I was expecting a book about Princess Diana, but ended up finding Princess Charlotte's story even more endearing!

The dual storyline in this book is tied together very well. Princess Diana during her engagement sees a portrait of Princess Charlotte and digs into learning about her.

Even though this is a work of fiction, so much research was done to have gotten the descriptions and events accurate. The writing and character development is superb and you can really tell the similarities in how both Diana and Charlotte feel about life and love during their young lives. The part that really hit me was the fact of really getting to know someone before truly being in love. If the Diana's story had continued, I think we would have seen her development of love, but we also know her eventual demise as well. I enjoyed learning about Charlotte since I hadn't known much about her.

Two enjoyable Princess coming of age stories in one!

Thank you to Harper Collins and Netgalley for providing a copy of this ARC for my honest review.

I always enjoy Harding’s historical fiction. The People’s Princess is about two extraordinary popular Princesses:Charlotte and Diana, almost 200 years apart. I think the author does a good job in giving voice to both women. It was fun to go back to 1981 and relive all the pomp and pageantry and angst leading up to the royal wedding. Charolotte’s story is poignant as she searched for love, never having had it in her own family.
Although I knew how both stories would end, it was still fanciful reading about them.
I remember well watching the dress on tv and thinking how lovely it was, now over 42 years later I think it’s ghastly and all wrong— sort of like their marriage.

Thank you HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for the ARC of The People’s Princess by Flora Harding!

If you are obsessed with anything and everything Princess Diana you’ll enjoy this book! The beautiful book cover alone is what peaked my interest in reading this story and I’m so glad I did.

Like Princess Diana, I had never heard of Princess Charlotte of Wales so it was nice to get to learn more about another powerhouse royal. I could just imagine a young newly engaged Diana reading Charlotte’s journal and feeling a big connection as they did share many similarities.

The only thing I would have liked is more of Princess Diana’s story as it is very heavy with Princess Charlotte’s instead. It was very entertaining though and is one of my favorite Princess Diana themed books now. Thank you again HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and Flora Harding for the delightful read!

The dual story lines of Princess Charlotte and Lady Diana leading up to her wedding to Charles is a good mix, however the Princess Charlottes storyline and life gave the book substance, the Diana storyline seemed to be focused on her eating disorder and her lack of interest in a lot of things - it didn't feel like Diana.

I would rcommend it based on Princess Charlotte.

I was given a copy of The People's Princess by NetGalley and the publishers in return for an unbiased review.

3.5 stars

Two princesses. Two time periods.

This is a fictionalized account of the soon-to-be Princess Diana, as well as Princess Charlotte, who Diana "meets" through Charlotte's diary.

There is an intriguing mystery to this story that was quite enjoyable. And as I always Princess Diana, it was nice to have that angle to a time-slip book (which are some of my favorite reads). I didn't know much about Charlotte, so I liked learning more about her. It was interesting to see the parallels between the two princesses, even though it was a bit heartbreaking, at times. This is a well written story, and for those who enjoy the Royals, it's one to add to the TBR pile.

I was 8 years old when Princess Diana- The People's Princess- married her prince. At the time it was all so romantic, but time has revealed that the fairy tale was more complex than we realized at the time. This book, "The People's Princess", is a fictionalized account of the months leading up to Diana's wedding and the parallel story of another true life "People's Princess"- Princess Charlotte, who longed to become a queen who truly cared for her people. This book shuns sensationalism and instead shares the intricacies of two very real women who lived imperfect lives, but loved with big hearts. A quick read that was somehow both entertaining and warm.

I'm so appreciative of the author, publisher, and #NetGalley, who gave me an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
#ThePeoplesPrincess

I wasn’t sure what to expect but for me a it was a bit long. It is well written and fairly easy to read. I like the 2 timelines, the two princesses and the similarities yet there are also differences.
Some parts were a bit repetitive and working out fact from fiction was tricky which for me was important as I like to know which is fact. Thanks Flora and your publisher. Also to NetGalley for the advanced copy.

Buckingham Palace, 1981: Her engagement is a dream come true for Lady Diana Spencer, but marrying the heir of the throne is not all as it seems. Alone and bored in the palace, she resents the stuffy courtiers who are intent on instructing her about her new role as Princess of Wales. But when she discovers a diary written in the 1800s by Princess Charlotte of Wales, a young woman born into a gilded cage so like herself, Diana is drawn into the story of Charlotte's reckless love affairs and and fraught relationship with her father, the Prince Regent.

