An account of the childhoods and early adulthoods of Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, as told by one of their primary caregivers, offers insight into early twentieth-century British royal life.

The first account of life with the Royals ever published, this is a touching portrait of the childhood of the Queen and Princess Margaret.

These works suggest the kingdom's need for redemption through the strong leadership of theCatholic monarchs. These largely propagandistic works were designed to garner power, and once maintained, further Isabel's agenda.

As World War II sweeps the continent and England steels itself for German attack, Maggie Hope, former secretary to Winston Churchill, completes her MI5 training.

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Original Title -- Original Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- List of illustrations -- Preface -- List of abbreviations -- One Growing up at home -- Two Away from the family -- Three The literature of ...

Inevitably one asks oneself, how did this old and outdated system work? This book attempts to supply an answer."--