PRE-ORDER THE PAPERBACK NOWA revelatory account of how King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's
loving marriage unexpectedly saved the monarchy during World War II and how they raised their
daughter to become Queen Elizabeth II based on exclusive access to the Royal ArchivesFrom the
bestselling author of Elizabeth the Queen and Prince Charles___________Granted special access
by Queen Elizabeth II to her parents' letters and diaries and to the papers of their close
friends and family Sally Bedell Smith brings the love story of this iconic royal couple to
vibrant life. This deeply researched and revealing book shows how a loving and devoted marriage
helped the unexpected King and Queen meet the challenges of World War II lead a nation
solidify the public's faith in the monarchy and raise their daughters Princess Elizabeth and
Princess Margaret. From the abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936 to King George VI's fierce
leadership as we navigated World War II this is the definitive account of not only the man
behind the throne but the woman - and the marriage - that made his reign so successful.
Forming relationships with Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt and inspiring the British
people with their courage and compassion during the blitz George VI and Elizabeth also raised
their daughter Princess Elizabeth. It was from her parents' leadership that she spent her
childhood learning watching and preparing to become the future queen. In this deeply personal
account Sally Bedell Smith gives us an inside view of the lives struggles hopes and
triumphs of King George VI and Elizabeth during a dramatic time in history.
