Download or read book A Royal Marriage written by Rachelle McCalla and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-11-27 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite her protests, Princess Gisela, headstrong daughter of the Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne, must enter into a diplomatic marriage. Yet en route to her wedding, her ship is attacked and she's gravely injured. Rescued by a renowned healer, King John of Lydia, Gisela recuperates at his Mediterranean castle. The handsome, widowed ruler soon has her reevaluating her beliefs on love and marriage...but only if King John could be her groom. Their love is forbidden, and duty requires him to deliver her to her betrothed. Unless they can find a way to join their hearts--and kingdoms--with love, faith and honor.

Download or read book The Royal Marriages written by Lady Colin Campbell and published by St Martins Press. This book was released on 1993-11-01 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Royal insider and author of the New York Times bestseller Diana in Private, Lady Colin Campbell takes readers behind the palace walls of silence to reveal the secret agendas that have made all the storybook marriages crumble. 8 pages of color photos. Martin's.

Download or read book Notorious Royal Marriages written by Leslie Carroll and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of American Princess: The Love Story of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry comes a funny and delightful history of the royal weddings and marriages of Europe’s most famous—and infamous—monarchs. This edition includes bonus chapters! “An irresistible combination of People magazine and the History Channel.”—Chicago Tribune Since time immemorial, royal marriages have had little to do with love—and almost everything to do with diplomacy and dynasty. Clashing personalities have joined in unholy matrimony to form such infamous couples as Russia’s Peter II and Catherine the Great, and France's Henri II and Catherine de Medici—all with the purpose of begetting a male heir. But with tensions high and silverware flying, kings like England’s Henry II have fled to the beds of their nubile mistresses, while queens such as Eleanor of Aquitaine have plotted their revenge... Full of the juicy gossip and bad behavior that characterized Royal Affairs, this book chronicles the love-hate marriages of the crowned heads of Europe—from the Angevins to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry—and ponders how dynasties ever survived at all.

Download or read book Royal Marriage Secrets written by John Ashdown-Hill and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a new royal baby we witness fundamental changes in the succession laws, but then rules governing the royal weddings and the succession to the throne have always been shifting. So what is marriage and who decides? What special rules govern royal marriage and when did they come into force? How have royal marriages affected history? Were the 'Princes in the Tower' illegitimate? Did Henry VIII really have six wives? Was Queen Victoria 'Mrs Brown'? how were royal consorts chosen in the past? Did some use witchcraft to win the Crown? History has handled debateable royal marriages in various ways, but had the same rules been applied consistently, the order of succession would have been completely different. Here, all controversial English and British royal marriages are reassessed together for the first time to explore how different cases can shed light on one another. Surveying the whole phenomenon of disputed royal marriage, the author offer some intriguing new evidence, while highlighting common features and points of contrast.

Download or read book My Husband and I written by Ingrid Seward and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-11-02 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 70 years, the marriage of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip was at the centre of the nation's life. Now, in My Husband and I, Ingrid Seward reveals the real story of their loving and enduring relationship. When a young Princess Elizabeth met and fell in love with the dashing Naval Lieutenant Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, it wasn't without its problems. The romance between the sailor prince and the young princess brought a splash of colour to a nation still in the grip of post-war austerity. When they married in Westminster Abbey in November 1947, there were 3000 guests, including six kings and seven queens. Within five years, as Queen Elizabeth II, she would ascend to the throne and later be crowned in front of millions watching through the new medium of television. Throughout her record-breaking reign until Prince Philip's death on 9 April 2021, she relied on the formidable partnership she had made with her consort. Now, acclaimed royal biographer Ingrid Seward sheds new light on their relationship and its impact on their family and on the nation. In My Husband and I, we discover the challenges faced by Prince Philip as he had to learn to play second fiddle to the Queen in all their public engagements, but we also get a revealing insight into how their relationship operated behind closed doors. As the years went by, there were rumours of marital troubles, fierce debates over how to bring up their children, and they had to deal with family traumas - from scandalous divorces to shocking deaths - in the full glare of the public eye. But somehow, their relationship endured and provided a model of constancy to inspire all around them. This book is not only a vivid portrait of a hugely important marriage, it is a celebration of the power of love.

