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The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe Hardcover – Illustrated, October 29, 2019

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THE OFFICIAL BOOK, FULLY ENDORSED BY QUEEN ELIZABETH II

From Her Majesty’s trusted confidant and Dresser Angela Kelly LVO comes a lavishly designed book of never-before-seen photos of The Queen, Her wardrobe and Her jewels and features intimate anecdotes from Angela’s 25-year career working closely with Her Majesty. A truly unique keepsake and collectors’ item to be treasured.  

‘For the nearly seven decades of her reign, Her Majesty The Queen has used clothing to create a powerful visual identity that transcends fashion and has made her perhaps the most readily identifiable person on the planet. Angela Kelly, building on the work of the great designers and milliners who have worked with Her Majesty through the years – including couturiers Sir Norman Hartnell, Sir Hardy Amies, and Ian Thomas, and milliners such as Simone Mirman and Freddy Fox – brings her own imagination to bear on an iconic ‘uniform’ that suggests continuity and tradition, and ensures that the wearer is always the most visible person in a room or a crowd.’–Anna Wintour, Vogue

When Angela Kelly and The Queen are together, laughter echoes through the corridors of Buckingham Palace. Angela has worked with The Queen and walked the corridors of the Royal Household for twenty-five years, initially as Her Majesty’s Senior Dresser and then latterly as Her Majesty’s Personal Advisor, Curator, Wardrobe and In-house Designer. As the first person in history to hold this title, she shares a uniquely close working relationship with The Queen.

In The Other Side of the Coin, The Queen has personally given Angela her blessing to share their extraordinary bond with the world. Whether it’s preparing for a formal occasion or brightening Her Majesty’s day with a playful joke, Angela’s priority is to serve and support. Sharing never-before-seen photographs – many from Angela’s own private collection – and charming anecdotes of their time spent together, this revealing book provides memorable insights into what it’s like to work closely with The Queen, to curate her wardrobe and to discover a true and lasting connection along the way.

‘The book documents the unique working relationship between Her Majesty The Queen and the woman who has been her Personal Assistant and Senior Dresser for more than two decades: Angela Kelly. It gives a rare insight into the demands of the job of supporting the Monarch, and we gain privileged insight into a successful working relationship, characterized by humor, creativity, hard work, and a mutual commitment to service and duty. Angela is a talented and inspiring woman, who has captured the highlights of her long career with The Queen for us all to share.’ –Samantha Cohen, Assistant Private Secretary to The Queen (2011–2018)
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Angela Kelly lvo is Personal Advisor, Curator and Senior Dresser to Her Majesty The Queen (The Queen’s Jewellery, Insignias and Wardrobe), as well as In-house Designer. Angela started working in the Royal Household in 1994 as an Assistant Dresser and shares with you her unique perspective on her working life with Her Majesty The Queen.

