This in-depth, private biography of Queen Elizabeth II offers a unique viewpoint on her exceptional life, reign, and times. Gyles Brandreth tells the Queen's story openly, sensitively, and with grace from the perspective of someone who has met her, conversed with her, and recorded those talks. Brandreth was well acquainted with both the new King and Queen Consort and the husband of the Queen. Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait is the essential biography of the longest-serving monarch in English history, of a woman who represented not only her people but also stood as a symbol of fortitude and resilience throughout her long life. It is told with authority, a refreshing dose of humour, and moving honesty from a wholly original viewpoint. What was Elizabeth II like?