This volume investigates the public and private visual history of the British Royal Family through a curated collection of photographic records. The author, Don Cooligan, compiles a visual narrative intended to bridge the gap between the monarchy's formal duties and their personal lives. By organizing these images, the book provides a chronological framework that highlights the evolution of the royal image throughout the twentieth century.

The subject matter points to a traditional, commemorative text designed for readers interested in the visual history of the British monarchy. The framing suggests an accessible, light-touch approach to royal biography that prioritizes photographic documentation over deep analytical critique.