Elizabeth: The No.1 Sunday Times Bestselling Biography of Britain’s Longest-Reigning Monarch

Discover the definitive and intimate biography of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, written by Gyles Brandreth, a royal biographer and writer who knew her family best. This edition now features exclusive material covering the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Gyles Brandreth first met the Queen in 1968 and, over the following fifty years, gained privileged access to Elizabeth II through his friendship with the Duke of Edinburgh. Based on this unrivalled access to royal circles, this personal account offers unique observations of the late monarch at close quarters.

• No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller
• Features exclusive material about the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
• Offers fascinating insights into the Queen’s remarkable sense of humour (DAILY MAIL).
• Overflows with nuggets of insider knowledge (TELEGRAPH).
• Paints a unique picture of the remarkable woman who reigned for seven decades (HELLO!).

The narrative traces the Queen's life from her childhood in the 1920s and her war years at Windsor Castle, through to the era of Harry and Meghan in the 2020s, concluding with her death at Balmoral. It serves as both a record of a tumultuous century of royal history and a truly intimate portrait of a remarkable woman, told with refreshing humour and moving honesty.

• Author: Gyles Brandreth
• Binding: Paperback
• Print Length: 656 pages
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 16 April 2026
• ISBN-10: 1405972882
• ISBN-13: 978-1405972888
• Dimensions: 12.9 x 4.5 x 19.9 cm
• Weight: 502 g

This is the must-read biography offering an intimate perspective on the longest-serving monarch in English history.