What do you wear after your husband admits to cheating on you on national TV? A black off-the-shoulder, above-the-knee chiffon dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian, that’s what. Hello, Revenge Dress!
Introducing Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family by Rachel Bowie and Roberta Fiorito [978-1-64604-260-9; $19.95; Ulysses Press; December 2021], a fantastic compendium of fascinating facts and stories about the British monarchy that will keep you in the know about your favorite modern royals.
Written by the cohosts of the Royally Obsessed podcast, recently named one of the best podcasts of 2021 by Town & Country, Royal Trivia uncovers everything from Kate Middleton’s theatrical upbringing (ahem, she played Eliza Doolittle from My Fair Lady at age eleven) to how Princess Diana’s second pregnancy announcement served as inspiration for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for their Valentine’s Day reveal. You’re simultaneously getting a glimpse of the royals’ evolution within the monarchy—and, in some cases, like with Harry and Meghan, life beyond it.
From the jaw-dropping weddings and headline-making fashion moments to the births of new royals and history behind the most regal events, this book is perfect for fans of The Crown or journalist Elizabeth Holmes’s “so many thoughts” royal style Instagram series. Inside you’ll find the royal scoop, including:
- Details about the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
- Drama decoded, from the Sussexes’ move to Montecito to the Cambridges’ path to the throne
- Facts about Princess Diana’s royal courtship
- Sartorial specifics (including more on the revenge dress)
- …and so much more!
- Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family
by Rachel Bowie, Roberta Fiorito
Ulysses Press
Hardcover; December 14, 2021
ISBN: 978-1-64604-260-9
$19.95; 5 x 7; 280 pagesAbout the Authors
Rachel Bowie is director of special projects for PureWow.com, a role that has led her to cover the royals—say, test driving Kate Middleton’s go-to coat brand or penning an op-ed about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s future beyond the Palace—for over six years. Her love of the royals was sealed at a young age following the death of Princess Diana, but also growing up as a mega-fan of Princes William and Harry—and subsequently Kate and Meghan.
Roberta Fiorito is senior editor of branded content at Gallery Media Group, and has covered the royal beat for PureWow.com for over five years, meticulously poring over every Meghan Markle sighting and Kate Middleton outfit choice. She’s been a devotee of the royals ever since her family moved to Scotland for a year, where she was immersed in U.K. culture and history.
Together, Rachel and Roberta co-host the Royally Obsessed podcast, recently named one of the best podcasts of 2021 by Town & Country.
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