It was to France, and to Paris, that Queen Elizabeth II reserved, in 2014, what was to be her penultimate state visit abroad, on the occasion of the ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy. Everywhere, from the Champs-Élysées to the beaches of the Manche and Calvados, the queen was acclaimed by the French who love her and are grateful for her loyalty to France. France, of which she speaks the language perfectly and almost without an accent, is undoubtedly the country outside the Commonwealth that she prefers. A love story that goes back a long way, as she emphasized under the gilded ceilings of the Élysée Palace, where François Hollande received her: "I remember the pleasure I had in discovering this beautiful country for the first time, and in turn cultivating a great affection for the French people." — Stéphane Bern
For the first time, Stéphane Bern and Paris Match reveal the special and dear bond that unites the sovereign to our country. This richly illustrated book is a tribute to the one who, beyond protocols, nurtured a true complicity with our presidents and won the hearts of the French with her grace and simplicity. With each trip, from visits to Versailles to lunches at the Grand Trianon, from receptions at the Opéra Garnier to visits in Corsica or the Normandy stud farms, the queen has appreciated the cultural and gastronomic treasures of France, thus demonstrating her sincere attachment to our nation.
Technical characteristics:
• Author: Stéphane Bern
• Publisher: Plon
• Publication date: 31/08/2023
• EAN: 9782259317023
• ISBN: 2259317022
• Number of pages: 160
