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The Princess Royal: From Princess Mary to Princess Anne (The Royal House of Windsor) Kindle Edition

by Helen Cathcart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 242 ratings
An engrossing account of the life of Princess Anne and how her role was shaped by the six women who served as Princess Royal before her.

Ideal for readers of Gyles Brandreth, Ingrid Seward and Hugo Vickers.

To understand what it is to be a Princess Royal, the ‘doyenne of royal biographers’ Helen Cathcart skilfully portrays the lives of the foremost royal daughters from the days when princesses were ‘ladyes’ and the King’s eldest son was styled Prince Royal, through to our present Princess Royal.

There have been seven Princess Royals throughout British history, the inaugural of whom was Princess Mary, the eldest daughter of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria, followed by Princess Anne (daughter of King George II), Princess Charlotte (daughter of King George III), Princess Victoria (daughter of Queen Victoria), Princess Louise (daughter of King Edward VII), and Princess Mary (daughter of King George V). The current holder of the title, Princess Anne, emerges from this background, clearly demonstrating how the role or Princess Royal has evolved over the generations into one of duty and personal achievement.

Drawing on royal letters, journals and associated material, the author’s fascinating pen captures the first four decades of Princess Anne’s life, from playful child and stylish teenager to champion rider and tireless campaigner for good causes. Along the way are royal engagements and regimental dinners, a love affair with a Dragoon and a terrifying kidnap attempt.

The Princess Royal is the definitive account of what it means to be the first and most royal of royal daughters and how Princess Anne is truly a Princess Royal for our times.

‘Wide acclaim as a royal biographer … objective, uninhibited and penetrating’ – Sunday Express

‘Helen Cathcart writes about royalty as if she were one of them’– The Daily Mail

‘The doyenne ofroyal biographers’ –The Daily Telegraph

‘A tireless chronicler of royalty’–The Guardian
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About the Author

Helen Cathcart was a prolific writer about the Royal Family, who enjoyed enormous success with her books in the 1960s and 1970s. These emerged with regularity, sold well, and were largely enjoyed (if not always at Buckingham Palace). One mystery surrounded the author-she was never seen. Occasionally journalists visited her agent, Harold Albert, at his cottage near Liphook, and suspected that Helen Cathcart did not exist. Invariably they left less convinced. Only when Harold Albert died was it revealed-in an obituary written by Hugo Vickers-that Harold Albert and Helen Cathcart were one and the same.

Lorna Bennett is a British classically trained actor and alumna of the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). She has narrated books for HarperAudio, Blackstone Publishing, Disney, Dreamscape Media, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Chelsea Green Publishing, Harlequin, Podium, Realm (previously Serial Box), Apple News+, and Audible. Additionally, Lorna has worked internationally in film, TV, and theater, with screen credits including New Amsterdam (NBC), Torchwood (BBC), and Stuart: A Life Backwards (HBO/BBC), and on stage has portrayed numerous classical roles, including Hedda Gabler, Titania, Beatrice, and Portia.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09BNDKGVJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 19, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 318 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1800553903
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The Royal House of Windsor
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    3.8 out of 5 stars 242 ratings

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  • I love this thick towelling robe, it's for getting out of the pool after aquasize and walking down a very cold long hall to the shower.e
    5.0 out of 5 stars Princess Anne book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
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    Very interesting.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and well researched
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2021
    Format: Kindle
    Very interesting reading! By necessity, and the sheer amount of information available, nearly half of the book is devoted to the current Princess Royal, but the earlier history, starting with Mary Tudor, is fascinating. I learned several things I hadn't known before and felt like I got a fresh perspective on the remarkable lives these women were born into.

    The writing style is clear and accessible--this is not dry or stuffy history! The variety of sources used to tell each princess's story adds interest as well.

    Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
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  • Tamara J. Buchli
    3.0 out of 5 stars Re-release from the '80s which HASN'T been updated
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2021
    Format: Kindle
    The bits of this book that covered the development of the title of Princess and the lives of earlier holders of that title were interesting and fun to read. A good half of the book covered the life of the current Princess Royal. I've always had a soft spot for Princess Anne -- her no-effs-given attitude is one that always appeals to me -- so I didn't object to this, although the writing was more fan-girlish and less scholarly than I would have preferred. The real problem was that that the book is an re-release which was originally published in the late '80s and was was not updated before being republished. A number of things have happened to the Royals and to Princess Anne in the last 30+ years! In the end, although I did enjoy the book, I felt it was a bit of a bait and switch.

    Thanks to NetGalley for providing an ARC copy for my review.
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  • Ojai Girl
    1.0 out of 5 stars Meh
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2021
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    Thin and derivative. Don't bother.
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  • Libby e berman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Primarily concerns Princess Anne; includes all previous Princess Royals
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2022
    Format: Kindle
    Chosen because it primarily concerns Anne, Princess Royal- this also includes ALL of her predecessors. An easy read, factual, Highly recommended.
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  • happy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Happy to get this book
    Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2024
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    Just the book I wanted
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  • Bronwan Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Review
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2023
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    Good
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  • Don
    1.0 out of 5 stars Princess royal book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2025
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    quite pricey hardback without dust cover. Wrong title on spine
    Reprint of 1988 book which wasn't indicated so nothing after that date !!
    Hope the text is better ?
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  • Mr. D E WALKER
    3.0 out of 5 stars The history of the role of Princes Royal
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2022
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    The parts of todays Princess Royal are well covered, and also those previously having the role if that interest you.
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