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By Christina Blizzard. 2011
A day-by-day celebration in words and photographs of the young couple’s first tour of Canada. On April 29, 2011, Prince…
William of Wales married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London. The newlyweds’ first royal tour took place in Canada from June 30 to July 8. People across the country rejoiced with the couple as they made their way through a land that holds special significance for the Royal Family, emphasizing and renewing the bond with Canada. This was not the Duke of Cambridges first trip "home to Canada," since he accompanied his parents, Charles and Diana, in 1991 and his father and brother, Harry, in 1998. This journey included such highlights as Canada Day in Ottawa, dragon boating in Prince Edward Island, visiting homeless youth in Quebec City, street hockey in Yellowknife, and a side trip to help bolster the courage of fire-devastated citizens in Slave Lake, Alberta. The Duke and Duchess presented the vibrant, modern face of the Royal Family, and excitement followed them everywhere as they travelled across Canada.By Christopher Mackinnon. 2012
Everything you need to know about Canadian places named after our sports stars. In Canada, sports aren’t just entertainment; they’re…
literally part of the landscape. We’ve named everything from parks and streets to schools and stadiums after some of our favourite pro athletes and sports figures past and present. Wayne Gretzky Drive, Mike Weir Park, Roberto Luongo Arena, the Cindy Klassen Centre, Justin Morneau Field — Canadian Sports Sites for Kids is your entertaining, map-filled guidebook to hundreds of these special locations. The fast-paced stories, maps, and lists highlight everything you need to know about Canada’s sports geography.Plus, explore other little-known sites of interest, such as: • The Canadian city that named a park after an arm-wrestling promoter • The Ontario town that honoured a hockey fan with a place name • The Prince Edward Island village where the biggest street is named for the writer of "The Hockey Song" • The whereabouts of Canada’s only street named for a boxing champBy Brigadier-General The Hon J J Grant, Nathan Tidridge. 2013
The story of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, is the story of early Canada. The story of Prince Edward Augustus,…
Duke of Kent (1767-1820) is also a story of early Canada. An active participant in the very genesis of the country, including discussions that would eventually lead to Confederation, the Prince lived in Quebec City, undertook historic tours of Upper Canada and the United States (both firsts for a member of the Royal Family) before he was stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as commander-in-chief of British North America. Canada’s maps are dotted with his name (Prince Edward Island the most obvious example), making him one of the most honoured among our forgotten historical figures.Exiled from the court of his father, and accompanied by his long-time mistress Julie de St. Laurent, the 24-year-old Prince Edward Augustus arrived in Quebec City in 1791. His life became woven into the fabric of a highly-charged society and left an indelible mark on the role of the monarchy in Canada. Seventy years later the country would be united under the crown of his daughter, Victoria, Sir John A. Macdonald’s "Queen of Canada."By Hannah Pakula. 1984
This book is about why a woman, much less a Queen, who was a symbol of success and beauty in…
her own generation, should have fallen into obscurity and even disrepute within fifty years of her death.By Emilio Oliva, Carmen Enríquez. 2014
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Una obra amena e imprescindible para conocer m s a fondo a don Felipe y a do a Letizia una pareja real preparada desde hace a os para reinar Dicen quienes lo conocen m s de cerca que Felipe VI gana en las distancias cortas De naturaleza curiosa serio y fiel a sus convicciones -defendi desde joven su intenci n de casarse solo por amor- el nuevo rey de Espa a es un dem crata convencido amante de la Constituci n un rey para el siglo XXI P Su esposa Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano suscita un gran inter s en los medios de comunicaci n nacionales y extranjeros y cualquiera de sus apariciones p blicas genera comentarios cr ticos o elogiosos sobre su vestuario sus aciertos o errores de protocolo sus operaciones de est tica o sobre la no muy buena relaci n que mantiene con su familia pol tica P Los periodistas Carmen Enr quez y Emilio Oliva nos ofrecen en Felipe y Letizia Reyes de Espa a un retrato a fondo de los nuevos reyes -su personalidad sus costumbres su imagen su forma de abordar el trabajo la educaci n de sus hijas o su compromiso con Espa a- construido sobre los testimonios de muchas de las personas que los han acompa ado en su doble faceta de pr ncipes y ciudadanos P Y aportan datos concretos sobre el valor de la monarqu a como forma de Estado justo cuando en el Palacio de la Zarzuela se acaba de producir el relevo en la instituci n de la CoronaBy William Layher. 2010