The book reflects back to the time Lady Diana Spencer first became the people's princess. It also tells us about Princess Charlotte who was the Princess of Wales in the 1800s who had the same struggles in life as Diana had. The comparisons between Charlotte and Diana's lives was coincidental. The story is more about Charlotte than Diana. This intriguing story held my attention throughout.

I would like to thank #NetGalley #HarperCollinsUk #OneMoreChapterand the author #FloraHarding for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loooooovvvved this so much.

Told in two timelines, and split between Princess Charlotte and the future Princess Diana, we follow the timelines and sad lives of the two tragic princesses.

We all know how Diana's life ended but this provided a fictional accounting of her life leading to the moment until she walked down the aisle to meet Prince Charles. Flora Harding writes with a richness that few can, bringing readers into the story, almost like a ghost, watching scenes unfold.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this excellent book.

4.5 stars which I will gladly round up to 5. I could not put this book down.

The People's Princess is a captivating read about two Princess's.

Princess Charlotte, who I did not know much about about , was her fascinating story of her life in 1814 and how she was being groomed to be queen. But it was not to be.

Princess Diana was and is revered by all and as we all know her life ended tragically but not before she gave so much to so many.

You can't help feel bad for Diana as the book opens and she is newly engaged to Charles and is in way her over her head

She reads Charlotte's journal and becomes fascinated by her life and problems.

I remember Princess Diana's wedding and funeral two iconic moments in history.

Flora Harding wrote a well researched fascinating tale of both Princess's - both who were indeed the people's Princess.

The People's Princess will have you turning the pages quickly and getting lost in both timelines.

I loved it.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter for a gripping read.

I’m ashamed to say that I knew next to nothing about Charlotte Princess of Wales prior to reading this book.

I knew that Queen Victoria’s ascent to the throne was due to luck/a crisis of succession, but more than that I knew nothing and that was a wonderful surprise!

When I requested this one I was expecting a book about Diana, and while yes, this book does contain moments with Diana and her perspective on some notable times… it is almost more about Charlotte and the parallels between the two.

I found Diana’s voice to be young, and I think she is such a gigantic figure in our lives that we forget she was 19 when she married Charles. The “youngness” of her perspective through me for a loop until I remembered that.

Charlotte’s story has led me on a pursuit to learn more about her, the person in these pages is determined, mindful, and exciting which struck me as unexpected in the 1800’s that she lived.

I definitely recommend this one for fans of historical fiction!

If you’re interested in a poignant look at the royal family this one is for you!

Where are all the royal fans? I’ve found a book for you! ⁣
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⁣The People’s Princess is primarily about Diana, but also had a duel timeline featuring Princess Charlotte’s diary. In the months leading up to her wedding, Diana is struggling with Charles and royal life. When she finds Charlotte’s diary, she is transported back into time and riveted by her life. ⁣
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⁣This book was easy to read and interesting. Reading about Diana in the months before her wedding is a bit like watching a car wreck. I just wanted to yell at her to run away! ⁣
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⁣I greatly preferred Princess Charlotte’s chapters and found it fascinating to learn about her complicated life in the 1800s. ⁣
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⁣Unfortunately, I did find it a bit repetitive and didn’t find myself wanting to pick up my kindle. Three stars! ⁣
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⁣Thank you to NetGalley, Flora Harding, Harper Collins U.K., and One More Chapter for my ARC in return for an honest review. The People’s Princess publishes March 31, 2022.

After all these years I'm still besotted with all things Diana, so was thrilled when approved for this ARC. And I was happily glued from first to last page in this compelling historical fiction dual timeline account. First off is Diana's engagement period to Prince Charles in 1981, paralleled by the story of Princess Charlotte of Wales, discovered by Diana in a diary from the 1800s. Hugely entertaining and a must-read for avid Diana fans and lovers of British history. Out March 31.

Thanks to author Flora Harding; HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, One More Chapter; and NetGalley for the ARC; opinions are mine.

