Bibliograph

The Queen's houses, royal Britain at home, Alan Titchmarsh

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Label

The Queen's houses, royal Britain at home, Alan Titchmarsh

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Queen's houses

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

894095019

Responsibility statement

Alan Titchmarsh

Sub title

royal Britain at home

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

Table Of Contents

Introduction: the Houses of Windsor -- Windsor Castle -- Royal servants -- Buckingham Palace -- State banquet at Buckingham Palace -- Balmoral Castle -- Royal childhood -- Sandringham -- Palace of Holyroodhouse -- Royal Mews -- Family tree

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