Red Queens : A New History of Royal Women - Signed First Edition

by Williams, Kate | General & world history
Published 04/06/2026 by Orion Publishing Co (Weidenfeld & Nicolson) in the United Kingdom
Hardback | 384 pages, 1 x 8 page colour inset
240 x 156mm | 0g

Signed First Edition - Hardback - Publishes June 4th

In this new book, celebrated historian Kate Williams leads us into the world of queens, empresses, princesses, mistresses and ladies-in-waiting, as she unveils their hidden stories and remarkable achievements in this enthralling historical journey. From the ancient civilisations of Egypt and Mesopotamia to the opulent courts of medieval Europe, this book delves deep into the lives of royal women, lifting the veil on both their trials and triumphs as they navigate political intrigue, family rivalries and personal sacrifices.

From Cleopatra and the medieval Empress Matilda, through Tudor queens Catherine of Aragon and Lady Jane Grey, Queen Victoria's contemporaries Yaa Asentewaa of Ghana and Queen Lili kulani of Hawaii, right up to the twentieth century with Princesses Grace of Monaco and Diana, this is an inspiring celebration of the oft-overlooked women who played pivotal roles in shaping history, and can teach us much about the place of royal women in society today.