"Queenship and Voice in Medieval Northern Europe" offers a unique perspective on aspects of female rulership in the Scandinavian Middle…
Ages. Working with historical as well as literary evidence from the thirteenth to fifteenth centuries, this book shows how three queens - Agnes of Denmark, Eufemia of Norway, and Margareta, the union queen of the Scandinavian kingdoms - marshaled the power of the royal voice in order to effect political change. In conceptualizing the political landscape of late-medieval Scandinavia as an acoustic landscape, Layher charts a new path of historical and cultural analysis into the reach and resonance of royal power in the Middle Ages.By Catherine Loomis. 2010
The death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603 was greeted by an outpouring of official proclamations, gossip-filled letters, tense diary…
entries, diplomatic dispatches, and somber sermons. English poets wrote hundreds of elegies to Elizabeth, and playwrights began bringing her onto the stage. This book uses these historical and literary sources, including a maid of honor's eyewitness account of the explosion of the Queen's corpse, to provide a detailed history of Elizabeth's final illness and death, and to show Elizabeth's subjects - peers and poets, bishops and beggars, women and men - responding to their loss by remembering and reconstructing their Queen. "By The Editors of PEOPLE. 2017
Twenty years after her life was cut short at age 36 in a car crash while she was being chased…
by paparazzi in Paris, Lady Diana, Princess of Wales remains one of the most beloved and admired women in the world. Her legacy endures through the causes that she championed and through the work of her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.Now, in Diana: Her Life and Legacy, a special edition from People, the story of Diana is told in words and pictures. Thrust onto the world stage at 19, she was engaged to Prince Charles and then put in line to become queen with the "Wedding of the Century." Through the birth of two princes, and then the very public disintegration of her marriage, as well as her subsequent celebrity and romances, Diana remained one of the most photographed and chronicled women in the world. All the while, her confidence grew, as well as her personal style, and she defined herself with a commitment to causes dear to her heart, including children's health, ridding the world of land mines, and HIV/AIDS research.This beautiful tribute includes more than 100 photos from Diana's childhood through the end of her life, as well as of her sons and grandchildren, and exclusive insights from friends and family, among them those featured in a stirring ABC/People documentary. In short, Diana: Her Life and Legacy is an extraordinary keepsake of an extraordinary woman.By The Editors of PEOPLE. 2016
The story of Princess Kate, or as she is officially known, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is a true fairy tale:…
A solid upper middle-class upbringing in the Uk to college girlfriend to princess bride to royal mom. And though it seems like the stuff that dreams are made of, it's actually a formidable job, and Kate has proven herself to be an intelligent and deft navigator of her roles as royal wife, mother, figurehead, and advocate.In this all-new special edition from People, with over 180 photographs, Kate's evolution from middle-class young woman to modern princess-mom is traced from her early days as Prince William's girlfriend to the heady of days of "will they or won't they?," the engagement and wedding that captivated the world, and the birth of two adorable children who Kate and William are dedicated to raising with as much privacy as possible - at least for their early years. Also included are some of Kate's best looks, how Kate and William keep their marriage strong, her warm relationship with Queen Elizabeth, and much more.For any royal watcher, or anyone who believes that dreams can come true, Prince Kate: Royal Mom, Future Queen is required reading!By The Editors of Life. 2017
A Princess RememberedEmbrace the lasting legacy of Princess Diana with this keepsake Special Edition, filled with insightful writing and gorgeous…
photography from the LIFE archives. At her storybook royal wedding in 1981-"The Wedding of the Century"-Diana Spencer seemed the perfect match for Prince Charles, the dashing heir to the British throne. Though their story did not end happily ever after, Diana's talent for truly connecting with people changed the monarchy forever, and her commitment to helping the underprivileged continues to inspire us today. From Prince William and Kate Middleton, to Prince Harry, and even Queen Elizabeth II, England's royal family shows the influence of Diana's bold and brave choices. LIFE Diana offers a touching remembrance of "The People's Princess," 20 years after her tragic death.By Antonia Fraser. 1979
