In the morning light of Windsor Castle in 1926, the violets witnessed the birth of a life. Who could have foreseen that this little princess, named "Lisbeth," would wear the crown and become the longest-reigning monarch in British history? From her speeches during World War II to her role in postwar reconstruction, from her diplomatic journeys in the twilight of empire to her balancing family and responsibilities, her life was inextricably intertwined with the fate of Britain.