Angela is also the author of the successful book Dressing The Queen, which celebrated The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper; Illustrated edition (October 29, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062982559
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062982551
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.32 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 0.98 x 9.06 inches
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Beautiful photos and memories of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and of her family, friends, animals and historic milieu, written by one of her most trusted employees I love the official photos but especially the behind The Queen's scenes, the quips and quotes, the touching, often witty details of her private and public life.
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Cynthia Darby
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun & Fascinating
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
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As an unrepentant Elizabethphile (not a real word, I know, but it should be), I was delighted to see Ms. Kelly’s book pop up! It is a beautifully & simply written look behind the curtain at the magic that is Queen Elizabeth II. The reader is treated to the creative process involved in crafting HM’s beautiful wardrobe, photos included! I enjoyed learning the origin story of Ms. Kelly becoming the Queen’s designer & dresser. There is even a glimpse of Her Majesty’s sense of humor!
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MB Gore
5.0 out of 5 stars What a nice book
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
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This book shows so many things that were done for the late Queen to help her always look relaxed and amazing. Wonderful pictures and written with kindness and respect. Loved it.
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Bookedup
4.0 out of 5 stars Nicely written fluff
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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I enjoyed this book, particularly the descriptions of moments of levity between the author and the Queen. The photos are lovely.
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Marilyn Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and informative
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
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The Queen was a beautiful lady. I think a bit of sparkle left the world when she died.
Thank you Angela for your beautiful book which gave us a glimpse into the making of the Queen's wardrobe.
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joan taylor
3.0 out of 5 stars Very polite and loyal employee
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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Photographs beautiful but contents didn’t tell much
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dressing Her Majesty
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
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I really liked her first hand knowledge of the Queens chooses of clothing.The intimit facts of her likes. I found this an interesting story of her job, and friendship with her majesty.yes, something nice to read about, I enjoyed it very much.
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Gary
5.0 out of 5 stars a very interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
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Just loved the photos of the Queen’s dresses and all the beautiful colors and fabrics. This book was written with sensitivity and kindness and gives the reader a peek into a world we would otherwise never imagine.
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Judi Easley for a thoughtful reveal
5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting view into a closed world
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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Having just finished watching the series, The Crown, this book caught my attention. What Angela Kelly says about the late Queen Elizabeth fleshes out her character a bit more to me. It is fascinating learning how detailed the whole wardrobe issue was. It must have been a massive job, but she seems to have done it cheerfully. It's a shame the royal family is upset about Kelly's books and the casual nature of some of the pictures in this one. Somehow, I think the late Queen's reputation will survive her hands in her pockets and her feet up on her fainting couch. Recommended
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AQ
4.0 out of 5 stars Muito interessante!
Reviewed in Spain on June 26, 2023
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Gostei muito e recomendo. As fotos são óptimas.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Touched by Greatness
Reviewed in India on April 16, 2022
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Warm, respectful, funny and much more. The rigour that Angela Kelly brings to her work and life, is inspiring and worthy for The Queen. It reads like a biography of The Queen, herself!
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lory
5.0 out of 5 stars la Regina raccontata dalla sua stilista
Reviewed in Italy on October 19, 2021
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Qui la regina Elisabetta è raccontata da un punto di vista insolito: quello della sua personal dresser. Grazie a questo libro si possono conoscere i segreti che stanno dietro a diversi vestiti, indossati dalla regina in differenti momenti: dall'incontro con un capo di stato a quello con il Papa, dalla visita in un Paese straniero alla partecipazione a un particolare evento britannico... Il tutto è corredato da bellissime fotografie. Certo, se cercate una biografia della regina, questo non è il libro adatto. Se invece vi incuriosisce sapere cosa sta dietro agli abbigliamenti della regina, se volete conoscere qualche particolare in più sulla sovrana e sugli eventi a cui ha partecipato negli ultimi decenni, se volete saperne di più su cosa vuol dire lavorare a servizio della regina, allora questo volume può interessarvi. A me questo libro è piaciuto molto, leggerlo mi ha divertito.
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Luis Javier González
4.0 out of 5 stars Recomendado
Reviewed in Mexico on May 10, 2020
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Un libro interesante y muy bonito referente al trabajos e una de las mujeres más cercanas a La Reina Isabel II. Al ser una de las empleadas más cercanas de la reina, tiene muchas anécdotas que ayudan a visualizar de una manera amplia la vestimenta de la reina. Si eres alguien que le interese la moda, la historia de la realeza o te llama la atención un lado que siempre ha llamado la atención la atencion mas nunca se ha leído al respecto, es un libro muy recomendado. Es un libro relativamente corto, ya que trae muchas fotos que ayudan a complementar la narrativa con el propósito principal del mismo y de fácil le lectura.
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S. Pawlicki
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book
Reviewed in Germany on January 27, 2021
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I bought this book as a present for my cousin who is a fan of the Queen. She loves it! Wonderfully written with a lot of information about the designs and the background. The pictures are beautiful. A must have for royal fans.
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