William Shawcross

The Queen’s dedication to service was learnt at her father’s knee

She first addressed the nation aged 14 – making her lifetime of devotion no exaggeration, says Robert Hardman

Princess Elizabeth, with Princess Margaret, broadcasting in 1940. [Getty Images]
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  • Queen of Our Times: The Life of Elizabeth II

    Robert Hardman

    Macmillan, pp. 704, £20

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