The Queen's houses : Royal Britain at home
By: Titchmarsh, Alan
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BookPublisher: London : BBC Books, 2014Description: Hardback.ISBN: 9781849902175.DDC classification: 941.085 Summary: The Queen's life is dedicated to her public - every move is scrutinised, every word noted. But her homes are havens where peace can be found, away from watchful eyes; sanctuaries of private calm in a whirlwind life of public duty. In 'The Queen's Houses', Alan Titchmarsh takes us on a tour of the royal residences, examining the personal family stories behind these magnificent buildings. Through personal reflections, interviews with royal staff and meticulous historical research, Alan looks beyond the formal grandeur of Buckingham Palace, the imposing structure of Windsor Castle and the private escape offered by Balmoral and others. Illustrated with intimate family photographs and evocative memorabilia, 'The Queen's Houses' offers a glimpse of life behind the state banquets and sovereign duties - a respectful study of the royal family at home.
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The Queen's life is dedicated to her public - every move is scrutinised, every word noted. But her homes are havens where peace can be found, away from watchful eyes; sanctuaries of private calm in a whirlwind life of public duty. In 'The Queen's Houses', Alan Titchmarsh takes us on a tour of the royal residences, examining the personal family stories behind these magnificent buildings. Through personal reflections, interviews with royal staff and meticulous historical research, Alan looks beyond the formal grandeur of Buckingham Palace, the imposing structure of Windsor Castle and the private escape offered by Balmoral and others. Illustrated with intimate family photographs and evocative memorabilia, 'The Queen's Houses' offers a glimpse of life behind the state banquets and sovereign duties - a respectful study of the royal family at home.