First published 2011
Andrew Morton examines the relationship between Prince William and Catherine Middleton from their university meeting through their royal wedding. The author traces their family histories and individual backgrounds before following their romance from its early days at St. Andrews through the challenges of dating under intense public scrutiny. Morton documents their temporary breakup, the private proposal in Kenya where William presented his mother's sapphire engagement ring, and the spectacular wedding ceremony that captivated global audiences. Drawing on his previous access to Princess Diana, Morton reveals both the public pageantry and intimate moments of this significant royal union. The book explores how Catherine, born a commoner, prepared to enter the monarchy while William navigated his role as second in line to the throne and son of the beloved late princess. Morton presents this modern fairy tale as both historical chronicle and personal love story, capturing the glamour and pressure surrounding one of the most watched couples in the world.
Genres: biography, historical-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: modern-fairy-tale, rags-to-riches
Setting: St. Andrews, Kenya
Period: 21st Century
224 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Press