A very special Ladybird edition to commemorate the extraordinary life of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Learn all about the Queen's early childhood, coronation, family life, legacy and the way she shaped the modern monarchy for an astonishing seventy years. This Ladybird Book also features fascinating facts about the number of Prime Ministers and leaders the Queen met, the countries she visited, her Jubilee celebrations and more.

Robin Nunn has travelled with the Queen for over 20 years. Granted exceptional access to the Royal family he has taken some of the most enduring official and informal images of Her Majesty ever photographed. They capture an unusual naturalness and ease combined with the dignity appropriate to royal occasions. Whatever and whenever they were taken, these magnificent pictures have in common that each shows the humour and pleasure that the Queen takes in her daily encounters with people all over the world. It is there for all to see in her justly famed charming and dazzling smile. Together with the text featuring real life accounts of the pleasure and joy experienced by members of the public when they have met the Queen, Happy and Glorious is a unique tribute from the people, in words and pictures, to Her Royal Majesty in the year of her 80th birthday.

A wonderful Ladybird souvenir edition to celebrate the birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Filled with official photographs and information about her childhood, coronation, family life, political significance and becoming a great-grandmother, this book is the perfect gift for any fan of the Royal Family.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has carried out her role as Sovereign with flawless professionalism. Her demeanour has been perfect, and in the seventy years she has reigned she has epitomised all the hallmarks of an iconic sovereign beloved of her people. As Heir Presumptive, the young Princess Elizabeth received special tuition in law and constitutional history to prepare her for her future role as Sovereign. When she succeeded her father, King George VI, on 6th February 1952, Elizabeth was only twenty-five years old. Married for just five years with two young children, her life changed irrevocably. The responsibilities of monarchy have taken precedence over all else, and the public duties invariably have first call on the Queen's time and energy. This book celebrates the highlights and challenges of the Queen's reign over the past seven decades: Recalls Princess Elizabeth's childhood and the war years Includes accounts of the Accession and Coronation when she was still a young woman Details each decade of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, focussing on both her working life and her family Describes in detail a typical working day for the sovereign A special focus on the enduring contribution Her Majesty has made to life in the UK and the Commonwealth, as well as her enviable reputation worldwide A true celebration in honour of our Queen's Platinum Jubilee