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It seems like we’re learning something new every hour leading up to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on September 19. From last-minute no-invites to protocol changes, it seems everyone is scrambling to make her funeral the perfect send-off for Britain’s longest-serving monarch. Even the Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly thinking about how to make the most of the anticipated day, with royal aides saying how to restore faith and hope to the hearts of the British people. Related story Kate Middleton had the ultimate mommy moment with a baby girl at Queen Elizabeth II’s memorial According to the Daily Mail, Prince William and Kate Middleton are seriously considering bringing their eldest son Prince George to the late Queen’s funeral, but for a very calculated reason. Aides are reported to be urging the move to “send a strong symbolic message to the public about the monarchy” and “reassure the nation about the order of succession”. Basically, they want George to come to remind everyone that the bloodline of the British royal family is safe and on track. A new report from Page Six recently broke that the couple is also considering taking their daughter Princess Charlotte to the funeral, but has concluded that their youngest, Prince Louis is too young to attend. We’ll just have to wait and see if we see their faces tomorrow. Queen Elizabeth II has been a global icon for 70 years. Since ascending to the throne at the age of 25, the long-time sovereign has approached her historic role with calm confidence. But behind the veneer of monarchy, Queen Elizabeth was the head of a family and a household through good times and bad. Robert Hardman’s new biography, Queen of Our Times, takes longtime royal fans behind the veil with unprecedented access to royal archives, friends, staff and more, as the legendary leader and the House of Windsor celebrate the reign her landmark. This will surely be known as the definitive book on Queen Elizabeth II. Pre-order ahead of launch in early 2023.
Queen of Our Times by Robert Hardman
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