Download or read book The Royal Wedding Collection Volume 3 written by Rebecca Winters and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2018-05-14 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Say “I do” to three royal heroes in this collection of classic royal wedding romances. Matrimony with His Majesty — Rebecca Winters Darrell Collier is an ordinary, small—town single mum. And when Alexandre Valleder sweeps into her life, she’s determined not to be pressured into marriage by royal command! Alex is a good ruler and a responsible king. But one secret night, years ago, he rebelled. The result, as he’s just discovered, was a child. Now he has to make things right. It will shock his family and shake up the monarchy. First, he must persuade this beautiful, stubborn commoner she has the makings of a queen! A Royal Marriage of Convenience — Marion Lennox International lawyer Nikolai de Montez has just discovered he’s the estranged heir to the throne of Alp de Montez. To rightfully rule, he must marry Rose McCray! Rose is an ordinary country vet, but her royal bloodline makes her Nik’s bride of choice — and she knows it’s her duty to accept. The wedding ceremony is sumptuous, yet when the formalities are over it’s time for the Prince and Princess of Alp de Montez to get to know one another as man and wife… The Royal Marriage — Fiona Hood-Stewart Gabriella Guimaraes was shocked to discover that her late father had promised her to a prince! She must marry or be left penniless. Ricardo, the irresistibly handsome ruler of the Mediterranean principality of Maldoravia, was not easy to refuse! Determined not to be ruled by Ricardo, Gabriella’s defiance began in the bedroom. But she hadn’t bargained on falling in love with her husband, or his insistence that this must be a royal marriage — in every sense!

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Download or read book The Royal Marriage Arrangement Mills Boon Romance The Royal House of Savoy Book 1 written by Rebecca Winters and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2009-02-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A royal wedding is announced, but this Crown Prince has made a convenient proposal... The crowd are cheering the royal newlyweds. Crown Prince Lucca has married Alexandra Grigory in a sumptuous wedding. On the arm of her magnificent prince, Alexandra looks lovingly into his eyes – if only he felt the same way about her.

Download or read book A Royal Marriage written by Cara Colter and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fan-favorite Royally Wed miniseries originally launched with Susan Mallery and continues with Cara Colter's beloved story, A Royal Marriage. Prince Damon Montague needed a wife. And there was no better candidate than Rachel Rockford…a single mom with a baby connected to the Montague Royal Family…a woman who needed a prince to sweep her off her feet! Damon would do his duty as a husband and father…and even help Rachel search for her missing sister. But scarred by the pain—and loss—of his past, that was all he could offer. He couldn't risk loving anyone ever again. But his princess bride and her baby just saw this as a challenge: if anyone could melt this prince's frozen heart, they could! The Royally Wed miniseries also featured the following titles: A Royal Marriage by Susan Mallery Undercover Princess by Suzanne Brockmann The Princess's White Knight by Carla Cassidy The Pregnant Princess by Anne Marie Winston Man…Mercenary…Monarch by Joan Elliott Pickart A Royal Masquerade by Arlene James A Royal Mission by Elizabeth August The Expectant Princess by Stella Bagwell The Blacksheep Prince's Bride by Martha Shields Code Name: Prince by Valerie Parv An Officer and a Princess by Carla Cassidy

Download or read book A Royal Marriage of Convenience written by Marion Lennox and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2008-03-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nikolai de Montez, an international lawyer, has just discovered he's the estranged heir to the throne of Alp de Montez. To rightfully rule, he must marry Rose! Rose McCray is an ordinary country vet, but her royal bloodline makes her Nik's bride of choice— and Rose knows it's her duty to accept. The wedding ceremony is sumptuous, but when the formalities are over it's time for the prince and princess of Alp de Montez to get to know one another as man and wife!

