Elizabeth II. Queen of the World. Monarch and Stateswoman

Robert Hardman has covered various aspects of royal life for over twenty years and is the author of the film and book Monarchy. The Royal Family at Work. He collaborates with the London newspaper Daily Mail. Elizabeth II is an iconic monarch who for twenty years never dared to venture beyond the Isle of Wight, but has since visited more than 130 countries around the world, fulfilling her duties as a diplomat and stateswoman. Over the years of her reign, the world stage has changed beyond recognition. The queen has looked at the planet and its inhabitants longer than any other head of state and interacts with the world unlike any other monarch in modern history. Her life is full of drama, intrigue, exotic and sometimes dangerous episodes, heroes, conmen, pomp and glamour, but at its core is the image of a woman who has won the hearts of the entire world. You will learn: • about the queen's most high-profile tours • about the subtleties of royal etiquette • about Elizabeth II's relationships with the leaders of countries and Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom • about the difficult path of rapprochement with Russia, Germany, Ireland, and China • about the role of Prince Charles, Princess Diana, and other members of the royal family. Simply magnificent! This is a captivating, engaging, and authoritative tour de force that illuminates the queen's path as a historical figure, head of state, and celebrity with equal flair. The book features a unique combination of insider anecdotes, deep insights, personal experience, and superb storytelling from the outstanding British royal commentator, Simon Jonathan Sebag-Montefiore, PhD, journalist and bestselling author of Young Stalin, The Court of the Red Monarch