Gerald Strober News Today

Even as parliament faced meltdown throughout the week, the new monarch was able to stay silent and stick to his diplomatic duties.

The late Queen was largely an enigma. But these books come closer than most to revealing her inner life – and the contents of her handbag

In the film, we addressed many of the scandals that have tested the Queen for seven decades and found compelling behind-the-scenes anecdotes that had never been told.

Weekend magazine rounded up fond memories of the Queen from people whove worked with her, as they pay tribute to the British monarchs 70 years on the throne.

Among those whose recollections have been included in a new book are Nelson Mandela, portrait painter Michael Noakes, Lord (Denis) Healey and US harmonica player Larry Adler.