In her 70 years in power, Queen Elizabeth II made her mark on history, navigating the ups and downs of the past century wearing many hats - literally and figuratively. The Hats of the Queen explores 50 iconic headpieces adorned by the Queen during her reign, uncovering the royal, political and fashion landscape at the time. With a foreword by royal correspondent Alastair Bruce --

This companion book to the BBC 1 landmark observational documentary series focuses on the working lives of the most famous family in the world both at home and abroad. From accompanying the queen on royal tours to the Baltic States and the United States, to filming an audience with her Prime-Minister, Tony Blair, the author seeks to answer the monumental question: "What does the monarchy do?"

Presents a history of the British royal family, focusing on the kings, queens, and family members of the House of Windsor, providing a pictorial history of the monarchy in the twentieth century.