Before the Crown is a historical romance novel that details the courtship between Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillip. I loved the way they each saw each other for who they were instead of the titles they held. This was an enjoyable, easy read.

Before the Crown by Flora Harding is a delightful novel about the courtship of then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. As much about royal life at court as it is a love story, this is a perfect summer read.

I had been having a bad few days: washer quit, faucet leaking, and a sick cat. I decided to read for a while and try to regain my sanity. All I can say is "Thank you," This book hooked me from the very beginning. you. witty dialogue....this is it! Thank you Netgalley.

who doesn''t want to read a love story between one the best known royal couples in the world. This books shows how Elizabeth and Phillip met, how theyfell in love , how their relationship developed and what obstacles they had to overcome to be allowed to get married. Yes I know it is fiction But I really Hope it is sprinkled with some truth. Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest review

Firstly I have to admit I am a huge fan of the British Royal Family and love any novel, movie or tv show based around them. When I saw Before the Crown as an ARC from Net Galley I knew I had to request to review it! It is a whimsical read, based on the courtship and engagement of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip in the 1940s. It is a very "PG" book as a lot of courting of that time would be, but particularly so for the heir to the throne of England. I liked learning the Royal Protocols of how Elizabeth needed to be the one to propose, and that she needed the King's permission to wed until the age of 25. Also the back stories of Philip's upbringing was interesting, I found myself googling some of the information - using image search a few times to get pictures of the Engagement ring and the Wedding dress.
If were a fan of the Netflix series "The Crown" you will love this book as it is in a similar vein. I really enjoyed reading it and would recommend it to all my fellow royalists.

Thankyou to NetGalley, HarperCollins Publishers Australia and the author, Flora Harding, for the opportunity to read an advanced readers copy of Before The Crown in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
Such a beautifully written and detailed book. Such a good read. 3.5 stars.
Worth a read,