A lovely portrait of a great lady. It is nice to have 'inside info' on our Queen in her daily life. She's not so much different to us really, just a lot more restricted in her public persona. This is a very interesting book and well worth reading, especially for those who think the Monarch doesn't work. I can tell you she does - hard. It is also very reassuring to get a sense of the Queen's commitment to her people. Only 3 1/2 stars as it is a bit long-winded in places, but there are some fascinating facts and rituals I had never heard of. ( )