In the wake of the Queen’s death, a number of books concerning the Royals are to be re-issued, including Thomas Blaikie's What a Thing to Say to the Queen: A collection of royal anecdotes from the House of Windsor. Originally published by Quarto in 2015, this edition is due to be available from mid-October with a new cover design and minor updates to the text reflecting the Queen’s passing.
Journalist Blaikie gathered together a number of anecdotes for What a Thing to Say to the Queen, which are presented as illustrated stories providing access to a unique world. Engaging, insightful and sometimes outrageous, the re-release of Blaikie’s book will serve as an affectionate tribute to the late monarch. As the UK’s longest reigning monarch, the Queen met people from all corners of the world. What a Thing to Say to the Queen uncovers what really happened at these meetings and reveals a private side to a very public sovereign.