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The Queen and Prince Philip: The Early Years
A celebration of the love story between Britain’s longest reigning monarch and her royal consort.
‘If I am asked today what I think about family life after 25 years of marriage, I can reply with simplicity and conviction. I am for it.’ – The Queen, 20th November 1972
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip enjoyed seventy-three years of happy married life together – the longest marriage of any royal British couple in history.
But how did they meet? What did their families think of their burgeoning relationship? What obstacles did the young couple face before and after their marriage? And how did a childhood friendship grow into the love story of the century?
In The Queen and Prince Philip royal biographer Helen Cathcart superbly reconstructs the early years of Elizabeth and Philip’s relationship, tracing their growing affection from the summer of 1939, when ‘Lilibet’ was a teenager and Philip a dashing navy cadet, through their wartime courtship and magnificent wedding in 1947 at Westminster Abbey. She skillfully narrates their adjustment to new parenthood in Clarence House and how, shortly afterwards, both their lives changed forever when Elizabeth ascended the throne as Queen in 1952 and Philip became Prince Consort.
Set against a revealing background of family and wider social events, this is the first full story of their early years together as husband and wife documented from family letters, royal journals and the personal recollections of those close to the royal couple.
‘If I am asked today what I think about family life after 25 years of marriage, I can reply with simplicity and conviction. I am for it.’ – The Queen, 20th November 1972
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip enjoyed seventy-three years of happy married life together – the longest marriage of any royal British couple in history.
But how did they meet? What did their families think of their burgeoning relationship? What obstacles did the young couple face before and after their marriage? And how did a childhood friendship grow into the love story of the century?
In The Queen and Prince Philip royal biographer Helen Cathcart superbly reconstructs the early years of Elizabeth and Philip’s relationship, tracing their growing affection from the summer of 1939, when ‘Lilibet’ was a teenager and Philip a dashing navy cadet, through their wartime courtship and magnificent wedding in 1947 at Westminster Abbey. She skillfully narrates their adjustment to new parenthood in Clarence House and how, shortly afterwards, both their lives changed forever when Elizabeth ascended the throne as Queen in 1952 and Philip became Prince Consort.
Set against a revealing background of family and wider social events, this is the first full story of their early years together as husband and wife documented from family letters, royal journals and the personal recollections of those close to the royal couple.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 13, 2021
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About the author
Helen Cathcart
53 books7 followersHelen Cathcart was a prolific writer about the Royal Family, who enjoyed enormous success with her books in the 1960s and 1970s. These emerged with regularity, sold well and were largely enjoyed (if not always at Buckingham Palace). One mystery surrounded the author – she was never seen. Occasionally journalists visited her agent, Harold Albert at his cottage near Liphook, and suspected that Helen Cathcart did not exist. Invariably they left less convinced. Only when Harold Albert died was it revealed – in an obituary written by Hugo Vickers – that Harold Albert and Helen Cathcart were one and the same.
Hugo Vickers explains that the story of Harold Albert himself was considerably more interesting than anything that Helen Cathcart herself wrote. He had a grim early life, his father deserting his mother when he was a child, he was entirely self-educated and became in time a prolific and successful journalist, personally interviewing both Hitler and Mussolini before the war. He wrote a successful novel, Café People. In the war he was imprisoned in Wormwood Scrubs as a conscientious objector and then he created Helen Cathcart. In his later life he ghosted the biography of Prince Philip written by Queen Alexandra of Yugoslavia and he wrote the books.
Hugo Vickers explains that the story of Harold Albert himself was considerably more interesting than anything that Helen Cathcart herself wrote. He had a grim early life, his father deserting his mother when he was a child, he was entirely self-educated and became in time a prolific and successful journalist, personally interviewing both Hitler and Mussolini before the war. He wrote a successful novel, Café People. In the war he was imprisoned in Wormwood Scrubs as a conscientious objector and then he created Helen Cathcart. In his later life he ghosted the biography of Prince Philip written by Queen Alexandra of Yugoslavia and he wrote the books.
