<DIV><p>This affectionate tribute, written by a royal biographer with the full co-operation of her officers and crew, chronicles what life was really like on board The Queen's floating palace, including State functions, Royal honeymoons, promotion days for British industry, and even the strict, not to say eccentric, rules that governed the crew's demeanour. The book includes the final overseas voyage for the hand-over of Hong Kong, the farewell tour of British ports, the Paying-Off Ceremony that ended her 43 years of unblemished service, and going on show as a major tourist attraction. Among the items reproduced in full are The Queens' speech of thanks to the officers and crew at the ceremony, and a complete list of those on duty that day.</p></DIV>