Queen Elizabeth the Second: Part 1 of 2
Queen Elizabeth II modernised her role while managing a family often thrown by scandal.
Spanning seventy years, Queen Elizabeth II鈥檚 reign has seen the world change beyond recognition. And from her earliest public appearances representing the King to her roles as sister, wife, mother, and mother-in-law, she is never far from the headlines. But what was life like for the young princess, who dreamed of a baby brother to take the throne instead? How did she modernise an ancient role to fit a changing world, while managing a family so often overshadowed by scandal?
This is the first in a special two-part Short History of Queen Elizabeth the Second.
Written by Jo Furniss. With thanks to Dr. Tracy Borman, author of Crown and Sceptre; and Dr. Tessa Dunlop, author of Army Girls.
