A fascinating new insight into the life of Queen Elizabeth II has revealed she held a particular fondness for one of her fifteen Prime Ministers, with whom she shared a remarkably warm and humorous relationship.
According to the new biography by renowned historian and author Douglas Hurd, 'Elizabeth: The Queen Mother, The Queen & The Prime Ministers', the late monarch's weekly audiences with this individual were a highlight of her diary. The book details how their conversations often extended well beyond their allotted time, filled with laughter and a mutual understanding that set their relationship apart.
The nature of their bond was so unique that it reportedly became a subject of discussion within the inner circles of Buckingham Palace. Their shared sense of duty and a certain wit allowed for a candid and trusting dynamic, a rarity in the formal world of constitutional monarchy.
While the book delves into her relationships with all her premiers, from Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, it singles out this specific connection as being particularly special and enduring. The revelation offers a rare glimpse into the personal preferences of a monarch who was famously discreet and publicly impartial throughout her historic 70-year reign.
This disclosure challenges the perception of the Queen's completely neutral stance, suggesting that while she impeccably fulfilled her constitutional role, she naturally developed closer personal rapports with some of the individuals who served her government.
