The Other Special Relationship 4: A very special relationship
From William and Kate’s polished diplomacy to Harry and Meghan’s explosive Oprah interview and life in California, the royals’ relationship with America now reflects a deeper divide within the monarchy.
The Other Special Relationship 3: Land of the free(d)
From Diana’s stardom and Fergie’s reinvention to scandals that shook the crown, America became both a refuge and a reckoning ground for the royals—offering freedom, fame, and fallout in equal measure.
The Other Special Relationship 2: Elizabeth in America
From her debut U.S. visit as a young princess to dining with 13 presidents, Queen Elizabeth II’s relationship with America mixed diplomacy, fascination, and a personal touch.
The Other Special Relationship 1: Home of Opportunity
From Edward VIII’s American love affair to George VI’s wartime charm offensive, the royals battled for hearts and influence across the Atlantic.
The Other Special Relationship
As America approaches 250 years of independence, the enduring love–hate dynamic between the U.S. and the British monarchy reveals a deeper story of fascination, power, and shifting loyalties. This week a series of 4 blog posts will be published in this blog, exploring the relationship between the British monarchy and the United States.
Pre-Order: Celebrating Women
A captivating collection of women’s writing—including everything from poetry, letters, novels, memoir, and journals—that celebrates the joy of being a woman.
The Seven Ages of Anne
Yes, she’s ‘the hardest working royal’. But Anne, The Princess Royal, is a lot more – or sometimes less – than that.
Secret Voices – A Year of Women’s Diaries
A captivating collection of daily extracts from women’s diaries, looking back over four centuries
The Code That Captured Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn has been seen as everything from a femme fatale to a feminist icon, a promiscuous manipulator to a Protestant martyr…