Dr Tessa Dunlop is a twentieth-century historian, acclaimed author (Sunday Times bestseller The Century Girls and The Bletchley Girls) and Royal Television Society awarded broadcaster. She was a presenter on the BBC's BAFTA-winning series Coast, appears on numerous history documentaries and talk shows and often comments on royal news. Tessa grew up in Scotland and now lives in London with her family.
The relationship between the Queen and Prince Philip is enlivened by the voices of so many interesting, wonderful contemporaries, which makes for a fresh and original approach. -- Hugo Vickers, Royal Biographer A riveting take on an extraordinary relationship. -- Richard Eden, Diary Editor, Daily Mail It's a story we think we know so well, but in Tessa's charming new book she uncovers illuminating untold stories from the Queen and Philip's youth. -- Emily Andrews, Royal Journalist If you love royalty you'll love Tessa's book. She writes so well. -- Jo Elvin, Palace Confidential, Daily Mail The symbolism of the Queen's marriage and how it affects a whole generation [Dunlop] illustrates very beautifully in the book . . . Elizabeth and Philip is a very good read. -- Michael Portillo * The Times Radio * A fascinating piece of history -- Ben Sixsmith * The Critic Magazine * one of my books of 2022 . . . the future Queen emerges, as one would expect, as a dignified young woman, but it is Philip's upbringing that fascinated me the most. A worthy tribute. -- Oliver Webb-Carter, Editor * Aspects of History *