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Reading the Royals: Top Ten Biographies & Books About The Royal Family

The ten royal biographies to delve into after the excitement of Coronation Day wears off.

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Book Cover for: Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch, Sally Bedell Smith

Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch

Sally Bedell Smith

This fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the life of Elizabeth II was written by a royals expert and Vanity Fair contributor who had special access to the queen and her family.

Random House GroupRandom House Group &

Paperback, 2012

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Book Cover for: Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life, Sally Bedell Smith

Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life

Sally Bedell Smith

Even before taking the throne, King Charles has been an endless source of fascination. Smith follows him from his glamorous palaces to his country homes to his globe-trotting travels to allow readers to get a peek at his life during the decades leading up to his coronation.

RevDanielRevDaniel

Paperback, 2017

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Book Cover for: Henry VIII: The King and His Court, Alison Weir

Henry VIII: The King and His Court

Alison Weir

A detailed and gripping portrait of the infamous Tudor king and the court he presided over, full of intrigue, drama, and political maneuvering. Wolf Hall fans can't miss this one.

Janet EmsonalifeinbooksJanet Emson & alifeinbooks

Paperback, 2002

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Book Cover for: Victoria: The Queen: An Intimate Biography of the Woman Who Ruled an Empire, Julia Baird

Victoria: The Queen: An Intimate Biography of the Woman Who Ruled an Empire

Julia Baird

A vividly written biography that takes readers into the life of the queen who ruled an empire with grace, power, and humanity. With endorsements from celebrities such as Tina Brown, this book is a go-to for those still holding out for more seasons of Victoria on PBS.

💥Dr💥 Julia BairdTrevin Wax💥Dr💥 Julia Baird & Trevin Wax

Paperback, 2017

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Book Cover for: Spare, Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex

Spare

Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex

Prince Harry's explosive memoir exposes incredibly intimate details about his relationship with the royal family and his battles with the press. The BBC called it: "part confession, part rant and part love letter. In places it feels like the longest angry drunk text ever sent."

Peggy NoonanHelen LewisPeggy Noonan & Helen Lewis

Hardcover, 2023

$36.00$18.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: George III: A Personal History, Christopher Hibbert

George III: A Personal History

Christopher Hibbert

Hibbert paints a personal portrait of George III, delving into his private life, his relationships, his interest in arts and sciences, and his struggle with mental illness, which historically earned him the nickname "Mad King George."

Paperback, 2000

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Book Cover for: Diana: Her True Story--In Her Own Words, Andrew Morton

Diana: Her True Story--In Her Own Words

Andrew Morton

Written with her cooperation before her death, this biography shares unfiltered details of Diana's unhappy marriage and her life inside the House of Windsor. This revised edition reveals new insights from the secret tapes of the biographer's conversations with her.

PeopleBethanne Patrick Is Only Here to Signal BoostPeople & Bethanne Patrick Is Only Here to Signal Boost

Paperback, 2017

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Book Cover for: The Little Princesses: The Story of the Queen's Childhood by Her Nanny, Marion Crawford, Marion Crawford

The Little Princesses: The Story of the Queen's Childhood by Her Nanny, Marion Crawford

Marion Crawford

"Crawfie", as she was known to young Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, was a close confidante and nanny of the royal family. Though at the time of publication she was demonized by the press, these "nanny diares" are a tender look at the princesses' childhood.

Caitlin FlanaganThe AtlanticCaitlin Flanagan & The Atlantic

Paperback, 2020

$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Queen Mother: The Official Biography, William Shawcross

The Queen Mother: The Official Biography

William Shawcross

A comprehensive account of the life of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, the mother of Queen Elizabeth II. The book provides information about her upbringing, her courtship and marriage to King George VI, and their struggle with his unexpected ascension to the throne.

Christopher Hope📝Emily DeArdo 🦚💀Christopher Hope📝 & Emily DeArdo 🦚💀

Paperback, 2010

$25.00$12.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Queen Consort (Formerly the Duchess): The Life of Queen Camilla, Penny Junor

Queen Consort (Formerly the Duchess): The Life of Queen Camilla

Penny Junor

A revealing and insightful look at the life of the woman who has been recently crowned queen consort, exploring her journey from controversial figure to beloved royal.

United AgentsUnited Agents

Paperback, 2023

$20.99$10.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book