16 Regally Intriguing Books About the British Royal Family

In an insider look at the world’s most recognized family, award-winning journalist and biographer Kitty Kelley sets foot in Buckingham Palace, finding all the skeletons stashed away in closets. 

A New York Times bestseller, The Royals unveils iconic figures such as Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, and Princess Diana, whether they are engaged in tumultuous marriages or romantic liaisons. 

Peel back the curtain and step into "pages that genuinely illuminate the careers of the flawed humans who have occupied and circled the throne this century" (Washington Post).

Full of riveting facts and anecdotes on the British monarchy—from Kate and William to Diana and Charles III—this test-your-knowledge trivia is perfect for fans of the royals. 

Whether you want to test your knowledge on headline-making scandals or remarkable weddings, keep up with one of the world’s most famous families. 

In “[a] devastating book by Britain’s top investigative author,” Tom Brewer chronicles King Charles III’s struggle with the spotlight (Daily Mail). 

This unofficial biography serves as Charles’ journey to redemption following the death of Diana, and later, with his marriage to Camilla. 

With testimony from over 120 individuals, many of whom served for the royals over extended periods of time, secrets are unravelled, and the truth is unveiled on the making of a future king. 

From the former royal correspondent of the Guardian comes a peel-back-the-curtain look into the issues surrounding the crown. During the rise of celebrity, it's astonishing that Queen Elizabeth II was able to remain one of the most recognizable people on the planet. 

However, since her passing in September 2022, questions have arisen about the extent of the institution's power. Can the royals live on without her? 

Turn a journalistic eye towards the Windsors and the roles they have and continue to play in society. 

Although only a relatively recent event, beginning with King George III, jubilees have become a significant way for the British royals to mark and celebrate their reign. 

This insightful account traces the history of the event and its evolution into a means of uniting the country and the monarchy today. 

In American Princess, author Leslie Carroll offers insight into the life of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, including her eventual union with Prince Harry. 

By chronicling the love matches that came before, including those that were prohibited from ever reaching the altar, Carroll paints a scandalous picture of the royal family.

Described by the Chicago Tribune as “an irresistible combination of People Magazine and the History Channel,” follow along with Meghan’s early days as an actress and philanthropist, to joining the tight-knit clan of the monarchy. 

Robert Lacey, the historical consultant to The Crown, delves into the childhood and fraying bond between brothers William, the future king of England, and Harry, the non-comfortist. When Harry and Meghan appeared on Oprah, they shocked the world with a previously unseen glimpse into the royal family.

Since then, it seems that the brothers have been on different paths.

When, if ever, did they agree on their vision for the monarchy? How did Princess Kate play a role in the brothers’ tenuous dynamics? Lacey confronts these questions and more in an unvarnished account. 

Ever since she was blamed for the breakup of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, Camilla has been cast on the fringes not only of the royal family but also of the public. 

It wasn’t until the Queen, on the first day of her Platinum Jubilee year, named Camilla the Queen Consort that opinion finally began to sway. Author Angela Levin unpacks this journey, beginning with her less-than-favorable portrayal in The Crown, to being held in the Queen’s highest of graces. 

Consulting with friends, staff, and executives, Levin presents a more comprehensive portrait of one of the monarchy’s most controversial members. 

Before the modern monarchy was established as we know it today, William the Conqueror, duke of Normandy, crossed the English Channel, uniting England’s various kingdoms.

Since then, forty-one kings and queens have sat on the throne. 

In this illuminating account, “Borman’s deep understanding of English royalty shines,” tracing the principal figures and events that took place before the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 (Chris Schluep, Amazon Editors’ Picks). 

Known for her biographies of infamous and royal women, New York Times-bestselling author Anne Edwards looks beyond the often narrow portrayals of Lady Diana’s life. 

Beginning in childhood, with her troubled upbringing alongside her grandfather and father, and continuing through her time with the equally tumultuous Windsors, Edwards peels back the layers on one of the world’s most beloved figures.

Even in his early years, Prince Harry captured the hearts of the world with his mischievous behavior and red hair. However, growing up royal was not always easy for Harry, as observed in his recent decision to leave the family.

Drawing on interviews with friends and colleagues of the prince, author Katie Nicholl offers an insider's perspective, from his childhood to his military service in Afghanistan. 

Nicholl particularly considers his relationship with other royal members, whether with the Queen, his brother, father, or stepmother, in a complete and compelling portrait. 

Royal Family news correspondent, Katie Nicholl, offers the first deep dive into the life of the future queen and current duchess, Catherine, Princess of Wales—often affectionately called Princess Kate. 

Beginning with her early life, Nicholl chronicles Kate’s induction into the royal family and pregnancies. 

Described by Vanity Fair as “Part modern fairy tale, part royal love story,” this charming account details how “Kate Middleton met her prince and became the Duchess of Cambridge.” 

The follow-up to the sensation William and Harry, Katie Nicholl takes a deeper look at the union between the future king and queen of England: William and Kate. 

From chronicling the people they were before they met, to their budding relationship at school, and now, the domestic bliss the couple share in Wales, this exclusive offers a complete romantic guide to the royal pair. 

When Princess Margaret stepped onto the scene, she had everyone talking about her. 

With her cutting-edge style and glamorous lifestyle, Georgie Blalock captures the outrageously fascinating life of Margaret through the imagined perspective of a lady-in-waiting. 

At odds with her seemingly perfect sister, Queen Elizabeth, can Margert carve her own path, away from not only the pressures of the monarchy but the ever-watching public eye?

Coinciding with her 60th year as reigning queen, Andrew Marr, one of Britain’s leading journalists, tells the personal journey of Elizabeth II. 

Only 25 when she first took the throne, Queen Elizabeth has lived through some of the world’s most significant events, and through it all, has managed to be a leader.

Take a look into the life of a woman who has managed to remain largely private throughout her reign…

Paul Burrell was Princess Diana’s butler from 1987 until her death in 1997. But Paul was much more than a servant to Diana—he was her right-hand man. 

Including never-before-seen photographs of Kensington Palace, readers gain a unique glimpse into the private world of the princess.