With all the hype surrounding the biggest event of the year, I just had to get the book to learn more on the latest member of the British Royal Family, especially one that will be Queen one day if she keeps doing what she does best and avoid the drama and pitfalls that Diana went through. The book essentially chronicles Catherine Elizabeth Middleton's upbringing, her meeting and subsequent relationship, break-up and reconciliation with Prince William, which culminated into a perfect Royal Wedding. I remembered watching the live event been streamed via BBC. Everything was just perfect,the weather, the dress, the bride and ceremony - nobody flubbed their lines or names, no creased wedding dress, no crazed fans trying to get a piece of the Prince or his Bride. Reading the book gave me a somewhat understanding of Kate's personality, character and demeanor. She is certainly a very patient person - considering the fact that she didn't mind waiting for 9 years before Prince William proposed. She is also very poised, has a good sense of fashion and is definitely a perfectionist. Not a hair out of place and not a single look of weariness on her first gruelling tour of Canada and LA. She is also very kind to people - very much a People's Princess just like Diana - I'm certain that had she been alive, while Diana would have been very proud of her son's choice, she would also be equally jealous of Kate's growing popularity with the people. I think much of her personality and growing popularity has to do with her stable upbringing in a close knitted family. This is in contract to Prince William's unhappy childhood which saw a stormy marriage that resulted in acrimonious divorce. In that sense, I think she would complement William very well by bringing in the stability that she was brought up with into the relationship and perhaps just what the Royal Family needed to revive the Monarchy which is losing touch with its people!Verdict - The book is very informative without the feel of a trashy tabloid. The author was straight forward and honest in presenting his opinion on Kate.
Personal rating - 3.5 out of 5
