Making of a Queen

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Summary: This is a marvelous book.
Review: This book has been part of my library since it publication; however, I was greatly saddened as I reread it recently. On a positive note, there is much history to be digested in this book.

Lady Diana Spencer was born into one of the wealthiest and most aristocratic families in Britain. The history of the Spencer family and its role in the Royal Family is most interesting.

There is a short history of the Royal Family and of Charles' girlfriends. The book also covers Prince Charles' and Lady Diana's engagement and their wedding.

There were a tremendous number of adjustments for Diana as she progressed from being a member of one of Britain's most aristocratic families to being HRH, Diana, Princess of Wales. Perhaps, Diana suffered more than any other member of the Royal Family from the intrusion of the press because she was young, glamorous, beautiful, photogenic and possessed a sense of style which was lacking in the Royal Family.

Magazine editors, both in Britain and abroad, quickly learned that by putting Diana's photograph on the cover would instantaneously increase an issue's circulation. Diana's naturalness and unconcern in the face of hundreds of flash bulbs made her a photographer's dream. Even in the worst possible condition, she remained unruffled, charming, and completely photogenic.

As an ambassadress for Britain, Diana cannot be faulted. Wherever she went, she gave the impression of being endlessly interested and never pressured for time. Her English rose looks, her tremendous elegance, and her natural charm endeared her to all who had the pleasure of meeting her.

One will nevere know how Diana would have fared as Queen Diana because her divorce shattered that expectation; however, this book is still worth reading from an historical point of view. Almost all pictures are in color.

This refers the the hardcover edition consisting of 112 pages.