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The Little Princesses

The Little Princesses

BiographyBiography & Memoir
Pages
256
Published
1950
Language
English

Synopsis

Step back in time to the 1930s and meet two young princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret Rose, as their lives are about to change forever. Their father, the Duke of York, unexpectedly becomes King, thrusting Princess Elizabeth into the role of heir. This is the story of how their governess, Marion Crawford, affectionately known as 'Crawfie,' navigated their royal upbringing, balancing duty with glimpses of ordinary life.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveNostalgicHeartwarming
Coming of AgeMentor Figure

Genres

Biography Biography & Memoir History

About the author

M
Marion Crawford

Marion Crawford spent seventeen years as the governess to Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. She is most famous for her memoir, The Little Princesses, which describes her time raising the future Queen. Her books focus on royal biography and the private lives of the British monarchy.