"One of the many merits of Ben Pimlott's superbly judicious biography of Elizabeth II is that it understands this connection between monarchy and masses, and carefully evokes its political importance.
--The New York Times Book Review "A level-headed study . . . helps us appreciate the capacities as well as the limitations of a woman who, whatever else happens, just keeps on going on."
--People
"There will be no better biography of Elizabeth II as a figure of state until her official one appears--and perhaps not even then. . . . Pimlott has succeeded triumphantly. He has written a book that can be enjoyed and admired by people who would never have imagined reading any previous royal biography."
--The Independent (London)
"An important and stimulating book."
--Antonia Fraser, author of Mary, Queen of Scots in The Guardian (London)
"The best all-around study of the Queen so far, showing understanding as well as amused irony."
--The Sunday Telegraph (London)
"There will not be a better royal biography for many years."
--The Daily Telegraph (London)
