Her mother doubted her marriage her uncle-in-exile derided her abilities her husband resented the sacrifice of his career and family name while her rebellious sister embarked on a love affair that threatened the centuries-old links between the Church and the Crown. Follow the journey of a woman learning to become a queen.Īs Britain lifted itself out of the shadow of war, the new monarch faced her own challenges. Crowned at 25, she was already a wife and mother. 'The things which I have here before promised, I will perform and keep.Įlizabeth Mountbatten never expected her father to die so suddenly, so young, leaving her with a throne to fill and a global institution to govern.

The Crown is produced by Left Bank Pictures in association with Sony Pictures Television for Netflix.The official book to the Golden Globe and BAFTA award-winning Netflix drama, The Crown, with extensive research, additional material and beautifully reproduced photographs. The Crown is now available to watch on Netflix. From the Suez Crisis and the U.S.–Soviet space race to the legacy of the Duke of Windsor’s collaboration with Hitler, along with the rumored issues with the royal marriage, the book provides a thought-provoking insight into the historic decades that the show explores, revealing the truth behind the on-screen drama.įascinating and fast-paced, this is a unique look behind the history that inspired the show and the years that would prove to be the making of the Queen. In this eye-opening companion to seasons 2 and 3 of Netflix’s acclaimed series The Crown, renowned biographer and historical consultant Robert Lacey takes us through the real history that inspired the drama.Ĭovering two tumultuous decades in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, Lacey looks at the key social, political, and personal moments and their effects-not only on the royal family but also on the world around them. Can’t get enough of The Crown? In this must-have exploration of the history behind seasons 2 and 3 of Peter Morgan’s Emmy-winning Netflix drama, the show’s historical consultant answers all your questions alongside beautifully reproduced archival photographs.

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