{"product_id":"queen-elizabeth-ii-a-photographers-ian-leslie-macdonald-9781069909527","title":"Queen Elizabeth II a Photographer's Four Decades with the Crown: In Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"It was a pleasure meeting you in all your Highland glory.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e -The Queen to Ian, 1987. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Get out of the way, don't ruin Ian's photograph, \u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e The Queen teased her dog as it wandered into the frame. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Ian, my wife and I will treasure the photographs you gave to us and to Canada. What a talent.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, CC, CMM, COM, CD. Governor General of Canada (2010-2017) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eIt is a privilege to witness history and see it through the eyes of someone with both the skill and sensitivity to capture its special moments. Each photo offers a glimpse not only of a remarkable monarch but also of the enduring human qualities-strength, warmth, humour, and dignity-that made her such an extraordinary person.\u003c\/i\u003e\" \u003c\/b\u003e Honorary Colonel (Ret.) Mike Scott, CM, CD, The 48th Highlanders of Canada\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor more than four decades, one Canadian photographer has enjoyed extraordinary, unparalleled access to the heart of the Royal Family\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQueen Elizabeth II: A Photographer's Four Decades with the Crown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e offers a rare and deeply personal perspective-an intimate collection of never-before-seen photographs and candid behind-the-scenes stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperience the monarchy through the eyes of a trusted insider, tracing the photographer's journey from childhood fascination to close friendships with key figures of the royal household. Step behind the lens as he recounts remarkable encounters and historic commissions, including Her Majesty's official portrait marking the 70th anniversary of her role as Colonel-in-Chief of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, and the iconic image celebrating the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, viewed around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the stories behind his celebrated images of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Princess Margaret, the former Duke and Duchess of York, Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla and an image used by personal permission of The King. His pictures are in the personal collections of members of the Royal Family, the Royal Collection Trust, and government and veterans' buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a photographic archive, this is a definitive visual tribute-a powerful celebration of a legendary monarch and the photographer whose lifelong devotion captured her family's most enduring moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ian Leslie MacDonald\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1069909521\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781069909527\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ian Leslie MacDonald\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.64lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.46d","brand":"Ian Leslie MacDonald","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520170832127,"sku":"9781069909527","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_26ffbede-da08-425a-a3e0-e8aaa36b86fb.jpg?v=1778741179","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/queen-elizabeth-ii-a-photographers-ian-leslie-macdonald-9781069909527","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}