Download or read book Once Upon a Prince written by Rachel Hauck and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story that inspired the Hallmark Original movie! He’s a royal prince. She’s an ordinary girl. But this holiday could change everything. Susanna Truitt never dreamed of a great romance or being treated like a princess—just to marry the man she has loved for twelve years. But life isn’t going according to plan. When her high-school-sweetheart-turned-Marine-officer breaks up with her instead of proposing, Susanna scrambles to rebuild her life. The last thing Prince Nathaniel expects to find on his American holiday to St. Simons Island is the queen of his heart. The prince has duties, and his family’s tense political situation means he won’t be able to marry for love or even choose his own bride. When Prince Nathaniel stops to help Susanna, who is stranded with a flat tire under the fabled Lover’s Oak, he is immediately enchanted by her. And even though he’s a total stranger, Susanna finds herself pouring her heart out to him. Their lives are worlds apart, and soon Nathaniel must face the ultimate choice: his kingdom or her heart? Enchanting modern-day fairy tale romance Includes discussion questions for book clubs Part of the Royal Wedding series Book 1: Once Upon a Prince Book 2: Princess Ever After Book 3: How to Catch a Prince Book 4: A Royal Christmas Wedding

Download or read book Papacy Monarchy and Marriage 860 1600 written by David d'Avray and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-30 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book surveys royal marriage cases to explore how popes dealt with the marriage problems of kings, especially dissolutions and dispensations.

Download or read book Royal Marriage Market written by Heather Lyons and published by Cerulean Books. This book was released on 2015-12-02 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every decade, the world's monarchs and their heirs secretly convene to discuss global politics and social issues-and arrange marriages between kingdoms. Elsa may be the Hereditary Princess of Vattenguldia, but she finds the entire situation archaic and unsavory. While she wants what's best for her country, she isn't about to jump into an unwanted relationship-let alone a marriage-with a virtual stranger. Of course, her feelings matter little to her parents, whose wheeling and dealings over trade pacts and alliances achieved at her expense begin the moment they set foot in California for the Summit. So when a blindingly handsome royal runs into her, she doesn't hesitate to tell him there's no way she's marrying him. Christian is all too happy to agree: no marriage. As the Hereditary Grand Duke of Aiboland, his main goal is to get through the summit without a bride being foisted on him. Which is why he suggests they help each other field potential intendeds. As Christian slowly gets to know Elsa, though, he realizes they have a lot more in common than just their feelings about the Royal Marriage Market. Only he can't fall for her, because royal or not, they're not meant for each other. Elsa and Christian will have to evaluate matters of the heart verses those of state and crown, and decide whether or not tradition trumps love.

Download or read book THE ROYAL MARRIAGE ARRANGEMENT written by Rebecca Winters and published by Harlequin / SB Creative. This book was released on with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book PEOPLE William Kate 10 Joyous Years A Royal Marriage written by People Magazine and published by Time Home Entertainment. This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the decade since the wedding of the century captivated people around the globe, Prince William and Princess Kate have redefined the role of the royal family in our modern age. This lavishly illustrated collector's edition of PEOPLE looks at the couple's life today: raising their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, and advocating for causes about which they care deeply: mental health access, early childhood, and the environment. Includes a detailed retrospective of their glorious wedding at Westminster Abbey, Kate's style evolution, and how she and William are preparing for a future as King and Queen.

Download or read book Queen Victoria s Matchmaking written by Deborah Cadbury and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A captivating exploration of the role in which Queen Victoria exerted the most international power and influence: as a matchmaking grandmother. As her reign approached its sixth decade, Queen Victoria's grandchildren numbered over thirty, and to maintain and increase British royal power, she was determined to maneuver them into a series of dynastic marriages with the royal houses of Europe. Yet for all their apparent obedience, her grandchildren often had plans of their own, fueled by strong wills and romantic hearts. Victoria's matchmaking plans were further complicated by the tumultuous international upheavals of the time: revolution and war were in the air, and kings and queens, princes and princesses were vulnerable targets. Queen Victoria's Matchmaking travels through the glittering, decadent palaces of Europe from London to Saint Petersburg, weaving in scandals, political machinations and family tensions to enthralling effect. It is at once an intimate portrait of a royal family and an examination of the conflict caused by the marriages the Queen arranged. At the heart of it all is Victoria herself: doting grandmother one moment, determined Queen Empress the next.

Download or read book The Royal Marriage Arrangement written by Rebecca Winters and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2009-02-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A royal wedding is announced, but this crown prince has made a convenient proposal… The crowd is cheering the royal newlyweds. Crown Prince Lucca has married Alexandra Grigory in a sumptuous wedding. On the arm of her magnificent prince, Alexandra looks lovingly into his eyes. If only her convenient groom felt the same way she does! From the tip of her diamond-encrusted tiara to the toes of her satin slippers, she looks every inch the part. But she knows that only the love of Lucca will truly make her feel like a princess!