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April 25, 2021
4 Stars
This was a lovely read inspired by the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II's husband of 73 years, Prince Philip. The book was actually written in 1987 to mark their marriage of 40 years at that point. It chronicles how Elizabeth and Philip met through royal circles, their engagement/wedding, how their life changed after Elizabeth's early/unexpected assumption of the throne, the birth of their "two sets" of children, and ending with the marriages of their daughter Princess Anne, sons Charles and Andrew, and the birth of some of their grandchildren. Again, this book was written in 1987, and so much has happened in the Windsor realm since then. However, this actually made the read quite nice and focused on the early years, as stated in the book's title.
The writing style was crisp and enjoyable, as it was clearly written by a British subject. Very clean, classy, but substantive in details. Some delightful facts I gleaned from the book all added up to the true partnership of this marriage. Philip was a stalwart help mate to the Queen. Although he didn't share reading the classified papers in those blasted red boxes each morning, he was very interested and intelligent with opinions on things. The Queen valued his input and they both helped with each other's speeches.
I also loved reading about the private wing of Windsor Castle that they made into a cozy and beloved home. It made me understand why Queen Elizabeth II always considered Buckingham Palace her working office during the week, but Windsor was home on the weekends. When you have a passion and read a lot of books on a subject, it's always nice to find hidden treasure in some new kernels of information. This re-issue of a gem was a pleasant read that highlights the successful marriage of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
Thank you to the publisher Sapere Books who provided an advance reader copy via NetGalley.
This was a lovely read inspired by the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II's husband of 73 years, Prince Philip. The book was actually written in 1987 to mark their marriage of 40 years at that point. It chronicles how Elizabeth and Philip met through royal circles, their engagement/wedding, how their life changed after Elizabeth's early/unexpected assumption of the throne, the birth of their "two sets" of children, and ending with the marriages of their daughter Princess Anne, sons Charles and Andrew, and the birth of some of their grandchildren. Again, this book was written in 1987, and so much has happened in the Windsor realm since then. However, this actually made the read quite nice and focused on the early years, as stated in the book's title.
The writing style was crisp and enjoyable, as it was clearly written by a British subject. Very clean, classy, but substantive in details. Some delightful facts I gleaned from the book all added up to the true partnership of this marriage. Philip was a stalwart help mate to the Queen. Although he didn't share reading the classified papers in those blasted red boxes each morning, he was very interested and intelligent with opinions on things. The Queen valued his input and they both helped with each other's speeches.
I also loved reading about the private wing of Windsor Castle that they made into a cozy and beloved home. It made me understand why Queen Elizabeth II always considered Buckingham Palace her working office during the week, but Windsor was home on the weekends. When you have a passion and read a lot of books on a subject, it's always nice to find hidden treasure in some new kernels of information. This re-issue of a gem was a pleasant read that highlights the successful marriage of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
Thank you to the publisher Sapere Books who provided an advance reader copy via NetGalley.
April 18, 2021
Reading this lovely book (first published in 1987), on the day of Prince Philip’s funeral is bittersweet. To go back to the beginning of their relationship, when they were young and vitally alive, is such a contrast to this sad day with the Queen metaphorically and physically alone in a pew at the funeral service. Yet I felt my spirits lifted as I got caught up in their love story, learned better who they were when they met and as their love grew. Highly recommended for fans of the Royal family, British history, and stories of true love. Out now.
5 of 5 Stars
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5 of 5 Stars
#TheQueenandPrincePhilipTheEarlyYears #NetGalley
Thanks to the author, Sapere Books, and NetGalley for the ARC. Opinions are mine.
April 17, 2021
With Prince Philip’s passing a week ago, I was very interested in reading this new book about his and Queen Elizabeth’s lives together. I found this book on their early years and its just perfect for what I wanted. A love story for the ages. Its part of The Royal House of Windsor, which has 2 books, this one and The Queen Mother. Prince Philip is being laid to rest today and is certainly on the minds of millions. He was 99 years old, and they had a very long and happy marriage of 73 years, which I believe I read is a royal record. It’s an amazingly long time for a couple to be together and it highlights the love story and good match between these two.
I found the book to be an enjoyable relating of their early years together, taken from family letters, royal journals, and personal memories of those who knew them best. Recommended. I will be reading the other book in this set next when it comes out on April 28th, since I liked this one so well. I found an article in the New York Times/SunSentinel from November 1997 which claims that Helen Cathcart is actually the pen name for one Harold Albert who died on October 20th, 1997 at the age of 88. So I’m very puzzled who the real author of this new book is. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-... Advance electronic review copy was provided by NetGalley, author Helen Cathcart, and the publisher.
