Cover of Sandringham Days: The Domestic Life of the Royal Family in Norfolk, 1862–1952

Sandringham Days: The Domestic Life of the Royal Family in Norfolk, 1862–1952

This is a fascinating portrait of royal life at Sandringham, from the early life of Albert Edward to the modern day. Drawing on letters, diaries and contemporary reports, it is a rich exploration of the private lives of Britain's royal family. From family life at the estate to the first visit of Queen Victoria, the glittering parties of the early twentieth century and all the way up to the death of King George V, the reigns of his sons, and the Sandringham of today, it will delight anyone with an interest in the lives of the British royal family.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 192 pages

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