Queen Elizabeth II’s official biographer named as historian Anna Keay

The author, who will interview members of royal family for book, says being chosen for role is a profound honour'

Anna Keay, a historian whose most celebrated book is about Britain's republican period, has been confirmed as Queen Elizabeth II's official biographer.

Keay will interview members of the royal family and the late queen's friends and servants. She will also have access to the monarch's personal and official papers held in the royal archives.