Albert & Elisabeth
With this 'Books on Sunday', the Allaboutroyalfamilies blog continues to review books about the Belgian royal family. Albert & Elisabeth is written by Princess Esmeralda of Belgium and Christophe Vachaudez. It was issued by Lannoo. Based on numerous private photos, most of them were never published before, the book 'Albert & Elisabeth' shows an intimate portrait of the third Belgian King and Queen. King Albert I of Belgium and Queen Elisabeth of Belgium, born duchess in Bavaria, were very popular not only in their own country but also in Europe, United Kingdom and the world, especially because of their role during World War I. With their popularity, then and now, in mind, this royal history book full with lovely pictures is a real treasure to read. Princess Esmeralda (also mentioned as Princess Marie-Esméralda) of Belgium is the youngest daughter of King Leopold III and Lilian Baels. She is thus a granddaughter of King Albert I of Bel...