Robert Hardman

Una obra monumental escrita por el biógrafo de referencia de la familia real inglesa, Robert Hardman.Isabel II no nació para ser reina. Sin embargo, desde su llegada al trono en 1952 se convirtió en una de las principales figuras de la segunda mitad del siglo XX y principios del XXI. Su ingenio y determinacion le han permitido dirigir a su familia y a su pueblo durante mas de setenta años de cambios sociales sin precedentes. Vivio una Guerra Mundial, se enfrento a crisis constitucionales y amenazas de muerte, salvo a la Commonwealth, fue testigo de las idas y venidas de sucesivos primeros ministros, conquisto a los lideres mundiales, fue criticada y alabada por los medios de comunicacion y condujo a su familia a traves de una serie de escandalos publicos que amenazaron la pervivencia de la Monarquia.Con un acceso sin precedentes a la Familia Real, a su personal, a sus amigos y a los Archivos Reales, este libro ofrece una mirada novedosa y rigurosa a nuestra historia contemporanea a traves de una de las figuras publicas que mejor la han definido. Robert Hardman, uno de los principales expertos en la Familia Real, ofrece el libro mas completo y original sobre la inigualable Isabel II, tanto en calidad de monarca moderna como de mujer de Estado de talla internacional.Se trata de una obra fascinante sobre la supervivencia y la renovacion del sistema dinastico, que abarca la abdicacion, la guerra, el romance, el desafio y la tragedia. Un retrato unico de una lider que sigue siendo tan intrigante hoy como el dia en que ascendio al trono a los veinticinco años de edad.Incluye nuevas revelaciones, detalles apasionantes y anecdotas sorprendentes en cada pagina. Describe con la misma precision los asuntos mas importantes que los menores, el poder y la familia. Hardman no solo se limita a contar la vida de la Reina, sino que la define a ella y a su epoca.Simon Sebag Montefiore, autor deLos Romanov yJerusalenNo solo nos presenta a la verdadera Isabel II, sino que tambien nos recuerda, a menudo de forma conmovedora, que hemos vivido uno de los mayores reinados de la historia.Andrew Roberts, autor deChurchill.La biografiaUn retrato bellamente escrito y bien informado de una monarca sin parangon y de una era a la que legara su nombre.Peter Hennesy, premio Orwell de periodismo

By acclaimed royal biographer and author of Queen of Our Times, Robert Hardman, Charles III is a brilliant account of a tumultuous period in British history, full of intriguing insider detail and the real stories behind the sadness, the dazzling pomp, the challenges and the triumphs as Charles III sets out to make his mark.How would or could he fill the shoes of the record-breaking Elizabeth II? With fresh debates about the monarchy, political upheavals and a steady flow of damning headlines unleashed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Charles could not afford to put a foot wrong. Hardman draws on unrivalled access to the Royal Family, friends of the King and Queen, key officials and courtiers, plus unpublished royal papers, to chart the transition from those emotionally charged days following the death of the late Queen all through that make or break first year on the throne.This book also reveals how Charles III is determined to move ahead at speed, the vital role played by Queen Camilla, the Kings relationships with his sons and the rest of his family, his plans for reforming the monarchy and how he is taking his place on the world stage.Charles III is a fascinating portrait of a hard-working, modern monarch, determined to remain true to himself and to his Queen, to make a difference, to weather the storms and, whats more, to enjoy it.

A Sunday Times Book of the YearQueen Of Our Times is the definitive biography of Queen Elizabeth II by one of Britain's leading royal authorities, Robert Hardman. This commemorative edition includes an epilogue reflecting upon Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, her passing and her funeral.'Sensational' - Kirsty Young, The Platinum Pageant (BBC)With fascinating revelations from those who knew her best and special access to unseen royal papers granted by Elizabeth II herself, author and royal expert Robert Hardman explores the full, astonishing life of our longest reigning monarch in this authoritative yet intimate biography.The book also charts the way in which the Queen raised the future King Charles III as both son and heir - and his own path to the Throne.Elizabeth was not born to be queen, being third in line to the throne. Yet from her accession as a young mother of two in 1952 to the age of Covid-19, she proved an astute and quietly determined figure, leading her family and her people through more than seventy years of unprecedented social change. She faced constitutional crises, confronted threats against her life, unified the Commonwealth, saw fifteen British prime ministers come and go, charmed world leaders, and steered her family through a lifetime in the public eye. Her Platinum Jubilee was celebrated in June 2022 and her death mourned months later, both events a reminder of the huge impact she had made.Queen of Our Times is a must-read study of dynastic survival and renewal, spanning abdication, war, romance, danger and tragedy. It is a compelling portrait of a leader whose legacy of steadfast service lives on.