George VI and Elizabeth: the marriage that saved the monarchy

Prologue

Part one: Loss and love. Twelve days

An honorable boy

Stuck in sick bay

The rent you pay for life

Coolness and courage

Do's and don'ts

Radiant vitality

Improved in every way

More than an ordinary friend

Part two: Halcyon days. Don't forget your honey lamb

A gilded carriage

A splendid partner

Family affairs

Out of the welter

My heart goes pit-a-pat

Part three: The road to the crown. Tremendous joy

Eager to do well

Family crises

Interlude

A certain person

The sunset of death

Tears of destiny

Part four: A royal beginning. Upright bearing and grave dignity

His brother's shadow

Simplicity and dignity

Transatlantic triumph

We shall prevail

Part five: The war years. Sharing the suffering

American friends

The tide turns

Overlord

Part six: Indelible legacy. Changing of the guard

Romance in the air

Sunlight and clouds

Farewell, with love.