There are four versions of the journals. The original which she wrote herself; a manuscript, abridged transcript written by the Queen's youngest daughter, Princess Beatrice; a typed transcript prepared for Lord Esher; and some draft volumes written by the Queen. All four are used online, but not at the same time. For example for the journal entry of the Coronation there are two versions available. The Lord Esher Transcript and the Princess Beatrice Transcript. I'm disappointed that for those not in the UK now have to pay to view the journals and think it's very unfair.
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