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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
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 25 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 charming anecdotes of their time spent together, this revealing audiobook 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.
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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- 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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- 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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- Annie
- 06-03-21
Good book, needs better narration.
Sometimes you just have to accept that you are not the best narrator for your own books. Book content good, though.
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- saltea1
- 02-09-21
Couldn’t finish it
I was really looking forward to this book; having Northern roots myself. Sadly, as much as I tried, I just couldn’t get into the flat narration.
The theme & topic really enticed me & I was eager to learn more but unfortunately, for me, I found the narration let it down.
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- Michael Morley
- 29-07-20
True inspiration
lovely book, as a fashion designer myself i found this truly admirable. Especially her thought process behind her inspiration within each look and Angelas relationship/Friendship with queen Elizabeth.
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- Ms D. Fleming
- 01-04-22
A real Crown Jewel.
I love the tiny details Her Majesty's Senior Dresser shares with us, from the choice of a flower for Her Majesty's Ascot Hat and it's 'goosebump' discovery, to the intricate care of private jewelry, all sprinkled throughout the daily life of Her Majesty's closest, most trusted member of the Royal Household, Ms. Angela Kelly.
Wonderfully evocative tales, laughter and more than a few tears, especially listened to in 2022, after the passing of Her "strength and stay", our beloved HRH The Duke of Edinburgh (R.I.P.)
For anyone interested, or intrigued by the astonishingly beautiful wardrobe of our Gracious Queen and little insights into the most powerfully compassionate person of service in history, Queen Elizabeth ll, this truly is the Jewel in the Crown.
The reasons for Her Majesty's choices are compassionate and wise, considerate of whomever She is dressing to meet.
Loved every minute, especially Ms Kelly's gently lilting voice with an echo of Liverpool woven throughout.
I may be biased being from her beautiful home city, but I could listen to her all day.
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