Biography: royalty

Exquisite and sumptuous, immaculately tailored, dignified and, above all, practical. The wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth II was as distinctive in style as her position in the world was unique. This remarkable book is a fond reflection of the days when her Majesty led the field in fashion, showcasing some of the world's best designers.

Sarah Gristwood celebrates the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and how her enduring popularity was tantamount to her many supporters. The twists and turns of her life follow her teenage years during the war, marrying the Duke of Edinburgh and her ascension to the throne.

An internationally admired figure, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the most high-profile monarch in the world, enjoying enduring and wide-ranging popularity.

A rollicking collection of stories featuring the craziest, daftest and most outrageous monarchs the world has ever known.

A rollicking collection of stories featuring the craziest, daftest and most outrageous monarchs the world has ever known.

A hugely entertaining collection of clever and fun limericks, one for each monarch in British history – and more!

Royal history as you’ve never seen it before – in limericks!

Six times Henry Tudor got wed,Unhappy with how his wives bred,And when things turned sour,Exploiting his powerHe shouted out, ‘Off with her head!’

Practical and invaluable advice on every aspect of modern etiquette, both royal and everyday. The author, Her Ladyship, guides you through basic good manners in a range of situations, both formal and informal occasions, whether at home or at work or abroad.

In March 1947 Lord Louis Mountbatten became the last Viceroy of India, with the

mandate to hand over ''the jewel in the crown'' of the British Empire within one

year. Mountbatten worked with Nehru, Gandhi and the leader of the Muslim

League, Jinnah, to devise a plan for partitioning the empire into two

India Remembered' is a scrapbook of private family photographs taken during this historical period (Edwina Mountbatten walking arm in arm with Nehru through a courtyard, or Gandhi taking tea for the first time at Viceroys House).

After more than 20 years in a City vault, designers David and Elizabeth Emmanuel open the four locked trunks which reveal the story behind their creation of Princess Diana's wedding dress.