"Step back in time and discover the amazing story of our Queen and her family in features chosen from the archives of Reader's Digest magazine."--Back cover.

Adults can record the stories of Tiana, Cinderella, and Belle, and then kids can hear the story read to them as they turn the pages of the book! With this unique recordable storybook, a parent can be there for that special “read-to-me” time–from anywhere! When the batteries are changed, your recording will not be erased—creating a treasured keepsake. Princess Dreams features the classic Disney Princess stories of Tiana, Cinderella, and Belle. Cinderella: Cinderella has a wicked stepmother and stepsisters who make her work as a servant. But when the Fairy Godmother helps her attend the Prince’s ball, Cinderella falls in love and becomes a princess. Beauty and the Beast: Belle is a girl with big dreams who wants to live an exciting life. When she’s taken prisoner by a beast in an enchanted castle, she finds that he has a good heart, and her love and compassion turns him from a beast into a handsome prince. The Princess and the Frog: Tiana is a hard-working young lady who dreams of owning a restaurant. Prince Naveen is a handsome prince who turns into a frog when a spell is cast on him by an evil man. When Naveen sees Tiana dressed as a princess, he asks her to kiss him. He believes that kissing a princess will break the spell. Instead, they both turn into frogs! Will their love make them human again? With a simple recording device and speaker that sits in the storybook, Princess Dreams Record-A-Book is so easy to use! An adult can record the story, and when a child plays back the recording she can hear the story and follow along in the book. As the child grows, she can learn to record the book herself. Great for everyday play, Princess Dreams Record-A-Book will also make a great gift! How to record the story on your Record-A-Book: Please read all instructions prior to starting your recording. Move the switch on the side of the recording device to record mode. Press and hold the button until you hear “Record One.” Release button immediately. Press, but do not hold, the button again. When you hear a beep, begin reading the text indicated with a 1, located on the inside front cover. Press, but do not hold, the button again when you are done reading the first section. You will hear a beep. This indicates the recording has stopped. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all sections are recorded. Move the switch to play mode. If you make a mistake, please refer to the full instructions located on the inside back cover of your book.

From Nero's nagging mother (whom he found especially annoying after taking her as his lover) to Catherine's stable of studs (not of the equine variety), here is a wickedly delightful look at the most scandalous royal doings you never learned about in history class. Gleeful, naughty, sometimes perverted-like so many of the crowned heads themselves-A Treasury of Royal Scandals presents the best (the worst?) of royal misbehavior through the ages. From ancient Rome to Edwardian England, from the lavish rooms of Versailles to the dankest corners of the Bastille, the great royals of Europe have excelled at savage parenting, deadly rivalry, pathological lust, and meeting death with the utmost indignity-or just very bad luck.

Reveals Shocking Revelations about Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and the British Royal Family—and the Divisive Rifts Between Them This explosive exposé, Royals at War, takes readers inside a riven Buckingham Palace to provide the definitive account of the unfolding abdication crisis of 2020—dubbed Megxit—during which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, became royal outcasts. Through revealing interviews with royal family insiders, friends, aides, historians, royal watchers, and others with intimate knowledge of The House of Windsor, this tell-all book looks back at the events, motives and crises which led to Harry (sixth in line to the throne) dramatically abandoning his birthright—in a move not seen for nearly a century, when King Edward VIII also gave up the crown for the woman he loved as Europe teetered on the brink of fascism and war. Like Edward and Wallis Simpson, the catalyst for the scandal here is also an ambitious, controversial American woman. Dylan Howard, bestselling author of Diana: Case Solved and Epstein: Dead Men Tell No Tales, charts how Meghan’s relationship with Harry was viewed as controversial from the start—and how her brief honeymoon with the British public began to sour shortly after she and Harry announced in November 2018 that they would be leaving Kensington Palace to move to Frogmore Cottage, an hour outside London. As senior royals expressed disapproval, the public at first seemed to enjoy the royal spat, with many still supporting Team Meghan—until it emerged that the bill to renovate Frogmore Cottage to Meghan’s lavish expectations would be $3 million . . . and be picked up by British taxpayers. Finally, in a move nobody saw coming, Harry announced he was turning his back on the role he had been groomed for since birth—giving up his HRH title, repaying the renovation costs of Frogmore Cottage, abandoning his royal duties, and leaving Britain for good. Buckingham Palace reeled. Howard’s unique access and insight into this constitutional crisis will not only address the tensions and tantrums behind closed palace doors, but seek to answer the questions many are still asking: Has Prince Harry ever really recovered from the death of his mother Diana—and the resentment he feels against the institution that tried to destroy her? Why did Meghan, once hailed as a breath of fresh air, rile up the monarchy? Why did she refuse to conform to royal conventions in the way that Catherine did before her? Did the public and media criticism of Meghan go too far? And just how valid are the accusations of racism? How did these modern royals treat the tabloids differently to tradition? And did it backfire? What next for Harry and Meghan? And how will they—and the institution they’ve turned their back on—react to their new lives outside the confines of the Palace and free from the strict codes and conventions that bind all members of the Royal Family? Caught in a trap by virtue of a life entombed in a gilded cage, Royals at War answers these questions and more . . . and reveals how Harry’s infatuation with Meghan and desire to modernize the monarchy could yet end in disaster for the House of Windsor. Played out against the cataclysm of the British tabloid's laser focus on the duchess’ every movement—for good or ill—this is the true story of Harry and Meghan’s split from the Establishment . . . and perhaps just the beginning of a whole new Monarchy, redefined for the modern age.

Test your knowledge of Kate, William, Meghan, Harry, Diana, Charles III, and Elizabeth II with this book of trivia. This collection of fascinating facts and anecdotes about the British monarchy will keep you in the know and ready to impress with tidbits on all your favorite modern royals—perfect for cocktail hour (or afternoon tea) conversation. 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 has trivia for any enthusiast. 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 (hello, revenge dress) · And so much more Geared toward fans of Netflix’s The Crown or anyone who loves the royals, this book is a great way to keep up with (and quiz your friends about!) one of the most iconic families in the world. “Take game night up a level with a royal-themed trivia night. Feel free to dress up in tiaras or fascinators and sip martinis (the Queen’s cocktail of choice) while quizzing each other—corgis running around optional.” —People