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Queen Elizabeth II (Penguin Monarchs)
Queen Elizabeth II (Penguin Monarchs) | Douglas Hurd
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In September 2015 Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's longest-reigning monarch. During her long lifetime Britain and the world have changed beyond recognition, yet throughout she has stood steadfast as a lasting emblem of stability, continuity and public service. Historian and senior politician Douglas Hurd has seen the Queen at close quarters, as Home Secretary and then on overseas expeditions as Foreign Secretary. Here he considers the life and role of Britain's most greatly admired monarch, who, inheriting a deep sense of duty from her father George VI, has weathered national and family crises, seen the end of an Empire and heard voices raised in favour of the break-up of the United Kingdom. Hurd creates an arresting portrait of a woman deeply conservative by nature yet possessing a ready acceptance of modern life and the awareness that, for things to stay the same, they must change. With a preface by HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge
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rubyslippersreads
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Happy birthday to Queen Elizabeth II! 🎂👑❤️ She's had her share of #familyproblems, and it's a #shame that her last Corgi is gone, so I hope she gets some #flowers. And if she's #cleaninoutmycloset, I'd love to see the vintage gowns, not to mention the hats and handbags. #aprilbookishmadness #readingresolutions #aprella #hopintospring #multitasking

Tanisha_A That pretty pink pop! 7y
JillR We went to a fashion exhibition of the Queen‘s clothing two years ago at Buckingham Palace - some of her earlier outfits were amazing and I saw her in a whole new light from that perspective 👑 7y
Reviewsbylola Yeah I‘d raid her closet anyway!! 7y
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Reviewsbylola @annied this is right up your alley. 7y
CouronneDhiver I love that Funko! She‘s the best 👑 7y
Dragon She‘s 92 and still going strong. I love her bright colours. I saw her close up when she was coming out of the Cathedral here. Her skin was so beautiful and she was in her Eighties at the time. 7y
rubyslippersreads @Dragon I read that she wears bright colors to be sure people can see her in a crowd. 😊 7y
rubyslippersreads @JillR The outfits portrayed in "The Crown" made me realize how gorgeous some of her clothes were. 7y
rubyslippersreads @Tanisha_A @CouronneDhiver I know! I just had to have her. ❤️👑 7y
rubyslippersreads @Reviewsbylola @AnnieD Wouldn't it be fun to raid her closet? 😄👑 7y
Dragon Thanks @rubyslippersreads I didn‘t know that. So gracious. 💙 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y
Marla Where did you find her and the corgi?! I need to have her. I love the queen. 7y
TrishB I have that funko too 👍🏻 it‘s fun. 7y
Mdargusch Wow! So well done. 😁 7y
Sophoclessweetheart Elizabeth II is my very least favourite monarch (and at that I‘m British! Lol) but that funko is so damn cute! 😍😹 7y
emilyhaldi It's fun watching her fashions on The Crown!! 7y
LeahBergen Her last corgi is gone?? 😫 7y
rubyslippersreads @LeahBergen Sadly, yes, but she does still have two "dorgies'" one of which is the result of Princess Margaret's dachshund escaping and having his way with a corgi. ? (edited) 7y
rubyslippersreads @Marla I ordered her from the BBC Shop. I don't know if they still have her, but I see you can pre-order her from Amazon. 7y
vkois88 I love your caption 😂😂 7y
GripLitGrl Love everything about your post 👍💕 7y
ValerieAndBooks Maybe having a new great-grandson today will cheer her up 😊! 7y
EvieBee 😍😍😍 7y
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MKbookworm
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So this happened today 👸🏻🇬🇧 #notbookrelated

Kaye ~W~O~W~. That is exciting ! ✨⭐️✨👑. That would be so neat to see the Queen. If I ever got to ask her a question, I‘d ask what she carries in her pocketbook. 7y
LauraBrook Whoa!!!! I‘m so envious! 7y
Wife I really like her!😍 7y
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Abby-J
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Reading in my corgi socks and drinking tea. This is the closest I shall ever come to being Queen.

Stephykitten 🤣 8y
Librariana 😍 Those are THE BEST socks! Much awesome!! 8y
GypsyKat So cute!!! 8y
RiotMom 😂😂😂 8y
Abby-J @librariana @GypsyKat Thanks. They came in a three pack from Old Navy. 8y
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BookishMarginalia
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@WanderingBookaneer has prepared quite a spread for dinner tonight! On the viewing agenda: The Great American Baking Show semifinal and The Queen coronation episode.

Lola My favorite kind of dinner 👍🏻 8y
MrBook MMMMMMMM 8y
becausetrains Why have I not watched the Great American Baking Show yet 🍞🍰🍪🤓 8y
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geekerydo Yum! 8y
britt_brooke Looks yummy! 8y
jmtrivera That looks amazing. Do you need help munching on that? 😆 8y
Texreader Mmmmmm!!! 8y
B.Reader Good thing you have snacks! 8y
DrJAdMerricksson I'm going to ninja those olives away! 8y
lynneamch I'm with you on the baking show! Will have to check out the Queen one. I first heard about it today at Zumba. Love The Royals (totally different, I know--just saying.) 8y
SaraFair @becausetrains -I r e a l l y recommend it! You wont believe that there are such nice people in America. I guess cause they are bakers. And Mary Berry!!! And recipes and flavors that you have heard of, lol. 8y
becausetrains @SaraFair sold! I put bakers in the same category as book people 🤓 8y
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rubyslippersreads
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Just getting around to posting my #BookOutlet haul. 😀

saresmoore Wow, yes to all of these. Great selections! 8y
jessberk13 I love BookOutlet! I've had some amazing steals on that site. My most recent purchase was a ton of cookbooks to gift my aunt for Christmas during their 50/50 cookbooks sale! 8y
GlitteryOtters 💕👏 8y
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Faibka Wonderful! 😍 8y
LeahBergen Nice!!! 💗💗 8y
rubyslippersreads @saresmoore @GlitteryOtters @Faibka @LeahBergen Thanks--I had a lot of fun shopping! 😸 8y
rubyslippersreads @jessica That 30% off sale was too tempting to resist! 😄 8y
brennahawleycraig What's the name of the one that starts with Millionaire? 8y
brennahawleycraig Thanks!! That looks super interesting! 8y
brennahawleycraig Awesome! Rookie Litsy over here, I love finding new people to follow! 8y
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