Here is Charles II himself, witty and lovable, courageous and resilient, who surrounded himself with a "merry gang," irreverent young…
wits who loved a high-spirited frolic and otherwise diverted themselves with poetry and plays and literature.Your World Your Way Travel writer and Canadian Andrew Hempstead shares his expert perspective on Atlantic Canada, guiding you to…
a memorable and unique experience. Whether you're hoping to kayak to beautiful islands for a picnic lunch, go whale-watching, enjoy the hospitality and culture of the locals, or taste the freshest seafood, Moon Atlantic Canada has activities for every traveler. With itineraries like "Best of Atlantic Canada” and "Fresh from the Sea,” expertly crafted maps, gorgeous photos, and Hempstead's trustworthy advice, Moon Atlantic Canada provides the tools for planning your perfect trip!Moon Atlantic Canada covers can't-miss sights and the best destinations including: Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and LabradorBy Carolyn B Heller. 2016
Experience the Life of the City Travel writer and Vancouver transplant Carolyn B. Heller shares her expert perspective on Vancouver,…
guiding you on a memorable and unique experience. Whether you're looking to enjoy the lush beauty of British Columbia, explore First Nations art and culture, or sample specialty beer and the freshest seafood, Moon Vancouver has activities for every traveler. With itineraries like "The Sunshine Coast" and "Taste Your Way through Vancouver's New Craft Breweries," expertly-crafted maps, gorgeous photos, and Heller's trustworthy advice, Moon Vancouver provides the tools for planning your perfect trip!Moon Vancouver covers can't-miss sights and the best destinations including: Vancouver and vicinity Stanley Park Richmond Vancouver Island Victoria WhistlerThe Mancini Sisters, Marie and Hortense, were born in Rome, brought to the court of Louis XIV of France, and…
strategically married off by their uncle, Cardinal Mazarin, to secure his political power base. Such was the life of many young women of the age: they had no independent status under the law and were entirely a part of their husband's property once married. Marie and Hortense, however, had other ambitions in mind altogether. Miserable in their marriages and determined to live independently, they abandoned their husbands in secret and began lives of extraordinary daring on the run and in the public eye. The beguiling sisters quickly won the affections of noblemen and kings alike. Their flight became popular fodder for salon conversation and tabloids, and was closely followed by seventeenth-century European society. The Countess of Grignan remarked that they were traveling "like two heroines out of a novel. " Others gossiped that they "were roaming the countryside in pursuit of wandering lovers. " Their scandalous behavior--disguising themselves as men, gambling, and publicly disputing with their husbands--served as more than just entertainment. It sparked discussions across Europe concerning the legal rights of husbands over their wives. Elizabeth Goldsmith's vibrant biography of the Mancini sisters--drawn from personal papers of the players involved and the tabloids of the time--illuminates the lives of two pioneering free spirits who were feminists long before the word existed.By Katie Nicholl. 2015
Katie Nicholl, bestselling author and royal correspondent for The Mail on Sunday, gives an inside look into the life of…
the future Queen of England, Kate Middleton. Since becoming Duchess Catherine of Cambridge in 2011, Middleton has captivated royals fans around the world and now, Nicholl delivers the story of her early life, first romances, and love with Prince William. Nicholl will reveal new details on Middleton's initiation into royal life and, of course, her first pregnancy.By Charles Ross. 1999
Richard III ruled England for a mere twenty-six months, yet few English monarchs remain as compulsively fascinating, and none has…
been more persistently vilified. In his absorbing and universally praised account, Charles Ross assesses the king within the context of his violent age and explores the critical questions of the reign: why and how Richard Plantagenet usurped the throne; the belief that he ordered the murder of "the Princes in the Tower"; the events leading to the battle of Bosworth in 1485; and the death of the Yorkist dynasty with Richard himself. In a new foreword, Professor Richard A. Griffiths identifies the attributes that have made Ross's account the leading biography in the field, and assesses the impact of the research published since the book first appeared in 1981. "A fascinating study on a perennially fascinating topic… the base against which will be measured any future research."--Times Higher Education SupplementBy Joyce Tyldesley. 2008
