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Chunks may be recycled from his book on Prince Philip, but this time the royal biographer shares his intimate conversations with the Queen
GYLES BRANDRETH: Because I have met her, because, at close quarters, I have observed her as she carried out a range of her official duties, people often ask me 'What was the Queen really like?'
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
GYLES BRANDRETH: Elizabeth and Philip had different attributes and different interests. Each was royal; they had shared values, a joint heritage and a common purpose.
GYLES BRANDRETH: Elizabeth and Philip had different attributes and different interests. Each was royal; they had shared values, a joint heritage and a common purpose.