Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

Queen Victoria's Matchmaking travels through the glittering, decadent palaces of Europe from London to Saint Petersburg, weaving in scandals, political machinations and family tensions to enthralling effect.

Here are the stories of Alexandra, whose enduring love story, controversial faith in Rasputin, and tragic end have become the stuff of legend; Marie, the flamboyant and eccentric queen who battled her way through a life of intrigues and was ...

'A scary portrait of put-upon servants and potty aristos ... this is arguably the most riotously funny volume published this year' Max Hastings, Sunday Times 'One of the funniest, most eccentric books of the year' Craig Brown, Mail on ...

The eldest of King George III's children, who became Prince Regent and King George IV, is less remembered for his patronage of the arts than for his extravagance, and maltreatment of his wife Caroline.

During WW1 George V became the most visible and accessible Sovereign in British history and established a blueprint for the modern monarchy that endures today.

... grandchildren , and great - grandchildren , and their matrimonial alliances are enumerated . ΝΑΜΕ Born Died ... Mary of Teck ... 1893 Duke of Fife 1889 1868 1869 1871 1871 Victoria Alexandria . Maude Charlotte .... Alexander .. 3. ALICE MAUD ...

... grandchildren , and great - grandchildren , and their matrimonial alliances are enumerated . NAME Born Died ... Mary of Teck 1893 Duke of Fife 1889 1868 1869 1871 1871 Maude Charlotte .. Alexander .. 3. ALICE MAUD MARY , 1843 1878 Louis ...

Only now has a true portrait of this poet, scholar, mother, stateswoman, and leader in religious tolerance re-emerged.

Now, for the first time, one of Britain's leading journalists and historians gets behind the mask and tells us the fascinating story of the real Elizabeth.