The Queen Mother: Grandmother of a Nation

Born in 1900 in London, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon grew up to become one of the most beloved members of the British royal family. The biography follows her journey from a young aristocrat to queen consort when her husband, Prince Albert, unexpectedly ascended the throne as King George VI after his brother Edward VIII abdicated. She faced the challenges of World War II and the pressures of royal duty with warmth and resilience, earning the affection of the nation. The book also looks at her later years, culminating in her celebrated hundredth birthday, and examines why she remains affectionately remembered worldwide.