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I'm drawn to all things Royal Family, and I remember as a child being glued to the telly to watch the wedding of Lady Di and Prince Charles. So. I wanted to love this book. But I didn't. I didn't strongly dislike it - it just wasn't a riveting read for me. Firstly, the writing overall had a very YA feel. Diana was rather two dimensional, even while I was privvy to her thoughts and feelings. What I did love was the introduction to Charlotte. I was unfamiliar with her story, and this book prompted a whole new thread of interest for me. When a book sparks further interest for me, it builds affection for the author, so that helped me go from a 2.5 actual rating up to 3 stars.

I received a digital pre-publication copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I thought a book about Princess Diana would be right up my alley but this one fell short. I didn’t love how she was portrayed and while I enjoyed the idea of her reading a book about another Princess to get through what she was going through, it just didn’t come together.

The People's Princess is a beautiful and clever dual-timeline Historical Fiction about two women destined to become queen but neither did. Both also tragically died young. But the similarities do not end there.

Lady Diana Spencer became engaged to Prince Charles as she had hoped. But her engagement felt more like imprisonment as Diana was firmly ensconced in the palace without her family and friends and not allowed to go out on her own (though she tried). Without her job she became bored so tried to boost her spirits by zipping along corridors with roller skates and reading. Princess Charlotte of Wales' diary was discovered which Diana became immersed in. As she delved into the diary she realized that though the two women lived in different centuries, their stories and personalities were alike. Both young women were raised in privilege and wished for true love; both struggled with the mores and rules forced upon royalty.

The reader catches glimpses of relationships between Diana and others in the palace including Queen Elizabeth, Charles and Camilla as well as between those with Princess Charlotte including her servants and her beloved Leopold. The struggles were very real. Learning more about Princess Charlotte was wonderful and I love the historical facts Flora Harding includes. She also has a gorgeous writing style. A very compelling take on what the personalities could have been like.

My sincere thank you to HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for the privilege of reading this fascinating book. Historical Fiction readers ought to seek it out.

Two princesses, centuries apart but so alike in some ways. The author does a fabulous job writing this well researched novel based on history. I loved learning about Princess Charlotte through her 'journal.' Having Princess Diana read the diary as she prepared for her marriage felt very real. The parallel stories of the two princesses showed the struggles both had to find love. Both were dearly loved by the people. Highly recommended!

I suppose I can say this is about what I had expected of this book. I am not a huge Royal fan but thought this would be an interesting read. I must say I found Princess Charlotte's diary more interesting than Lady Diana's story.

It is an interesting read although for me a bit long yet it is well written and fairly easy to read. I like the dual timeline, the two princesses and the similarities yet there are differences as well. Well researched and worth the read especially if you are a Royal fan.

I also did like the mix of fact and fiction as you could relate to the story more, it made it more real. but I did get bored with some parts that became repetitive to me.

Overall a good book.

In the Eyes of the People

Two princesses never to become queen. The stories of Charlotte in the 1800's and Diana in the 1980's. It is eerie how these two lives are so similar to each other in how they lived and in the mannerisms of the princesses themselves.

When Diana Spencer meets Prince Charles she thinks it is a fairy tale. All she wants is to marry Prince Charles and be happy. Alas she finds learning to be a princess is exhausting and is irritated by her those teaching her the role of a princess and how she must act. When the prince is away for long times taking care of business she is very lonely in the palace with only servants of whom she as a princess is not allowed to befriend.

She spies a photo of a young woman on the wall in the palace and asks who she is. The Prince introduces her to a librarian that gives her a journal of Princess Charlotte of Wales in the 1800's. The Princess that was never queen. As Diana reads the journal she is surprised to find how much their lives parallel with each other as she awaits to marry Prince Charles and become herself the princess of Wales.

The story shows us a glimpse of life in the palace and Diana as a young woman in love with her own failings and doubts while fighting an eating problem. As the wedding draws closer the tension mounts and although she loves Charles she is apprehensive about how her life as his wife will be.

I loved both the story of Charlotte and Diana. The author of "Before the Crown" has done another great job with "The People's Princess". I really enjoy her writing and hope there is another book soon. I can't wait to see who she writes about next.

I really enjoyed reading this book and I would recommend it.

Thanks to Flora Harding for writing a great book, to Harper Collins U.K., One More Chapter, for publishing it and to NetGalley for making it available to me.

A safe pair of hands to deliver a novel about Princess Di. A dual timeline giving the short life of Charlotte, Princess of Wales gives a bit of substance but this is sure to delight all the Diana fans across the nation.