Two iconic dynasties—the Kennedys and the Windsors—whose glamour and ambition defined an era. ** For fans of FX’s new Ryan Murphy limited series Love Story. ** For nearly a century, two families an ocean apart have captured the world’s collective imagination: the British Windsors and the American Kennedys. Much ink has been spilled on their individual trysts, tragedies, and triumphs over the years, but no one has examined their powerful and intertwined legacies. Until now. In The Kennedys and the Windsors , acclaimed journalist Caroline Hallemann unearths the story of two iconic families whose lives, ambitions, and respective reigns have mirrored each other in surprising ways. Through rich archival research and fresh interviews from insiders on both sides of the Atlantic, Hallemann reveals how an upstart Irish Catholic family with little access into elite New England society came to host dinner parties for a King and Queen, and forge an eventual path to the White House. In the process, she draws out some startling parallels between the two families: the style icons Princess Diana and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy (both tragically gone too soon), the frustrated “second sisters” Princess Margaret and Lee Radziwill, the scandal-plagued next generation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the man formerly known as Prince Andrew, and the current generation’s shared struggle to figure out what a monarchy (actual or imagined) means in the twenty-first century. From Queen Elizabeth’s coronation to President Kennedy’s historic London visit, from JFK Jr.’s shocking death to Prince Harry’s decisive break with his family, Hallemann traces the key moments in the lives of these two dynasties through a fresh and fascinating lens, showing how they have intersected over the generations in ways that not only shaped their images and legacies, but history itself. “Hallemann has beautifully woven together the stories of two of the most famous families in the world. She's uncovered never-before-told stories — not easy to do with dynasties under the world's microscope — to show how these families have been intertwined for generations. The Kennedys and the Windsors is a meticulous feat of research and reporting that's also incredibly entertaining to read.” —Kate Storey, New York Times bestselling author of White House by the Sea: A Century of the Kennedys at Hyannis Port "Hallemann offers up an intriguing tale rich with drama and tension, exploring the startling parallels between these iconic, dynastic families, from the pressures placed on first daughters Jackie Kennedy and Queen Elizabeth, to the sacrifices of their younger sisters Lee Radziwill and Princess Margaret, and of how marriage in the spotlight can often mean prioritizing duty over desire." —Julie Satow, New York Times bestselling author of When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion “A fascinating, revealing look at the interwoven paths of two history-defining families. Caroline Hallemann’s deeply researched book will captivate fans of both families—a must-read on either side of the pond.” —Elizabeth Holmes, New York Times  bestselling author of HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style “Hallemann's elegant prose traces a lifetime of parallels between the two houses, uncovering shared moments and illuminating the mutual experience of relentless public scrutiny. Whether it's cub reporter Jackie Kennedy’s surprise to find the Duke and Duchess of Windsor among her fellow passengers aboard the SS United States en route to Elizabeth II's coronation, or the challenges faced by a dutiful Queen and First Lady with unpredictable younger sisters, Hallemann deftly portrays their inextricably linked lives.” —Elizabeth Beller, New York Times bestselling author of  Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy “Years ago, with no Kennedy-Windsor book worth its paper to satisfy me, I wrote to the Queen herself and received a polite nothing in return, which is all to say this book more than earns its place on the shelf—it’s central on mine.” —Alexis Coe, New York Times bestselling author of You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington "Halleman has a journalist's eye for detail and a cordial, compelling writing style that's perfect for the subject matter—two larger-than-life families with a shocking amount of common history. This is a deep dive worth taking, whether you're already obsessed or not (you will be).” —Mary Laura Philpott, bestselling author of Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosives Caroline Hallemann is the Digital Director of Town & Country magazine, where she writes about culture, society, entertainment, and the world of the rich and powerful. Her work has often focused on the British monarchy and the closest thing America has to a royal family: the Kennedys. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.