Queen Elizabeth is back in the public eye.</p><p> Downton Abbey 2 is already filming.</p><p> Meghan and Harry are celebrating their third wedding anniversaryâand the imminent arrival of their first girl.</p><p> And William and Kate launched another YouTube channel.</p><p> But if youâre royal aficionados like us (waiting patiently for The Crownâs return in 2022), itâs still not enough.</p><p> For some much-needed royal relief, weâve rounded up the romances, tea-spilling diaries, mysteries, biographies, Roman emperors and even gardening books that are getting the royal treatment this summer.</p><p> Here are new books about royals for 2021! New Books About Royals 2021 New Fiction Books About Royals Playing The Palace by Paul Rudnick: Self-effacing American event planner Carter Ogden has certainly never dreamed of marrying a prince, even if he has just been dumped by a callous actor boyfriend.</p><p> And yet, the Prince of Wales is openly gay, very handsome and very determined to see if their transatlantic tryst might blossom into love.</p><p> Celebrated humorist Paul Rudnick (of Whoopi Goldbergâs Sister Act fame) delivers a sweet story thatâs both hilariously funny and as romantic as any harlequin.</p><p> Related: For a Summer Friends Turned Lovers Romance, Emily Henryâs Latest Beach Read is Waiting For You In Royal Service To the Queen by Tessa Arlen: This heartbreaking novel fictionalizes the real-lifelifelife story of Marion Crawford, beloved governess of Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret.</p><p> Beloved, that is, until she sold her story to the American press.</p><p> Despite years of loyal service, no royal ever spoke to their âCrawfieâ again.</p><p> North By Shakespeare by Michael Blanding: Who wrote Shakespeareâs plays and sonnets? For those who believe the Bard of Avon was a front, the possibilities are endless.</p><p> This new work profiles one Shakespearean sleuth and reveals his unique solution: Elizabethan courtier Sir Thomas North.</p><p> Even the doubtful will enjoy this look into scholarly obsession.</p><p> Castle Shade by Laurie R.</p><p> King: This is the latest mystery featuring Sherlock Holmes and his intrepid wife, Mary Russell.</p><p> This time, Queen Marie of Romania entreats the duo to investigate strange goings-on at her castle located on the edge of her countryâs newly acquired territory of Transylvania.</p><p> Is it possible Romania also acquired ⊠vampires? Related: The New Fiction Books by Women That Author Kate Quinn is Loving Dominus by Steven Saylor: When a Roman emperor converts to Christianity, all hell breaks loose in the latest historical novel from the acclaimed Saylor.</p><p> This page-turner covers 160 years and brings to life some of Romeâs most famous figures.</p><p> Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean: A Japanese American in her small Northern Cali town, itâs always been Izumi âIzzyâ Tanaka and her mom against the worldâthat is until she finds out her father is the Crown Prince of Japan.</p><p> And Izzy, it turns out, is literally a princess.</p><p> Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche by Nancy Springer: Hurrah! The success of the Netflix movie Enola Holmes convinced creator Nancy Springer to pen a new mystery for the much younge r sister of Sherlock.</p><p> Enolaâs latest adventure is awash in nobility, from the villainous Earl of Dunhench (whose wives have a habit of dying) to her young friend Viscount Tewkesbury, Marquis of Basilwether.</p><p> The game is afoot! Related: On Her Shelf: Anna K Away Author Jenny Lee on the Books She Loves and the Sequel to Her Mod ern Anna Karenina A Midsummer Nightâs Dream Retold by Georghia Ellinas: One of Shakespeareâs most popular plays, A Midsummer Nightâs Dream has numerous dukes and the like, but the real royalty are Oberon and Titania, the feuding King and Queen of the Fairies.</p><p> Share this tale with your children via a gorgeous picture book illustrated by Jane Ray, retold by Ellinas and made in collaboration with the playhouse Shakespeareâs Globe in London.</p><p> How to Find a Princess by Alyssa Cole: This queer, Black retelling of Anastasia by bestselling romance author Alyssa Cole follows a long-lost princess who falls in love with the female investigator tasked with tracking her down.</p><p> Related: The Ultimate Summer Reading List: 25 Books Youâll Want to Read This Season New Nonfiction Books About Royals 2021 Elizabeth & Margaret by Andrew Morton: A royal biographer of unmatched pedigree, Morton will forever be remembered for the groundbreaking Diana: Her True Story.</p><p> Here he finds a new angle on the monarchy by delivering a dual portrait of two sisters, Elizabeth and Margaret, one the dutiful Queen and the other her wayward sibling.</p><p> The Windsor Diaries by Alathea Fitzalan Howard: As bombs fell on London during World War II, a young Alathea was whisked to relative safety.</p><p> The house next door? Windsor Castle.</p><p> Her new best friends? Princess Margaret and the warm, awkward Princess Elizabeth, heir to the throne.</p><p> They enjoy picnics, parties, outings to the movies and more, all of it lovingly captured in the diaries Alathea kept for years.</p><p> This is a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the young royals.</p><p> Related: 9 Fan-Favorite Books Getting the Hollywood Treatment on Film and TV in 2021 Englandâs Magnificent Gardens by Roderick Floud: The story of Englandâs rich tradition of gardening is also the story of its monarchy, from the gardens planted by Charles II in the 1600s to the gardens at Highgrove personally designed by Prince Charles today.</p><p> The absurd (William and Mary lowered their entire gardensâtwice!âto improve the view) and the practical (experiments with greenhouses that led to central heating) are on display in this unique history.</p><p> Hero of Two Worlds by Mike Duncan: If you were born into a life of privilege, would you risk it all to help those below you? Thatâs the story of the Marquis de Lafayette, an aristocrat in France who gambled everything on the dream of equality.</p><p> He risked his life during the American Revolution and then returned to France just in time to overthrow the monarchy.</p><p> Lafayette gets his due in this magisterial biography.</p><p> For everything on the royal family, read this!BOOKS Can't Wait for The Crown? 13 New Books to Read If You Have Royal Fever MAY 20, 2021 â 4:39 PM â 0 COMMENTSParade Daily Celebrity interviews, recipes and health tips delivered to your inbox.</p><p> Entertainment Read Watch Listen Magazine New Kids' Movies New Comedy Movies Amazing Race DWTS Masked Singer SurvivorFood & Drink 4th of July Recipes Casserole Recipes Chicken Recipes Crock Pot Recipes Dessert Easy Meals Ground Beef Recipes Healthy Recipes Pasta Recipes Recipes Soup Recipes Vegan Recipes WW Recipes Pop Kitchen Videos What America EatsWellness Self-Care Healthy Now Mental Health Caregiving COVID-19 Vaccine Cancer Survivors Cold and Flu Types of Diets Benefits of Meditation Best Free Workout Apps Best Stationary Bike Keto Approved Foods Mediterranean Diet Food List Soursop Tea Benefits NumbrixLife Family Founders & Side Hustlers Heroes & Helpers Dad Jokes Life Quotes Online Games Juneteenth Meaning Father's Day Quotes Father's Day 2021 4th of July Quotes Texting Games Popular Baby Names Unique Baby Names Angel Names Travel Trivia Try the Trend Shopping, Deals & Freebies What People EarnPop Culture Celebs Royals Royal Baby Names © 2021 AMG/Parade.</p><p> All rights reserved.</p><p> Do not sell my personal information.</p><p> Manage your GDPR consents by clicking here. 3 By MICHAEL GILTZ 3 FROM OUR PARTNERS LEAVE A COMMENT Leave A CommentEmail Address SIGN UP American Idol Is Back! 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