Kristin Maloney, long-time staff member at the County Libraries, recently enjoyed William and Catherine: Their Story by Andrew Morton.

“Since the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wrapped up their second official royal tour of Canada last fall, I thought it would be a perfect time to read another book about the highly popular royal couple,” says Kristin. “Browsing through our collection on the royal family here at the Napanee branch library, the beaming photograph of Prince William and Kate leaving Westminster Abbey on their wedding day sparkling on the front cover captivated me instantaneously! If you are looking for a classy read about this attractive royal couple, I would definitely suggest this book by Andrew Morton. The acclaimed biographer brings a unique insight to this portrait of the bride and groom, which starts with their family backgrounds, leading to childhood tales and through the early days of their relationship at university, until the moment they walked down the aisle. What makes this particular book meaningful and memorable, are the dozens of beautiful photos within its pages that truly bring the love story of Will and Kate to life. For those of you who can’t get enough of this stylish couple, these images will have you flipping through these pages over and over again, relishing in the colourful portraits.”

“If you’re a “royal watcher”, or just curious what went into this matrimonial joining of such a widely praised couple, pick this book up!

“This book highlights how this marriage was one of the most significant royal events we will witness in our lifetime,” Kristin adds. “The wedding marked a new chapter in not only the lives of William and Catherine, but of the Royal Family, as well as the meaning of the monarchy and their influence around the world. In this book, Andrew Morton clearly presents how the union of these two young people in love, who are now the most celebrated royal couple on Earth, are bringing the monarchy with them into the present globally, using their celebrity status to bring goodwill to the people.”

Kristin concludes, “If you’re a “royal watcher”, or just curious what went into this matrimonial joining of such a widely praised couple, pick this book up the next time you are into the library. I’m sure it will make you smile at how it brings a royal love story to life!”

You can reserve William and Catherine: Their Story, as well as other books by royal biographer Andrew Morton, here.