Globally famous and yet universally misunderstood, this engrossing book by journalist Catherine Mayer examines the complex and utterly compelling stories of Britain's royal women behind the public façade. Uncover the true narratives of figures ranging from Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I to Elizabeth II, Diana, Camilla, Kate, and Meghan.

• Examines the lives of central royal women throughout history, revealing parallels and echoes across generations.
• Features stories of Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I, Victoria, Elizabeth II, Diana, Camilla, Kate, and Meghan.
• Reveals these extraordinary women in all their complexity, charting their achievements, quirks, kindnesses, cruelties, and profound influence.
• Draws on key sources, many of whom have never spoken publicly before.
• Demonstrates how history repeats itself to the detriment of royal women and society.

• Author: Catherine Mayer
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Print Length: 448 pages
• Publication Date: June 18, 2026
• ISBN-10: 0008730172
• ISBN-13: 978-0008730178
• Dimensions: 159 x 42 x 240mm (15.9 x 4.2 x 24 cm)
• Weight: 670g
• Color: Four-color

Discover the fascinating, poignant, surprising, and enraging truths behind the myths surrounding the monarchy's most famous women in this extraordinary portrait by Catherine Mayer.