The Final Curtsey

Name: The Final Curtsey
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SKU: 9781780270852
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A Royal Memoir by the Queen's Cousin

By Margaret Rhodes

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In The Final Curtsey, Margaret Rhodes offers a touching memoir recounting her experiences as Queen Elizabeth II's first cousin. This biography provides a personal insight into her life spent within the close-knit circle of the royal family, from childhood through the societal changes of the 20th century. With anecdotes and reflections, it paints a vivid picture of her unique perspective on royal life and her bond with the Queen.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by royal history and personal accounts from within the British royal family. The memoir offers a charming and intimate glimpse into the life of a woman who was not only a royal cousin but also a close confidante of Queen Elizabeth II.

The autobiography of Margaret Rhodes, Queen Elizabeth II's first cousin.Full of charming anecdotes, fascinating characters, and personal photographs, this book gives an unparalleled insight into the intimate moments of the British monarchy.

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This is the intimate and revealing autobiography of Margaret Rhodes, the first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. Margaret was born into the Scottish aristocracy, her home frequently visited by royalty.

She was a bridesmaid at the wedding of her cousin, Princess Elizabeth, to Prince Philip, and three years later, the King and Queen attended her own wedding. In 1990, she was appointed as a Lady-in-Waiting to the Queen Mother, acting also as her companion. The Queen Mother regarded Margaret Rhodes as her 'third daughter', and she has been extremely close to her cousins, the Queen and Princess Margaret, throughout their lives.

The Final Curtsey beautifully captures these intimate connections and offers a unique insight into the circles of the British monarchy. Margaret's narrative is an extraordinary account of a life lived closely alongside the royal family.

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The Final Curtsey by Margaret Rhodes is praised for its charming insight into royal life, written with affection and wit. Reviewers appreciate Rhodes' unique perspective as a cousin to Queen Elizabeth II, enjoying her candid anecdotes and reflections. The memoir has been noted as a delightful and intimate portrayal, resonating with those interested in British royal history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780270852

Publisher: Birlinn General

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Birlinn Ltd

Illustration: Illustrations (some col.), ports. (chiefly col.)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 211g

Pages: 195

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About the Author

Margaret Rhodes, first cousin to Queen Elizabeth, was a bridesmaid at the 1947 wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip, and three years later married Denys Rhodes, a grandson of the 5th Lord Plunket. The World War II years were spent at Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace, where she lodged while she worked for MI6. Margaret Rhodes was lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. She died in 2016.