The Crown by Robert Lacey

A richly researched narrative history that traces the modern British monarchy from the aftermath of World War II through the reign of Elizabeth II, examining how the royal family has navigated public duty, private rivalries and political pressure; drawing on archival material and interviews, it explores key relationships (including those with Prince Philip, Princess Diana and successive prime ministers), pivotal crises and reforms, and the ways the institution has adapted to changing media, social expectations and constitutional constraints to survive and reinvent itself for the contemporary era.

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