The Queen's Coronation by Jennifer Ryan

In this episode of The Jane Healey Happy Hour, Jane Healey welcomes bestselling author Jennifer Ryan back to discuss The Queen’s Coronation, a historical novel inspired by her mother’s memories of Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 coronation. Ryan explains how she tells the story through three women working around the palace—including an assistant dresser, a laundry maid, and an ambitious American journalist—to explore the opportunities and restrictions women faced in 1950s Britain. She also shares fascinating details from her research into Buckingham Palace life, royal wardrobes, and the young Queen’s early years on the throne.