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The Other Side of the Coin
- The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe
- Narrated by: Angela Kelly
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
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Summary
‘Entertaining and beautifully illustrated’
The Sunday Times
‘For real intel, [The Crown] can’t come close to The Other Side of the Coin by Angela Kelly’
The New York Times
‘Fascinating book’
HELLO!
‘Angela Kelly shares fascinating and charming anecdotes’
Good Housekeeping
First print run features a specially designed cut-down dust jacket
When Angela Kelly and The Queen are together, laughter echoes through the corridors of Buckingham Palace.
Angela has worked with The Queen and walked the corridors of the Royal Household for twenty-five years, initially as Her Majesty’s Senior Dresser and then latterly as Her Majesty’s Personal Advisor, Curator, Wardrobe and In-house Designer. As the first person in history to hold this title, she shares a uniquely close working relationship with The Queen.
In The Other Side of the Coin, The Queen has personally given Angela her blessing to share their extraordinary bond with the world. Whether it’s preparing for a formal occasion or brightening Her Majesty’s day with a playful joke, Angela’s priority is to serve and support. Sharing never-before-seen photographs – many from Angela’s own private collection – and charming anecdotes of their time spent together, this revealing book provides memorable insights into what it’s like to work closely with The Queen, to curate her wardrobe and to discover a true and lasting connection along the way.
‘The book documents the unique working relationship between Her Majesty The Queen and the woman who has been her Personal Assistant and Senior Dresser for more than two decades: Angela Kelly. It gives a rare insight into the demands of the job of supporting the Monarch, and we gain privileged insight into a successful working relationship, characterised by humour, creativity, hard work, and a mutual commitment to service and duty. Angela is a talented and inspiring woman, who has captured the highlights of her long career with The Queen for us all to share.’ – Samantha Cohen, Assistant Private Secretary to The Queen (2011–2018)
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Critic reviews
"The book documents the unique working relationship between Her Majesty The Queen and the woman who has been her Personal Assistant and Senior Dresser for more than two decades: Angela Kelly. It gives a rare insight into the demands of the job of supporting the Monarch, and we gain privileged insight into a successful working relationship, characterised by humour, creativity, hard work, and a mutual commitment to service and duty. Angela is a talented and inspiring woman, who has captured the highlights of her long career with The Queen for us all to share." (Samantha Cohen, Assistant Private Secretary to The Queen 2011–2018)
"Full of gems.... Angela Kelly is a jewel in the crown." (Daily Telegraph)
"The book is a trove of warm and insightful anecdotes." (Daily Mail)
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- Bear
- 10-05-22
An interesting listen.
This was an enjoyable read and getting a glimpse into the other side of the queen was fascinating, well worth a read/listen to
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- Lady B
- 05-08-24
Why didn’t someone say something?
Areas in the book were very interesting, but why didn’t someone say something about the narration before it went out? It’s awful to listen to I’m sorry to say!
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- K. Faulkner
- 15-04-20
The other side of the coin.
Content good, but narration poor. Angela seemed too nervous to read with confidence and spirit. Unaware of her brilliant unique talents.
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- Alma J
- 08-06-22
A book to bring a smile to the face
I have just finished listening to this lovely book, which I mostly did with a smile on my face, appreciating the various experiences and situations which have been enjoyed in her career by Angela Kelly. I found her very ordinary voice to be peaceful to listen to, and this might possibly have been because she and I are fellow Liverpudlians. I have enjoyed following her many delightful opportunities to create for Her Majesty, and what must be her amazing attention to detail in everything she undertakes. I also appreciated, and I’m sure that they did too, her acknowledgement by name of so many people she has come across, dealt with, and who have been helpful to her with projects and research. What a very interesting career she has had, and I hope it continues for a while yet to come.
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- K. stewart
- 08-02-20
monotone voice
worse narration ever ! Angela Kelly has the most irritating voice I have ever heard! thank god I didnt buy this version
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- Budgiewings
- 11-04-22
Great listen !
Wonder insight into the world of the queen and a great listen but definitely listen on X1.4 speed.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-11-19
fab
I have the lovely book Angela Kelly wrote before and wanted this one too. but I knew I would read the words just look. so I decided to listen to it and take it I then buy the book. I wasnt disappointed. some of the words aren't pronounced correctly but that doesn't matter. great stories. well done !
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- Michelle W
- 08-03-21
Interesting but very poorly read
I found this very interesting but it was very poorly read which diminishes the finished product. A real pity
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- MARGARET
- 30-05-22
humourous, and an exceptional personal viewpoint.
Very readable and insightful as Angela's own background and insight merges with her great respect and admiration for the Queen as do her fabrics colours textures and inspiration.
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- Mollie30
- 11-03-20
Bit Dreary!
Spoke far too slowly. Sycophantic delivery - could have been so much more. I think we already knew much of the content
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