I found the book to be an enjoyable relating of their early years together, taken from family letters, royal journals, and personal memories of those who knew them best. Recommended. I will be reading the other book in this set next when it comes out on April 28th, since I liked this one so well. I found an article in the New York Times/SunSentinel from November 1997 which claims that Helen Cathcart is actually the pen name for one Harold Albert who died on October 20th, 1997 at the age of 88. So I’m very puzzled who the real author of this new book is. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-... Advance electronic review copy was provided by NetGalley, author Helen Cathcart, and the publisher.
March 5, 2023
As part of my Royalty 2023 project I’m hoping to learn more about the Windsor/Mountbatten/whatever the last name may be today. This is probably my weakest focus I have of the British royal family. It stops right around David and Wallis I think, George V maybe. This book was a breath of fresh air compared to most of the British history I’ve read. These two were definitely a love match. But I’m thinking there were definitely some disgruntled issues hovering around Prince Phillip not always feeling like the man wearing the pants in the family. Regardless it was sweet to read about their early days, their days of early parenthood, their charities, their travels around their kingdom, etc. i really did close the book believing in how much they cared about each other and how it did at times bother them that they didn’t have any free time to spend with their children. I think that could have been handled better, but what do I know?
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April 27, 2021
This seemed well written,researched and was a charming look at Prince Philip and the Queen's earlier relationship.Although,on reflection I think I would have preferred a more up close and personal biography rather than just following the events they attended and who they were with.The stories seemed to get side tracked from our main couple.I did enjoy it however and I just couldn't pass up the chance to read something featuring Prince Philip as we are currently remembering his life.Much thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
April 22, 2021
Very interesting book, highly recommended for all lovers of The Crown.
Full of historical facts and easy to read, this biography is based on letters, journals and of course some romantic embellishments.
Even though I read it in a sad moment, this read is absolutely highly enjoyable!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Full of historical facts and easy to read, this biography is based on letters, journals and of course some romantic embellishments.
Even though I read it in a sad moment, this read is absolutely highly enjoyable!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
April 19, 2021
The Queen and Prince Philip: The Early Years by Helen Cathcart is a wonderful biographical account of the relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
I truly loved this book. While I knew quite a bit about what was discussed, it was still wonderful to read their meeting, developing relationship, marriage, and early years together through a different view and narrative. The author has clearly done her research, and presents the historical narrative in an easy-to-read and engaging way so that the book flew by and before I knew it, I turned to the last page...hoping for even more.
A truly wonderful story of two remarkable individuals that I respect and look up to in regards to their relationship together and as individuals as well.
5/5 stars
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I truly loved this book. While I knew quite a bit about what was discussed, it was still wonderful to read their meeting, developing relationship, marriage, and early years together through a different view and narrative. The author has clearly done her research, and presents the historical narrative in an easy-to-read and engaging way so that the book flew by and before I knew it, I turned to the last page...hoping for even more.
A truly wonderful story of two remarkable individuals that I respect and look up to in regards to their relationship together and as individuals as well.
5/5 stars
Thank you NG and Sapere Books for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.
I am posting this review to my GR, Bookbub, Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts immediately. Published 4/14/21.
April 18, 2021
The poignant images of our beloved monarch sitting alone at her husbands funeral resonated across the world this weekend. Seeing her so frail & broken as she said goodbye to her strength, her stay, her beloved Consort.
This was a beautifully written, love story of our two favourite Royals Philip & his beloved Lilibet. With a relationship spanning over 73 years; from their courtship, their wedding, the births of their children & grandchildren, this book truly was a fitting tribute to them both & their relationship is something we can only wish to aspire to.
This book left me with a bittersweet smile on my face.
Many thanks to Netgalley for my ARC in return for my honest review.
𝗜 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 5 ⭐ 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
This was a beautifully written, love story of our two favourite Royals Philip & his beloved Lilibet. With a relationship spanning over 73 years; from their courtship, their wedding, the births of their children & grandchildren, this book truly was a fitting tribute to them both & their relationship is something we can only wish to aspire to.
