The Little Princesses: The extraordinary story of the Queen's childhood by her N

Description: The Little Princesses by Marion Crawford The account of the Queen and Princess Margarets childhood by their nanny with a foreword by BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In little more than fifty years the regard with which the Royal Family are held has changed out of all recognition. Their private lives are now the stuff of soap opera and it seems any one who comes into contact with them sells their story to the magazines or to the newspapers.Marion Crawford, Crawfie, as she was known to the Queen and Princess Margaret, became governess to the children of the Duke and Duchess of York in the early 1930s, little suspecting she was nurturing her future Queen. Beginning at the quiet family home in Piccadilly in the early 1930s and ending with the birth of Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace in 1948, Crawfie tells how she brought the princesses up to be Royal whilst also exposing them to the ordinary world of underground trains, buses and swimming lessons.The Little Princesses was published in 1950 to a furore we cannot imagine today. Crawfie was demonised by the press and the Queen Mother, who had been a great friend and who had, Crawfie maintained, given her permission to write the account, never spoke to her again. Notes A touching account of the Queen and Princess Margarets childhood. The first account of life with the Royals ever published. Includes a new foreward by BBC Royal Correspondent, Jennie Bond and over 100 photos. "A valuable piece of social history" You magazine. Author Biography See book description Review An utterly charming depiction of a wholsome childhood in a loving family. - THE WEEK Promotional THE LITTLE PRINCESSES was a ground-breaking book of its time and is a touching account of the childhood of the Queen and Princess Margaret It had an even greater impact in its time than Andrew Mortons Diana: Her True Story It was the first account of life with the Royals ever published and remains a must-have for monarchists the world over Includes a new foreword by Jennie Bond (BBC Royal Correspondent) setting the book in its historical and social context Unique behind-the-scenes look inside the royal household It also includes over a hundred photographs, which provide a fascinating insight into the childhood of Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. A valuable piece of social history, detailing every aspect of Elizabeth and Margarets childhood through the crucial years of the abdication and the war, as well as Lilibets courtship and marriage ... Crawfie produced an important social document, taking us behind the palace walls to enjoy a unique insight into the isolated childhood of the future queen and her sister YOU MAGAZINE Kirkus UK Review The publication of The Little Princesses in 1950 marked a watershed as far as the Royal Family were concerned. For the first time a trusted insider had written a book about their daily lives, routines and relationships. Unlike much that came later, the tales told by Marion Crawford, the princesses governess, are free of scandal and malice; she presents an affectionate and respectful picture of a close and loving family during a highly eventful period of their lives, from the early Thirties through the Abdication and Second World War to the late Forties, the marriage of Elizabeth and Philip and the birth of Prince Charles. However, as well as portraying unquestioningly lives full of privilege and duty, she reveals many details that the Royal Family regarded as an invasion of their privacy. She is, for example, particularly concerned about Princess Margarets health and her wilful nature, quoting Princess Elizabeths comment when her father has become King: I really dont know what we are going to do with Margaret. Princess Elizabeth herself can be obsessively neat and tidy: We soon laughed her out of this, Crawfie remarks. Life in Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle, holidays in Balmoral and Sandringham are all described here charmingly and often perceptively, and Crawfies sense of obligation and service led her to postpone her own marriage and so delay a chance of a personal life for herself. Whatever her intentions, Marion Crawford paid a high price in writing what she did. Although her achievement was to provide a very down-to-earth and normal upbringing for the two girls, and tame as her revelations may now seem, after the publication of this book the Royal Family never spoke to her again. This edition includes photographs and a foreword by Jennie Bond, long-time royal correspondent for the BBC. (Kirkus UK) Long Description In little more than fifty years the regard with which the Royal Family are held has changed out of all recognition. Their private lives are now the stuff of soap opera and it seems any one who comes into contact with them sells their story to the magazines or to the newspapers.Marion Crawford, Crawfie, as she was known to the Queen and Princess Margaret, became governess to the children of the Duke and Duchess of York in the early 1930s, little suspecting she was nurturing her future Queen. Beginning at the quiet family home in Piccadilly in the early 1930s and ending with the birth of Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace in 1948, Crawfie tells how she brought the princesses up to be Royal whilst also exposing them to the ordinary world of underground trains, buses and swimming lessons. The Little Princesses was published in 1950 to a furore we cannot imagine today. Crawfie was demonised by the press and the Queen Mother, who had been a great friend and who had, Crawfie maintained, given her permission to write the account, never spoke to her again. Review Quote An utterly charming depiction of a wholsome childhood in a loving family. Promotional "Headline" The touching and ground-breaking account of the Queen and Princess Margarets childhood by their nanny, with a foreword by former BBC Royal Correspondent Jennie Bond. Perfect for fans of The Crown. Description for Sales People THE LITTLE PRINCESSES was a ground-breaking book of its time and is a touching account of the childhood of the Queen and Princess MargaretIt had an even greater impact in its time than Andrew Mortons Diana: Her True StoryIt was the first account of life with the Royals ever published and remains a must-have for monarchists the world over Includes a new foreword by Jennie Bond (BBC Royal Correspondent) setting the book in its historical and social context Unique behind-the-scenes look inside the royal household It also includes over a hundred photographs, which provide a fascinating insight into the childhood of Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. Details ISBN0752849743 Author Marion Crawford Audience Age 16-99 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2003 ISBN-10 0752849743 ISBN-13 9780752849744 Format Paperback Publication Date 2003-07-03 Imprint Orion Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 941.085092 Media Book Pages 320 UK Release Date 2003-07-03 Illustrations 64 Subtitle The extraordinary story of the Queens childhood by her Nanny Audience General NZ Release Date 2003-09-30 AU Release Date 2003-09-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:618518;

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