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Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch

By: Ruth Cowen
Narrated by: Jennie Bond, Tim Piggott-Smith, Lindsay Duncan
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On the occasion of the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, respected royal broadcaster Jennie Bond explores the life of the longest reigning British monarch.

Born a minor royal, Elizabeth is now the most recognisable woman in the world. Admired by many, she has reigned through a period of unprecedented change, keeping the monarchy strong and consistent despite the end of empire, public scandals and private loss.

This newly written history uses actors and eyewitness observation to bring to life the story of this most remarkable woman.

When you add Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch to your library you will receive all 8 episodes, each with a runtime of approximately 30 minutes.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: A Sheltered Childhood

    Ep. 1: A Sheltered Childhood
    Oct 25 2017

    Elizabeth is born. Tales of early childhood. The King dies, and the Wallis Simpson crisis ensues. King George VI is crowned.

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    30 mins
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  • Ep. 2: From Princess to Queen

    Ep. 2: From Princess to Queen
    Oct 25 2017

    July 1939: Elizabeth meets Philip, her future husband. The War Years. The Royal wedding. Charles is born.

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    32 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Coronation and Commonwealth

    Ep. 3: Coronation and Commonwealth
    Oct 25 2017

    Elizabeth is crowned. Elizabeth and Philip embark on a huge tour of the Commonwealth.

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    26 mins
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Easy listen

Could of been more in depth... Nothing really new here but as a 'royal tragic' I enjoyed this format. I don't think I would of purchased it but as a freebie it was quite doable.. I thought the chapter breakdowns of her life well done.

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Really enjoyed it, lots of interesting tidbits.

The narrator and guest voices really rocked in setting the seen and making it seem a tiny bit like you are there in history.

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great

I enjoyed listening to this story it is eye opening and a good listen for someone who grew up in the commonwealth I learnt some history

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