This book left me with a bittersweet smile on my face.
Many thanks to Netgalley for my ARC in return for my honest review.
𝗜 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 5 ⭐ 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
February 1, 2023
Biography of the marriage between United Kingdom's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Although the writing was a bit strange at times (I couldn't quite place why it felt this way except that some sentences were constructed in an odd order) and there was some extraneous information, I enjoyed this account of their marriage. If this version is to be believed, Elizabeth and Philip shared a mutual love, respect, and fondness for each other, and I loved how they enjoyed teasing and pulling pranks on each other. Quite a few of the shared moments were romantic and swoonworthy.
Location: England and beyond
Although the writing was a bit strange at times (I couldn't quite place why it felt this way except that some sentences were constructed in an odd order) and there was some extraneous information, I enjoyed this account of their marriage. If this version is to be believed, Elizabeth and Philip shared a mutual love, respect, and fondness for each other, and I loved how they enjoyed teasing and pulling pranks on each other. Quite a few of the shared moments were romantic and swoonworthy.
Location: England and beyond
May 15, 2022
I didn’t read anything really new about The Queen and Prince Philip but, it was a lovely book 🥰
May 9, 2021
The late Harold Albert (writing under the pen-name Helen Cathcart) was one of the best royal biographers at work during the second part of the 20th century and the reedtion of this book should definitely be welcomed by anyone interested by the lives of Queen Elizabeth and the late Prince Philip. It's a captivating and very detailed biography of a couple and the evolution of their relationship from their first encounter in 1939 to roughly the end of the 60s. An exhaustive portrait of the early years of an exceptional marriage and its undeniable place and importance in contemporary British history. I really enjoyed rereading this incredible book yesterday. It allowed me, in my own humble way, to pay homage to the late Duke of Edinburgh. Many thanks to Sapere Books for making this terrific dual biography once again available and for the opportunity to obtain it via Netgalley.
April 18, 2021
In July of 1947, the King and Queen announce the engagement of their daughter, Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten. It had been a difficult time for the country as it was recovering from the aftermath of war and the winter had been extremely harsh. Therefore, a royal marriage was most welcome.
Elizabeth’s and Philip’s family had been close for years and they were even distant cousins. Their paths crossed when Elizabeth was age 12 and Philip was age 17. Earl Mouthbatten is credited with bringing them together.
Philip had been born in Greece but war in that country had his family sending him to England to be educated. He and Elizabeth enjoyed one another’s company and she decided at an early age that there would never be anyone else for her.
The couple had two children close together: Prince Charles and Princess Anne. It was 9 years before they had another two more children close together: Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.
The coupe worked very well together sharing their ideas and opinions. Philip was very protective of Elizabeth. They found humor everywhere. Unfortunately, they were apart for extended periods of time when Philip undertook commitments in far away places around the world.
I have read numerous books about the Queen and Prince Philip and found that this book held lots of information I had not read before. What a treat!
As everyone should know, Prince Philip died in April 2021 at the age of 99 after 73 years of marriage to Queen Elizabeth. Theirs has truly been a marriage to be admired by people everywhere. Rest in Peace, Prince Philip.
Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Elizabeth’s and Philip’s family had been close for years and they were even distant cousins. Their paths crossed when Elizabeth was age 12 and Philip was age 17. Earl Mouthbatten is credited with bringing them together.
Philip had been born in Greece but war in that country had his family sending him to England to be educated. He and Elizabeth enjoyed one another’s company and she decided at an early age that there would never be anyone else for her.
The couple had two children close together: Prince Charles and Princess Anne. It was 9 years before they had another two more children close together: Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.
The coupe worked very well together sharing their ideas and opinions. Philip was very protective of Elizabeth. They found humor everywhere. Unfortunately, they were apart for extended periods of time when Philip undertook commitments in far away places around the world.
I have read numerous books about the Queen and Prince Philip and found that this book held lots of information I had not read before. What a treat!
As everyone should know, Prince Philip died in April 2021 at the age of 99 after 73 years of marriage to Queen Elizabeth. Theirs has truly been a marriage to be admired by people everywhere. Rest in Peace, Prince Philip.
Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
September 18, 2022
An illuminating dual biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip from their childhood to the mid 1980s. The book dispels an often held view that they both were stiff and emotionally distant. While their work demanded a definite overlay of strength and stoicism, they were devoted to each other throughout their long marriage and were involved, physically and emotionally available parents. The book is delightfully free of tabloid sensationalism, focusing instead on the monarch and her consort as approachable humans.
June 25, 2021
As pleasant as it was to read about the meeting, courtship, and early years of marriage of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth, the story became tedious for me about the time her younger two children were born.
If you are interested in the details of the royal family in post-World War II through the 1950s as it relates to a young couple making a home and renovating properties and working Royal trips then you will enjoy this piece.
If you are interested in the details of the royal family in post-World War II through the 1950s as it relates to a young couple making a home and renovating properties and working Royal trips then you will enjoy this piece.
April 24, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I am quite impressed with this biography. I've read several biographies of QEII, Prince Philip, and both together, and I still learned a few new things. Cathcart did a wonderful job of pulling in more personality, what Elizabeth and Philip actually did/how they felt about things. She covers several different tours, and it was interesting to hear what happened behind the scenes and on their days off, rather than at official engagements.
I found her discussion of their parenting to be quite fascinating, as well. I don't believe it is the historian's job to judge people as good or bad, but Cathcart made her thoughts known here. Because this is very much a biography of their family, and not just Elizabeth and Philip, I would have loved to have slightly more information on the children.
My only tiny quibble is that this biography follows them all the way through the 1980s to when it was published in 1987- it isn't simply the early years as anyone would describe it. That's more of a title issue, though.
I am quite impressed with this biography. I've read several biographies of QEII, Prince Philip, and both together, and I still learned a few new things. Cathcart did a wonderful job of pulling in more personality, what Elizabeth and Philip actually did/how they felt about things. She covers several different tours, and it was interesting to hear what happened behind the scenes and on their days off, rather than at official engagements.
I found her discussion of their parenting to be quite fascinating, as well. I don't believe it is the historian's job to judge people as good or bad, but Cathcart made her thoughts known here. Because this is very much a biography of their family, and not just Elizabeth and Philip, I would have loved to have slightly more information on the children.
My only tiny quibble is that this biography follows them all the way through the 1980s to when it was published in 1987- it isn't simply the early years as anyone would describe it. That's more of a title issue, though.
April 25, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley and Sapere Books for a copy of “The Queen and Prince Philip: The Early Years” in exchange for my honest review.
It was a bittersweet read with Prince Philip’s passing. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about their lives when they were just starting out as a couple and as a young family.
The book detailed the intricate backgrounds of both Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh. How their families are interconnected, how they knew a lot of the same people. How on the day Princess Elizabeth was born one of the first visitors to King George V and Queen Mary was Prince Philip’s grandmother and her daughter Alice who was his mother. Queen Mary referred to Prince Philip as “a nice little boy with very blue eyes.” These ties were loose at times and at other times very tight.
At the heart of this story is a family. There was live, affection, loyalty, a sounding board for advice. But most important piece to take away was that they lived their home and their family time together.
It was a bittersweet read with Prince Philip’s passing. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about their lives when they were just starting out as a couple and as a young family.
The book detailed the intricate backgrounds of both Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh. How their families are interconnected, how they knew a lot of the same people. How on the day Princess Elizabeth was born one of the first visitors to King George V and Queen Mary was Prince Philip’s grandmother and her daughter Alice who was his mother. Queen Mary referred to Prince Philip as “a nice little boy with very blue eyes.” These ties were loose at times and at other times very tight.
At the heart of this story is a family. There was live, affection, loyalty, a sounding board for advice. But most important piece to take away was that they lived their home and their family time together.
April 30, 2021
The Queen and Prince Philip: The Early Years is a delightful read by Helen Cathcart.
I have never been a huge fan of the Royal family, but with recent events, I have become intrigued.
I am thrilled to have discovered this book, finding it lovely and sweet, as well as informative.
The author takes a look back at how Elizabeth and Philip meet and their family life that followed.
I'm not going to give much detail. Either you know a lot about them already, or you'll learn along the way. Actually, either way, you'll probably learn more through this book.
The writing is great, written in a British tone for sure. It's a great nod to the long romance between the couple.
This is definitely worth a read for anyone interested in the Royal family.
