Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the incredible history of HM Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign, told through the enthralling life stories of 25 amazing people who have called Britain home. The reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II has been long and eventful.

"I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong."
HM Queen Elizabeth II

During HM Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign, Great Britain has seen incredible changes in the ways we live, think and feel, shaped by the inspiring people who were born in Britain or arrived on its shores. Find out all about the Queen's life, as well as 25 other amazing history-makers - from modern pioneers, leaders and scientists to writers, athletes and activists.

Discover the life-changing events of the last 70 years, from the first days of the NHS, founded by Aneurin Bevan, to the creation of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine by Sarah Gilbert. Learn about how brave activists like Malala Yousafzai and Paul Stephenson fought hard for equal rights for all, and scientists like Stephen Hawking and Tim Berners-Lee made discoveries that allowed us to know more about the universe, or communicate in a whole new way via the Internet.


Featuring the inspirational lives and achievements of amazing Britons such as Alan Turing, Malorie Blackman, Stormzy and Tanni Grey-Thompson, this beautiful special edition book is not only a glorious celebration of Queen Elizabeth's life and reign, but also the many citizens who have contributed to such an impressive 70 years on the throne.