8 Books About Princesses to Read After You Devour Season 4 of The Crown

Katherine, daughter of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain, has been betrothed to Prince Arthur of England since childhood. Although arranged, the match becomes wildly passionate. But tragically, at the age of just fifteen, Arthur falls fatally ill. Before slipping away, he makes his bride promise to marry his brother Henry to fulfill their family’s dreams of ruling. Katherine must then convince both her family and the entirety of England that her marriage with Arthur was never consummated and she should be permitted to marry Henry. While enduring loneliness, despair, spies, and poverty, she awaits her time to step into the queenship role that she has prepared her whole life to take on.  

In this story, the dazzling socialite Princess Margaret captivates everyone with her upscale fashion sense and posh ways. But this outrageous lifestyle deeply conflicts with her place as Queen Elizabeth’s younger sister. When Vera Strathmore comes into the picture, she entertains the princess with whatever she wants and thrusts herself into the center of Margaret’s complicated life. When things begin to get out of hand, and Vera wants the freedom to fulfill her own dreams, she is left with Margaret’s secrets and a duty to uphold.  

This New York Times bestselling biography has become a literary classic. With Princess Diana’s intimate and raw involvement in the telling of her story, readers are given an inside look into her unhappy marriage, her relationship with the queen, and the British monarchy as a whole. With this groundbreaking biography, Princess Diana’s legacy lives on. 

Princess Theodora Isabella Victoria is back on her princess duties after getting stood up at her wedding. And she is so over it. So when she gets the chance to sneak out of the palace and meet a sexy Scot named Nick in a local bar, she takes it. But just as Thea begins to think she could lead a normal life with her new Prince Charming for the night, she realizes that Nick has other intentions. He reveals that he is the brother of her former fiancé, a British spy, and he’s not above blackmail. As Thea reluctantly joins forces with Nick to find out what happened the day her fiancé disappeared, together they discover a secret that could destroy a centuries-old monarchy. 

When American Bex Porter is admitted to Oxford University, she soon realizes she is living just down the hall from Prince Nicholas, the future king of Britain. Despite her resistance to love and fairy tales, Bex can’t help but fall for Nick. This love story propels her into a life completely unimaginable to her. Between ritzy dinners and fabulous vacations, Bex must also navigate pesky tabloids, beautiful ex-girlfriends, and royal family drama. As the relationship grows stronger, Bex grows more and more wary. Can she reconcile the man she loves with the monarch he’s fated to become? 

This biography chronicles the romance between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, son of Princess Diana. In this irresistible story for any royal fan, readers are led through centuries of Britain’s rule-breaking royal marriages, as well as the love matches that were never permitted to make it to the altar. Anyone who knows and loves this public and adored couple will want to have this book in their collection.  

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is the infamous other woman who complicated the marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. British author and journalist Penny Junor writes extensively about the royal family, and in this biography, she explores the life of one of the most controversial people in British royal history. For a deep dive into this royal relationship, be sure to pick up THE DUCHESS. From game-playing and lies to insight on an incredibly difficult life, this book is packed with drama. 

To curb your historical thriller appetite, I suggest picking up a copy of THE EYES OF THE QUEEN, the first book in Oliver Clements series Agents of the Crown. It’s the Age of Enlightenment, and scientists and scholars alike believe that hope is in the air. But the darkness has not completely dissipated—anyone who dares to defy Spain’s Catholic orthodoxy will be hunted and butchered. There is only one nation that can combat Spain’s threats and terror: Britain, under the rule of young Queen Elizabeth I. The queen, coupled by a man who will become the original MI6 agent, must protect England and this new wave of enlightenment at all costs.