De auteur heeft dit originele concept erg leuk uitgewerkt en zet de sfeer in het paleis, de relaties van de koningin met haar medewerkers, familieleden, vrienden en de staatshoofden sterk en geloofwaardig neer. De gevatte grapjes tussen haar en prins Philip, haar warmte, haar doelbewustheid en doorzettingsvermogen maken van haar echt de grote ster van dit boek. Je zult haar voortaan altijd met andere ogen bekijken! It turns out that all manner of chicanery occurred at Windsor Castle on the night of the gala, including sexual liaisons and people having secret meetings. As it happens, Brodsky's death is connected to the murder of two other people in England, and the Queen has to put all the pieces together to solve the crime.

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She also spent time at the country homes of her paternal grandparents, King George V and Queen Mary, and her mother's parents, the Earl and Countess of Strathmore. We both have a special place in our hearts for our children. I want to express my admiration for The Prince of Wales and for all he has achieved for this country. Our children, and all my family, have given me such love and unstinting help over the years, and especially in recent months.' The Duke of Edinburgh as Consort This was a wonderful portrait of some the Queen’s responsibilities, her family, staff, the public she has to deal with, and her beloved home, Windsor Castle. Coordinating all those things, she is using her wisdom and keen eye to guide the proper authorities to unmask the truth about the death of one of her guests, a Russian piano player. But questions abound - Suicide? Murder? Accident? A killer? Who?The Queen thinks otherwise and has her trusted secretary, Rozie Oshodi, conduct an undercover investigation at her direction and secretly steer the police in the correct direction. Meanwhile, Elizabeth is carrying out her public duties, engaging with her family, directing the palace's activities, and greeting President Obama while still finding time for her horses and corgis. Her conversations with Philip and her inner thoughts add humour to the story. Lo cierto es que si lo pensáis tiene sentido ¿no? ¿U os imagináis a la reina a su edad, disfrazándose para no ser reconocida para investigar? Sin duda el libro trasmite el cariño que destila la autora hacia este personaje y las intrigas de esta ahora polémica familia real. I love some good cozy mystery. They're such a great option when I'm in the mood for murder (and I'm always up for a dead body), but not a grisly gory one. I've read cozy mysteries with crimes being investigated by retired detectives, old nosy ladies, writers, bakers, flower shop girls, shoe designers, librarians, cooks, hotel owners...but never the Queen of England herself. So, with such an original starting point, I knew this one would not disappoint. Brimming with history, tradition, fashion, glamour, and culture, the book spans the Queen’s early years rightuntil her passing in 2022.. Along the way, we trace her coming of age during World War II; her marriage, motherhood, and coronation; her encounters with such icons of their age as the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, and JFK; and her extensive international travels. We visit the spectacular royal palaces and enjoy the infectious celebration of royal weddings and jubilees. We witness the elegance of official portraits, and the intimacy offamily moments.

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Princess Elizabeth also studied art and music, learned to ride, and became a strong swimmer. She won the Children's Challenge Shield at London's Bath Club when she was thirteen. Elizabeth also has a rich private life. She visits with her children and their families; spends time with her husband Prince Philip; The first book in the series, 'Her Majesty the Queen Investigates' features Queen Elizabeth II secretly solving crimes. She's been 'Super-sleuthing' since a teenager. That's a good, long time don't you think? Even better, she's good at it! The year is 2016 and the queen is staying at Windsor Castle when a guest is found dead in one of the bedrooms. It appears the Russian pianist strangled himself as part of a um, certain bedroom fetish activity. (I got the giggles when the queen googled the actual term in the story) However, MI5 is convinced foul play was involved. When it appears the case is headed in the wrong direction, the queen enlists the help of her assistant private secretary, Rozie Oshodi, to go seek out the truth about the man's death. Additional characters include a jealous businessman and his gorgeous ballerina wife; an Englishwoman with a doctorate in Russian studies; a celebrated female architect; Brodsky's international roommates; Rozie's relatives in England and Nigeria; staff who serve the Royal Family; and more.

This ingenious first book, that was the catalyst for a new crime series, captured Queen Elizabeth’s essence in all aspects. I loved how S. J. Bennett made this book so real, yet delightful and even funny. If I did not know better, I would have thought that Queen Elizabeth II was really talking and performing her royal duties throughout this book. The essence of the Queen was portrayed in every aspect. I loved The Windsor Knot and wait anxiously for the next book in this series. I highly recommend this book.

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Prince Philip and I are very grateful for the warmth of your welcome on this occasion. Many including you, First Minister, have also kindly noted another significance attaching to today, although it is not one to which I have ever aspired. Inevitably, a long life can pass by many milestones; my own is no exception. But I thank you all, and the many others at home and overseas, for your touching messages of great kindness. The Queen's 90th birthday I feel like the idea behind it is good, but it didn’t deliver in the way I wanted it too. The writing was good, and the author has done amazing research on the monarchy. For instance, the circumstances of the murder was quite intriguing. However, the mystery aspect was way too cozy for me, and didn’t excite me, therefore my rating. On 6 February 1952, King George VI died following a prolonged illness. Princess Elizabeth immediately acceded to the throne, becoming Queen Elizabeth II and taking on all of the responsibilities which came with her new title. Later in the year, the date was set for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey and preparations began for the spectacular ceremony. The handsome Russian pianist is found in a compromising position the morning after a “dine and sleep” event at the castle with a whole host of guests. This makes for quite the list of suspects to work through. Since the pianist was killed at Windsor Castle - in the presence of the Royal Family, Russian diplomats, and other high profile guests - both the Metropolitan Police and MI5 investigate.

I would like to give my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you - here in Guildhall, those of you waiting in the Mall and the streets of London, and all those up and down this country and throughout the Commonwealth, who may be watching this on television. Thank you all for your enthusiasm to mark and celebrate these past fifty years. The Queen’s 80th birthday So I do like the setup with the queen being the person who has a curiosity about the case but has a trusted employee actually do the detective like grunt work. It wouldn't have worked if the queen was all Jessica Fletcher like and running around the country asking questions. In general, I recommend just rolling with the story instead of investing a lot of time analyzing whether or not aspects are realistic. Princess Elizabeth was now first in line to the throne, and a figure of even more intense public interest The Abdication of King Edward VIII