The Little Princesses: The Story of the Queen's Childhood by Her Nanny, Marion Crawford

Originally published in 1950, The Little Princesses was the first account of British Royal life inside Buckingham Palace as revealed by Marion Crawford, who served as governess to princesses Elizabeth and Margaret.

A twenty-two year old teacher recruited to look after the Duke and Duchess of York’s young daughters in 1931, Marion Crawford—affectionately known as “Crawfie” by her charges—spent sixteen years with the Royal family as the children’s governess. From King Edward VIII’s abdication...