The Romans regarded her as "fatale monstrum”--a fatal omen. Pascal said the shape of her nose changed the history of…
the world. Shakespeare portrayed her as an icon of tragic love. But who was Cleopatra, really? We almost feel that we know Cleopatra, but our distorted image of a self-destructive beauty does no justice to Cleopatra’s true genius. In Cleopatra, Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley offers an unexpectedly vivid portrait of a skillful Egyptian ruler. Stripping away our preconceptions, many of them as old as Egypt’s Roman conquerors, Cleopatra is a magnificent biography of a most extraordinary queen.By Tom Ambrose. 2009
From the first biography of George IV in 1831 to the last in 2001, Mad King George's son has commonly…
been held up to ridicule as a weak, selfish, and incompetent spendthrift, barely tolerated by his ministers, loathed by most of his family, and dependent on the emotional support of grasping mistresses. However, acclaimed historian Tom Ambrose--author of Godfather of the Revolution: The Life of Phillipe Egalité, Duc D'Orléans--has uncovered new details on "Prinny" that suggests that, for all his faults, George IV just may have been the most humane and amusing of all British monarchs, notwithstanding his love of the high life. Central to the story is the vast array of friends that populate a remarkable reign as Prince Regent and King. If Prinny, as they knew him, was so grotesquely foolish, how did he amass such a fascinating (and loyal) group of friends? Could any other British ruler count among his friends the country's most brilliant playwright (Richard Sheridan), or the wiliest statesman (Charles Fox), or the greatest political philosopher (Edmund Burke), not to mention perhaps the biggest loveable rogues' gallery London ever saw? The truth was that Prinny's occasional buffoonery and imposing girth made him the perfect target for political satirists and cartoonists--at their zenith during his reign--and his high qualities have been consistently overlooked. This warm, funny, and affectionate portrait displays George at his very best: delighting some of the finest minds of his generation, easily winning over his subjects and his family as well as treating his lovers with care and concern--and roistering with all his pals.By Evelyn Farr. 1995
A new edition draws on fresh evidence from archive sources--including decoded secret correspondence--to peel back the layers of misinformation obscuring…
the Queen's great love affair and to reveal its impact on the destiny of the French Royal Family The tragic life of Marie-Antoinette, last Queen of France, has assumed almost mythical proportions. A victim of political intrigue, she was known as the "Austrian whore" and accused of every imaginable sexual and political crime. Yet after the French Revolution she was reinvented as a martyr, and the image of the woman behind the propaganda grew even more distorted. Daughter of the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa, Marie-Antoinette was married at the age of 15 to the heir to the French throne. The vivacious Archduchess had charm and intelligence, while the Dauphin, crowned Louis XVI in 1774, was boorish, gauche, and unable to consummate their marriage. Rebuffed by him, the young girl engaged in a hectic social life and looked elsewhere for love. This book charts her transformation from reckless teenager to dignified yet misunderstood Queen and maps out in detail her enduring relationship with Axel von Fersen. Their liaison, based on deep affection and mutual passion, began long before revolutionary storm clouds gathered over France. Although known to insiders at court, her love for the chivalrous and handsome Swedish Count was suppressed in the many attempts to manipulate the Queen's image.By Tom Ambrose. 2008
While there are a great many books on Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and the rest of the French Royal Family,…
the crucial role of the Duc d'Orleans--the man who bankrolled the French Revolution--has been inexplicably overlooked, and this is the first biography to appear in English for many years. This is despite the fact that he was the only member of a royal house ever to join a revolution against its monarchy and to vote for the judicial murder of the king. As well as bringing vividly to life the famous heroes and villains of the French Revolution, Tom Ambrose introduces the reader to a host of colorful and truly unforgettable characters, including Philippe's friend the Chevalier de Saint-George ("the Black Mozart") with whom he cofounded the first French anti-slavery society, the Duc's mistress Madame de Genlis, femme fatale and leading intellectual of the age, and--most significantly--Philippe himself, a towering figure in one of the most significant periods of European history.