{"title":"Marion Crawford","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eMarion Crawford\u003c\/em\u003e, a revered author renowned for her intimate portrayals of the British royal family. Best known for her book, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Little Princesses\u003c\/strong\u003e, Crawford offers readers a rare glimpse into the lives of Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret during their formative years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarion Crawford's writings are a delightful find for those interested in \u003cem\u003ebiographies and memoirs\u003c\/em\u003e. Her unique perspective as a governess to the young princesses allows her to share personal and engaging anecdotes that are both enlightening and touching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Little Princesses\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a significant contribution to royal literature, blending warmth and candour to paint a vivid picture of a world often shrouded in mystery. Whether you're a royal enthusiast or simply love a well-told story from history, this collection promises to captivate and inform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through our selection to discover more about Marion Crawford's influential works, and dive into the enchanting world of royal life through her eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-little-princesses-by-marion-crawford-9780752849744","title":"The Little Princesses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn little more than fifty years, the regard with which the Royal Family are held has changed out of all recognition. Their private lives are now the stuff of soap opera, and it seems anyone who comes into contact with them sells their story to magazines or newspapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarion Crawford, 'Crawfie', as she was known to the Queen and Princess Margaret, became governess to the children of the Duke and Duchess of York in the early 1930s, little suspecting she was nurturing her future Queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning at the quiet family home in Piccadilly in the early 1930s and ending with the birth of Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace in 1948, Crawfie tells how she brought the princesses up to be 'Royal' whilst also exposing them to the ordinary world of underground trains, buses, and swimming lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Little Princesses\u003c\/em\u003e was published in 1950 to a furore we cannot imagine today. Crawfie was demonised by the press, and the Queen Mother, who had been a great friend and who had, Crawfie maintained, given her permission to write the account, never spoke to her again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance Distribution Services Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998727655660,"sku":"9780752849744","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/597203482456.jpg?v=1763228577"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/marion-crawford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}