Summary:
The book is a compilation of the original, unvarnished notes and observations made by biographer James Pope-Hennessy while researching for his official biography of Queen Mary, the grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. Edited by Hugo Vickers, it provides an intimate and often humorous behind-the-scenes look at the British royal family and aristocracy of the early 20th century.
Key points:
1. Queen Mary's Complexity: The book delves into Queen Mary's life, showing her as a strong, dignified queen with a hidden sense of humor and deep family love.
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