Royal by Danielle Steel is a historical romance novel that starts readers off in the summer of 1943 right in the middle of World War II. With the cities being a dangerous place during the war it was common practice for families to send their children off to the country to live with those willing to take them in to hopefully keep them safe and that is how our story starts with a royal princess.

Princess Charlotte was the youngest of the King and Queen’s children and they only wanted to protect her so arrangments were made for Charlotte to travel to the country to stay with with a trusted noble family away from war torn London. At seventeen Charlotte’s interests when heading to the country were only with her horse but that quickly changes after arriving.

The thing that keeps bringing me back to Danielle Steel’s novels is that I’m never really sure what I’ll find when opening up the pages and beginning to read. Yes, we know she has her own specific romantic formula but her books fall under various genres within the romance spectrum. This time out I was pleasantly surprised at this look into history and her fictional royal family. The story was one that brought a lot of ups and downs and surprises along the way so it flew by rather quickly for me as I kept engaged all along the way.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

I have read many Danielle Steel books in my life and this one would be in my top ten. It tells the story of a royal priness during the war and all the hardships that came with it. It then follows the lives of family that that comes after. It is a wonderful and fast read.

When a princess goes to live in the country with another family to be protected by the bombing of London, her life takes an unexpected turn. A royal baby is born, but then tragedy hits both mother and father, and the baby is taken by another woman who raises her as her own. She calls the child Annie, and gives her the best life she can. But when Annie's mother dies, the truth comes out and she learns the truth about her heritage. Will the royal family accept her as one of their own?

Royal has everything that you'd expect from a Danielle Steel novel. Glamour, tragedy, love, and a satisfying ending. It's a fun, entertaining story.

In her latest novel, Steel creates a parallel universe in which the royal Window family that mirrors their real-life counterparts ... except she adds a third sister named Charlotte. As World War II rages across Europe, the king and queen send Charlotte to a safer home, where she can live in anonymity. When Charlotte falls in love with a man in her new household, she can't reveal to him her true identity as a member of the royal family. An unwanted pregnancy leads to a shotgun wedding; then both Charlotte and her new husband both die tragically, leaving their newborn daughter (Anne Louise) an orphan. The only person who knows about Anne's royal lineage is her paternal grandmother, who also dies before she can tell anyone the truth.

The first half of the book, in which we learn about Anne's parents, was the most interesting part of the book. I never knew what tragedy might happen next. The second half of the book takes a closer look at Anne Louise (Annie), the lost royal princess, who grows up without knowing about her heritage ... until one day her stepfather opens an Pandora's box that reveals the truth.

Steel always tells a good yarn, and this breezy novel is no exception. While she tends to repeat the same thought over and over, she is great at creating an entertaining plot. I recommend this book for anyone looking for a light read.

I just could not establish a connection with this book. It seems as if there were just series of events that I was following along with, without really feeling the characters come to life. I think this was due to very little character development being done by Steel. This book introduces and takes away the main characters so quickly without truly giving you a sense of who they are. As a result, the story just fell flat and seemed rather simplistic. I’d rate this at a 2.5 stars, rounding up to 3 stars ⭐️.

I am such a Danielle Steel fan and have been reading her books for as long as I can remember. In Royal, Danielle Steel does not disappoint with her true fashion of writing excellent stories!

During World War II, Charlotte and her family are always having to hide away when there are bombings. Charlotte and her family are royalty. When the air quality gets too bad for Charlotte to be able to cope with her asthma attacks, her mom and dad talk about sending her away to help her be able to cope with her asthma better. It would be a good example but her mother really does not want to send her away. Reluctantly, in the end Charlotte is sent away and provided and alias so that no one will know where she has gone. They don't want the press to get wind of where she is.

Charlotte settles into her new living arrangement and has no problems. When Charlotte meets the son of her protectors, at first there is nothing there that anyone needs to worry about. As time goes on though, Charlotte and their son become very close. Charlotte knows that he is due to go into the military when he turns 18 in a couple of months from when she arrives, but she never knew how much it would end up affecting her. There is also a refugee staying at the house with her. She has lost all of her family in a bombing and now has no one to go home to. This young lady had her sights set on the protectors son until Charlotte came along. She is not happy about Charlotte being there and is not too friendly to her. They eventually just go their own ways and leave each other alone.

Things progress pretty quickly and once they do, a baby is left orphaned and has no idea of who she is or where she comes from. You will love how this story unfolds and how Danielle Steel wove this story into being one that will keep you guessing of what is to come next. All the research that had to be done with this book to make it even seem believable was extraordinary and Danielle Steel make this story one that you will not soon forget. I highly recommend this read!

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book and all opinions are my own. Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for an advanced copy of this book.

Fans of Danielle Steel will fall in love with Royal. The story of a secret daughter- born to the royal family in the time of war will make you laugh and make you cry.

