Kings & Queens

Which King had a punch-up with his own son in a theatre vestibule? Who said the wrong name in their wedding vows? Which prince was so drunk at his wedding he could hardly stand, and which Queen had terrible halitosis? This book takes a light-hearted and entertaining look behind palace doors at the all-too-human people who wore the crowns. It covers regal traditions and superstitions, kickass Queens who ended up running the show, advice on how to marry a royal, and a look at the blingiest wedding tiara.

Andreina Cordani is a journalist.