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Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December

Posted by Susan T on November 25, 2022, 6:34 pm

Extract from book

Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December

Posted by Hollie24 on November 25, 2022, 11:41 pm, in reply to "Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December"

If the Queen did have myeloma, she must have been in tremendous pain at times. And most of her family must have known about her illness (I don't think the Harkles knew. I think it was kept from them in order to avoid their exploiting it for financial gain) and that her time on Earth was coming to an end.

I can imagine there was jealousy between HM's Ladies and Angela Kelly. However, no one can deny that Kelly served the Queen very well and was a trustworthy close friend of the monarch. I have no doubt Kelly will take many, many confidences to her grave.

Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December

Posted by karenl on November 26, 2022, 12:42 am, in reply to "Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December"

If true, that confirms my strong suspicions that the late QEII had some form of a cancer diagnosis. The rapid and continuous weight loss and her skin color was so pale the last year or so. My sister asked me how much I thought HM weighed in her last photo and I said probably 85 lb. at the most. The stark change from the Jubilee to that Sept. photo.
If she had myeloma, she had to have been in constant pain especially bone pain. It's the worst pain imaginable.
Queen Elizabeth did her duty till the very end of her life. Sept. HM decided, "I'm ready".
On another note, I'd read in the Express that Angela Kelly was more or less booted out service the moment the Queen passed. I don't recall seeing her at the State Funeral or I missed her.
Another Express note, it was claimed that the weekend before HM died, Harry and Meghan were invited to visit the Queen at Balmoral before returning to the US and they snubbed the message.
If true, Harry has a lot to answer for in regards to his grandfather and grandmother in their last days.

Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December

Posted by Hollie24 on November 26, 2022, 1:06 am, in reply to "Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December"

Angela was at the funeral. I have no doubt she'll be given a gong as a reward for her service. I can't recall if she has a grace and favor residence or not, but if she does I expect she'll be allowed to stay in it.

Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December

Posted by Nellie on November 26, 2022, 1:10 am, in reply to "Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December"

It was reported that Angela moved into the Castle to be closer to the Queen towards the end.

Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December

Posted by karenl on November 26, 2022, 1:14 am, in reply to "Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December"

Yes, I read that Angela moved into Windsor Castle to be closer to HM and I've read that she does have a Grace and Favor cottage.

Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December

Posted by karenl on November 26, 2022, 1:17 am, in reply to "Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December"

I forgot to add that it doesn't seem that the rest of the Royal Family had any problems or concerns with Angela Kelly, it's was the Queen's staff that were up in arms over her.

Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December

Posted by Nellie on November 26, 2022, 1:30 am, in reply to "Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December"

I'll do a bit of surmising here but I believe Angela became the closest personal helper to the late Queen, more so than a nurse. If that was what the Queen wanted in her worst and most stressed and painful moments then so be it. Other ladies who performed conventional services in their conventional roles might have been "disconcerted" at times which is understandable. I just get fed up at times over the extreme stories the media relishes.

Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December

Posted by Nellie on November 26, 2022, 1:34 am, in reply to "Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December"

And another thing. I felt the Queen was putting certain things in order while she had time in which to do it. The Garter for Camilla was one of those things. It was an extremely positive way in which to endorse her.

Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December

Posted by Karen on November 26, 2022, 4:53 am, in reply to "Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December"

Pre-ordered from Amazon

It's release date is my Dad's birthday.

Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December

Posted by stephen on December 3, 2022, 6:15 pm, in reply to "Re: Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait by Gyles Brandreth to be published in December"

I Think I May get this I Got the Prince Philip book by Mr. Brandreth.

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