When Charlotte is sent out of the city due to her severe asthma, the last thing she expected to do was to fall in love. What transpires next is a story that could be ripped out of today's headlines- and that will keep you riveted until the end.

War, love, female rights, and the bond of family make Royal another smashing Steel success!

In June 1943 there are bombings. I didn't care for some of the descriptions of events. I liked the characters. I liked the plan to keep Charlotte safe

I was lucky to receive a copy of this ARC from Net Galley for an honest review. I am a buffet Danielle Steel fan. I love everything that she writes and I love her writing style. This book, Royal, it's a very highly rated book in goodreads already, and i will be eating it 5 stars. I loved this story that begins in WW2 and spans over 2 generations. It's a page turner. Check it out, it's already published. Highly recommend!

Fans of Danielle Steel will love this romantic tale of a long lost princess. This is an enjoyable story but at times quite predictable. Sending Charlotte away for her safety during the war was realistic but no one realizing her identity was not. Readers who enjoy stories about the British royalty will like this book. It was a little drawn out and not my favorite of this author.

Yet another great Danielle Steel book! I was actually worried about it in the beginning; I struggled with Charlotte's time in Yorkshire, and I really dislike the young Lucy character. But as the story developed and grew, I got over a lot of that and really enjoyed the rest of the book. I loved Annie and Jonathan, and the royal family. I actually even liked Anthony for the most part. Of course, some of the storyline was a bit far-fetched at times, and it's not always believable. But I don't read Danielle Steel to learn things, or to change my perspective on a subject. I read her because her books are a great way to lose yourself in an easy read, to disappear into her characters, to live another life for a short time. And this book was an excellent opportunity to do all those things. Another winner for me!

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4.25 Hearts Who has read a book by Danielle Steel and been disappointed? If you have then you need help! Danielle Steel is THE author of our lifetime for women’s lit. She has written so many books and none of them disappoint her fan base and the children (maybe grandchildren) of her original fan base.

In this story we travel back to WWII and meet Princess Charlotte of England who is sent away for her safety during the war. Yes there is romance and adventure but this is more about the telling of a woman’s story and about romance.

Another wonderful story from Steel. Worth every moment of sitting on the couch, cuddled in a cozy blanket with a glass of wine.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

In true Danielle Steel fashion, she hit another home run with this one. The characters were engaging and the romance was enduring.

Thank you for allowing me to read this and give my honest opinion.

Danielle Steel does it again. Another spellbinding novel that keeps the reader wanting more. This story of strength and family sacrifice and what we will do for those we love. With a tie in of royalty, this novel reads differently than most Steel novels but continues to bring her wonderful charm to the reader.

Royal by Danielle Steel
The very first book I read by Danielle Steel was called "The Ring". I was about 17 and it was one amazing book set during WWII. I feel in love with this wonderful author and have loved her books since. The "Royal" pulled me into the story from the very first page. There is everything in this book that you expect. The first is the WWII story. You see the affect of the war on people up from the royal family to the poor. You see what families had to do to get through this horrible war. You see young love develop, unexpected death, and compassion. All the characters are likeable and the book was easy to follow. The book was right up my alley with my love for WWII period.

I would gladly recommend this book to family and friends through review's on social media, Amazon, Goodreads, Netgalley, and Bookbud.

I received this complimentary copy from Netgalley and publisher company. I was under no obligation to write a review. The review is my thought and opinions.

The story line of this book was great, the characters were likable, but I just couldn't get past the writing. It was so repetitive that I often wondered if I was accidentally rereading parts of the book. It was almost as if Steel wasn't expecting the reader to pay attention to even some of the broadest plot points and felt the need to explain the story (and it wasn't a complicated story) many, many times. If the writing was cleaner, I would have loved this book!

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

I love all of Danielle Steel's books but I heard so many good things about this one -- I couldn't wait to read it -- and it did not disappoint, This one is by far my favorite of this year so far. I fell in love with Annie and I could feel her struggle to be who she was at all costs. Her endings are always happy and we love it that way.

I received this book as an ARC for an honest feedback.

Danielle Steel fans will delight in her newest novel. Royal starts during the bombings of London, and the royal family decides to send their youngest daughter to the country under a fake name. She falls in love and gets pregnant by her host's son, who is leaving for the war when he turns 18. He dies. Charlotte, his bride, dies during childbirth, but after naming her daughter, Annie Louise. Annie's paternal grandparents also die, leaving Annie in the hands of the other woman living on the estate.

After the war, Annie is now being raised as a commoner, but is actually Her Royal Highness. After her presumed mother's death, her mother's husband goes to the Queen to tell her about her niece. After determining that she really is the daughter of Princess Charlotte, she is welcomed into the family fold.

It is great to see the continuity of the Royal Family. However, it does seem that many details are taken right from the real world of the real Royal Family.

For me this book was hard to get into. I wanted to love it but I struggled with relating to the characters and falling into the story.

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