10 moments from the life of Queen Elizabeth II

From the new book 'Elizabeth the Queen,' 10 new insights into the modern monarch.

10. Elizabeth was extremely happy with her grandson William's engagement

When Elizabeth and her husband Philip heard that Prince William was engaged to Kate Middleton, whom he married this past April, a source told Bedell Smith that the two were "absolutely delighted." Prince Charles expressed similar happiness and told BBC News, "They've been practicing long enough!"

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