Posted by Christian on January 18, 2012, 3:23 pm, in reply to "Re: Thanks Christian!"
Dear Baxter,
The Garter-portrait was chosen because it is The Queen's favorite portrait and she asked if I could use it on the front. I like Preben Hornungs paintings too, so it was okay with me to have it on the cover.
--Previous Message-- : : Christian- Congratulations on the : publication of your book! I had read about : it a while back but I did not realize the : author was our fellow poster formerly known : as Gabriel. : : I look forward to buying the English version : and reading the stories behind the : portraits, especially the group painted at : Windsor. If you don't mind, I was curious : as to why the portrait of the Queen in her : Garter robe was choosen for the cover. : :