The Queen: 70 Glorious Years

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The documentary revealed that when Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne Britain was a very different place. However, many celebrities featured in the documentary went on to insist the Queen’s Coronation lifted the spirits of the public during a difficult time. Inside the royal family, there’s something approaching awe at the Queen’s achievements," says royal expert Andrew Morton. "Only they can truly appreciate what it’s like to occupy this unique public position. She is a one-off, irreplaceable. As Prince William once remarked of his grandmother, she’s been there, done that, got the T-shirt." A far less rosy picture of our national culture emerged from The Decade the Rich Won (BBC2, Tuesday of last week and 25 January). This was an appalling recital of, from 2008 onwards, governmental economic intervention on an eyewatering scale: trillions of pounds pumped into the system to ensure that banks and financial institutions don’t collapse, bringing down with them the whole system. But every move made the rich richer and the poor poorer. I am told by one lot that I have to wear something colourful so I can be seen in a crowd; and then you come along and tell me that I have to wear something pale and nondescript.”

The Queen: 70 Glorious Years is just one of many books being released to celebrate The Queen's platinum jubilee, but this is the official souvenir publication from the Royal Collection Trust.

The book highlights the memorable events during Queen Elizabeth II's reign in photographs. These photographs are accompanied by quotes and context and, as such, takes you on a photographic journey of her 70-year reign. There are several sections: Early Life, Iconic Portraits, the Role of the Monarch, Travelling the Kingdom and the Commonwealth, the Day Job, Family and Milestones. Recalling her own experience, Lulu said: “I would literally have a bath in front of the fire in a zinc bath once a week. The profits raised from the sale of this official range of commemorative items goes to the Royal Collection Trust. According to reports in 2018 from the Radio Times, the Queen replied: “There is no pleasing you people from the media. Narrated by Julie Walters, this warm and evocative programme is a reminder of how much the UK has evolved and developed during the Queen’s reign, and how we have all helped shape Britain.Platinum Jubilee beacons will also be lit throughout the UK, as well as in the capital city of every Commonwealth country. The Queen and family at her 1953 coronation. (Image credit: Getty) 'The Queen: 70 Glorious Years' release date Legendary broadcaster and a natural historian Sir David Attenborough will pay a personal tribute to the Queen. (Image credit: Getty) Unable to hide her annoyance, the Queen said: “Why do they go round and round when you want to talk?”

We in Britain, after the war, now we wanted to rejoice in this new Elizabethan age!” Brian Blessed exclaimed. Sir David was reportedly told off by the Queen during filming for a broadcast after he suggested she change costume. But the year leading up to her Jubilee has been one of the most challenging for the monarch, with family fractures and controversies, and the loss of her beloved husband Prince Philip on April 9, 2021. Yet she remains as devoted to her role as Queen as ever and determined to enjoy the planned celebrations. Speaking about how climate change will have an impact on the trees presented to the monarch over the next 50 years, the Queen ‒ who has planted over 1,500 trees all over the world ‒ quipped: “I won’t be here though."

He said: “Yes, there was a certain amount of apprehension because all sorts of things could have gone wrong.