'A compelling read' -- Robert Jobson 'Racy' -- The Times 'Illuminating' -- Elizabeth Beller '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.
384 pages
9781804185360
Details
02 June 2026
384 pages
9781804185360
Imprint: Ithaka
Reviews
“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.”Kate Storey, New York Times bestselling author of White House by the Sea: A Century of the Kennedys at Hyannis Port
“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.”Julie Satow, New York Times bestselling author of When Women Ran Fifth Avenue
“Fascinating [and] revealing....Hallemann's deeply researched book will captivate fans of both families-a must-read”Elizabeth Holmes, New York Times bestselling author of Hrh: So many Thoughts on Royal Style
“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”Elizabeth Beller, New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
