The Queen's Wardrobe: A Celebration of the Life of Queen Elizabeth II

By Julia Golding

Book Overview

The story of Queen Elizabeth II, who famously said 'if I wore beige, no one would know who I was', told through her clothes and jewellery. The Queen's Wardrobe is a gorgeous gift to treasure, celebrating a long life devoted to service. This book tells the story of a young princess who grew into one of the world's best-loved and longest-serving royals, touching on wartime truck-fixing, ration-book wedding dress making, splendid gowns, the Crown Jewels, and her trusty wellies. Includes a foreword by Michele Clapton, costume designer for series one of Netflix's The Crown, giving a peek behind the scenes at the recreation of some of the Queen's most famous outfits. Written by the Waterstones Children's Book Prize-winning Julia Golding, The Queen's Wardrobe is full of fascinating stories from the long life of our record-breaking Queen. The detailed and colourful artwork from bestselling Kate Hindley shows what it's really like to grow up as a princess. This is a large hardback book with a jacket and shiny foil detailing, making it a special gift for children and adults alike.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1529045525
• ISBN13: 9781529045529
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Two Hoots
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 10.1" x 11.5"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6