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By (author) Hallemann, Caroline

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Illuminating” — Elizabeth Beller
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A meticulous feat of research and reporting” — Kate Storey

The story of two iconic dynasties-the Kennedys and the Windsors-whose glamour and ambition defined an era. Reveals never-before examined stories about Queen Elizabeth, King Charles, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Princess Diana, Prince Harry, JFK, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, Robert Kennedy Jr., and many others.

For fans of The Crown and Disney+ new Ryan Murphy limited series Love Story.

For nearly a century, two families have captured the world”s collective imagination: the Windsors and the Kennedys. Much has been written about their individual trysts, tragedies, and triumphs over the years, but no one has examined their intertwined legacies. Until now.

The Kennedys and the Windsors unearths the shared story of these two families, drawing out some startling parallels between them: the style icons Princess Diana and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, who both tragically died young, the frustrated “second sisters” Princess Margaret and Lee Radziwill, the scandal-plagued next generation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the man formerly known as Prince Andrew, and the current generation”s struggles to figure out what a monarchy – actual or imagined – means in the twenty-first century.

From Queen Elizabeth”s coronation to President Kennedy”s historic London visit, JFK Jr.”s shocking death to Prince Harry”s decisive break with his family, Caroline Hallemann traces the key moments in the lives of these dynasties through a fresh and fascinating lens, showing how they have intersected over the generations in ways that not only shaped their images, but history itself.

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Hallemann has beautifully woven together the stories of two of the most famous families in the world….A meticulous feat of research and reporting that”s also incredibly entertaining to read.

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An intriguing tale rich with drama and tension….from the pressures placed on first daughters Jackie Kennedy and Queen Elizabeth, to the sacrifices of their younger sisters Lee Radziwill and Princess Margaret, and of how marriage in the spotlight can often mean prioritizing duty over desire.

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Fascinating [and] revealing….Hallemann”s deeply researched book will captivate fans of both families-a must-read

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Hallemann”s elegant prose traces a lifetime of parallels between the two houses, uncovering shared moments and illuminating the mutual experience of relentless public scrutiny

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The Kennedys and the Windsors more than earns its place on the shelf. It”s central on mine.

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Hallemann has a journalist”s eye for detail and a cordial, compelling writing style that”s perfect for the subject matter-two larger-than-life families with a shocking amount of common history. This is a deep dive worth taking, whether you”re already obsessed or not (you will be).

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The revealing story of the multigenerational relationship between the British royalty, the Windsors, and the closest thing the U.S. has to royalty, the Kennedys

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The Windsors and the Kennedys respectively still command popular attention across the world. In bringing these two infamous families together, Halleman compares the power of dynasties and puts them in the context of global leadership and celebrity.

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For fans of searing biographies including Ask Not and The Mountbattens.