The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe – An Intimate Biography by Her Majesty's Personal Advisor with Never-Before-Seen Photographs

As an American, I have always loved Queen Elizabeth and thoroughly enjoyed this beautifully photographed and well-written book. Author Angela Kelly’s love for Queen Elizabeth and her dedication and honor to Her Majesty shine through each page. The interesting anecdotes deliver delightful insights into this humble queen who “always makes people feel comfortable and at ease.” Miss Kelly was born for her job since the Queen’s wardrobe is stunning. The attention to detail for each outfit is extraordinary. I was also touched to learn of Angela’s care for the Queen's comfort at all times. This book is a treasure in my collection. Thank you for your respectful approach to every single person you mentioned in the book. May God bless Angels Kelly and the Queen with many happy years.

I love the British Royal Family even if I am from the ‘colonies’! As the author says in the book, she doesn’t dress the Queen, the Queen dresses herself but she designs all of the clothes the Queen wears and the book abounds in pictures. The Queen is dressed in bright colors because her people come out to see her and she would get lost in the crowd if she didn’t. You may have heard that someone breaks in the Queen’s shoes for her, well, it’s the author! They wear the same size so she makes the shoes comfortable for her boss! I loved this book!

I enjoyed this book -- it's got good pictures, some amusing anecdotes, and generally provides low-stress, low-stakes reading material. It's complete fluff, but isn't that what we want to read sometimes? It's quite possibly enjoyed best in small doses, so perfect if you want to unwind with a hot drink and a book. I only have two quibbles with this book. First, it's got a strong "I love me! I'm important!" vibe. It's a tribute to herself. At heart, most of us probably think reasonably highly of ourselves; the difference is that we don't typically have the resources and platform to publish a book about it. Angela's initiative, instincts, and wonderful qualities all get a thorough airing. And second, the deference to Elizabeth is sometimes a bit cloying. Granted, Angela Kelly was never going to write a book griping about her boss, but she veers to the other extreme. That said, I enjoyed this book, and just rolled my eyes and flipped a page when it got to be a bit much.

Angela Kelly tells amazing stories of her time as the main dfessee/ designer/ Advisor for Queen of England. One gets a glimpse of the Queen being fun and approachable, humble kind.

Lots of dialog by the author. I would have liked more photos and comments by the Queen. Interesting how she picked designs and fabrics, and how the hats matched. Angela does comment on the other residences of the queen and how she wears her public dresses at these houses later on

Having just finished watching the series, The Crown, this book caught my attention. What Angela Kelly says about the late Queen Elizabeth fleshes out her character a bit more to me. It is fascinating learning how detailed the whole wardrobe issue was. It must have been a massive job, but she seems to have done it cheerfully. It's a shame the royal family is upset about Kelly's books and the casual nature of some of the pictures in this one. Somehow, I think the late Queen's reputation will survive her hands in her pockets and her feet up on her fainting couch. Recommended

I bought this for my niece who is big into Queen Elizabeth everything!!! I bought 5 books from genre and she is so happy with everything! Such great prices and quality. I was nervous about choosing 'good' condition but it came with nearly no damage whatsoever! Only a tiny peel at the book cover. Still looks amazing. Thanks!!!

Ms. Kelly’s experience as The Queen’s dresser and personal assistant gave the reader a unique perspective into the complicated behind the scenes considerations when planning The Queen’s wardrobe. As a seamstress myself, I enjoyed reading about the materials used and detail in each clothing and millinery item and the coordination of them. I found Ms. Kelly’s sense of humor and her dedication to The Queen refreshing. The Queen always looks classy and well coordinated which is due in large part to the extensive research and thoughtful application of material and design overseen by Ms. Kelly. The photos were wonderful demonstrations of discussion points and added extensively to the book.

Interessant, man begreift erst beim Lesen den Wahnsinnsaufwand, der da betrieben wurde, die Queen zu kleiden. für Queenfans sicher eine Freude zu lesen

Very interesting and a good read.

Refreshing read!!

Excellent livre broché, ouvrage de très bonne facture, les photos sont vraiment magnifiques..je recommande sans réserve. Par contre, la paquet livré par la poste est arrivé dans un "piteux" état, a t il été visité ou malmené mais c'est inacceptable de recevoir un colis dans cet état. Oh surprise, les livres étaient clean….

Livro muito bom. Fotos com bastante detalhes e explicações minuciosas sobre o processo de criação das roupas e escolha dos modelos.