When Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in 1926, it seemed she'd have a quiet life away from the crown. But when her uncle, King Edward VIII, gave up the throne to be with the woman he loved, Elizabeth—fondly referred to as Lilibet—was suddenly heir presumptive to the throne of England. Rich with photographs and pertinent quotes, The Queen traces the fascinating life and rule of Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the scandals and political upheavals that have surrounded her and her family. A must-have for any history buff, Anglophile, or lover of life stories!