The Windsor Diaries

The Windsor Diaries offer a unique, firsthand glimpse into the life of Alathea Fitzalan Howard, who was a close confidante of Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret during World War II. Written between the ages of sixteen and twenty-two, her diaries reveal candid observations of royal life, friendships, and the personal hopes and concerns of the young princesses amidst wartime challenges. Through her honest and affectionate entries, readers gain a rare, intimate perspective on the royal family’s experiences and the early life of the future Queen Elizabeth.