I have never been a huge fan of the Royal family, but with recent events, I have become intrigued.
I am thrilled to have discovered this book, finding it lovely and sweet, as well as informative.
The author takes a look back at how Elizabeth and Philip meet and their family life that followed.
I'm not going to give much detail. Either you know a lot about them already, or you'll learn along the way. Actually, either way, you'll probably learn more through this book.
The writing is great, written in a British tone for sure. It's a great nod to the long romance between the couple.
This is definitely worth a read for anyone interested in the Royal family.
April 18, 2021
229 pages
4 stars
This is a charming and heartwarming telling of the meeting of Queen Elizabeth and the late Prince Philip. They first met as children and she knew immediately that he was the man (boy at the time), for her.
The story is told honestly and with a remarkable clarity of mind. I enjoyed reading about Elizabeth and Philip's romance and enduring marriage.
I really liked this book. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of five is that the writing was rather stilted at times.
I want to thank NetGalley and Sapere Books for forwarding to me a copy of this very nice book for me to read, enjoy and review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
4 stars
This is a charming and heartwarming telling of the meeting of Queen Elizabeth and the late Prince Philip. They first met as children and she knew immediately that he was the man (boy at the time), for her.
The story is told honestly and with a remarkable clarity of mind. I enjoyed reading about Elizabeth and Philip's romance and enduring marriage.
I really liked this book. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of five is that the writing was rather stilted at times.
I want to thank NetGalley and Sapere Books for forwarding to me a copy of this very nice book for me to read, enjoy and review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
May 1, 2021
This book was originally published in 1987 to coincide with The Queen and Prince Philip's Ruby wedding anniversary. However it is interesting reading and all the more poignant due to the recent death of The Duke Of Edinburgh. It covers their first meeting engagement, marriage and coronation with quotes from other people in the Royal household. To begin with there are lots of family members mentioned and this can be confusing but once beyond that it was enjoyable
Many thanks to Netgalley and publishers for the opportunity to read the advanced copy in exchange for my own honest opinion
Many thanks to Netgalley and publishers for the opportunity to read the advanced copy in exchange for my own honest opinion
May 22, 2021
Reading biographies always gives you an insight that you might not have known otherwise. However it is hard to believe that there can be anything we think we don't already know about Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. The Royal Family of the past always made politically advantageous marriages. This was truly a love match. It was nice to see the little touches in their relationship that we may not have known. I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful book.
I received an advance copy from NetGalley for an unbiased review.
I received an advance copy from NetGalley for an unbiased review.
April 25, 2021
Great!!
I enjoyed this biography of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. It had a lot of details that I didn’t know. I was impressed by their devotion to each other and the love they had for each other. They seemed to be more hands on parents than I had read previously. I look forward to reading more.
I enjoyed this biography of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. It had a lot of details that I didn’t know. I was impressed by their devotion to each other and the love they had for each other. They seemed to be more hands on parents than I had read previously. I look forward to reading more.
April 26, 2021
Wonderful account of Prince Philip's courtship of Princess Elizabeth who would become the Queen of England in their early years of their marriage.
The author's writing style reminds me of fairy tale stories. I liked the style. It was a joy to read.
Thanks to Sapere Books and NetGalley for the gifted digital copy of the book.
The author's writing style reminds me of fairy tale stories. I liked the style. It was a joy to read.
Thanks to Sapere Books and NetGalley for the gifted digital copy of the book.
June 25, 2021
The Queen and her Prince
Rich with history and royal family lineage, this is a comprehensive look at courtship of The Queen and Prince Phillip. It details their first encounters through 1987, hence the title The Early Years. This was a pleasure to read.
Rich with history and royal family lineage, this is a comprehensive look at courtship of The Queen and Prince Phillip. It details their first encounters through 1987, hence the title The Early Years. This was a pleasure to read.
June 29, 2021
Interesting glimpse into the life and relationship of the Queen and Prince Philip. This was well researched and had just enough detail to make you feel that you know them. What a beautiful relationship they had!
I received a copy from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 21, 2022
Lovely insight into the late Queen and her great love, Prince Philip. Really enjoyed the development of her story - and it was the right time to read this book.
April 28, 2023
Really interesting deep dive into the early years of the Queen's reign.
June 20, 2025
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