredom. The Prince's love life outside the marriage is also dealt with and found wanting. The Prince elicits sympathy. He has devoted his life to giving unwavering supporting to the Queen.
The family's trials and tribulations, including it's lowest point -- Princess Diana's death -- are covered. For those familiar with the family, there's no new incformation; for others interested in learning more, this easy-to-read account is a good place to start. ( )
  Neil_333 | Mar 6, 2020 |
This is an interesting look inside the marriage of the heads of the Royal Family. A number of the reviews show criticism for glossing over the parts of history concerning Diana, but the book is not about her, it's about the relationship and marriage between the Queen and Prince Philip and shows how they have successfully negotiated problems and challenges within their 70 years of marriage and within the monarchy. It's an excellent and informative book for anyone who knows little about the history of the Royal Family. ( )
  JFHilborne | Mar 17, 2019 |
Prince Philip & Queen Elizabeth, written in the year of their 70th wedding anniversary. Very well done & interesting. I learned a lot. ( )
  JeanetteSkwor | May 9, 2018 |
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When a young Princess Elizabeth met and fell in love with the dashing Naval Lieutenant Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, it wasn't without its problems. The romance between the sailor prince and the young princess brought a splash of colour to a nation still in the grip of post-war austerity. When they married in Westminster Abbey in November 1947, there were 3000 guests, including six kings and seven queens. Within five years, as Queen Elizabeth II, she would ascend to the throne and later be crowned in front of millions watching through the new medium of television. Throughout her record-breaking reign, she relied on the formidable partnership she had made with her consort. Now, after 70 years of their marriage, acclaimed royal biographer Ingrid Seward sheds new light on their relationship and its impact on their family and on the nation. In My Husband and I, we discover the challenges faced by Prince Philip as he has had to learn to play second fiddle to the Queen in all their public engagements, but we also get a revealing insight into how their relationship operates behind closed doors. As the years have gone by, there have been rumours of marital troubles, fierce debates over how to bring up their children, and they have had to deal with family traumas - from scandalous divorces to shocking deaths - in the full glare of the public eye. But somehow, their relationship has endured and provided a model of constancy to inspire all around them. This book is not only a vivid portrait of a hugely important marriage, it is a celebration of the power of love.

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