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The Swan’s Secret

The silent revolution of the Princess of Wales

Paola Calvetti

The Swan’s Secret

Mondadori

Year: 2025

Pages: 228

This narrated biography offers an intimate, insightful portrait of Catherine, Princess of Wales—Kate Middleton—as she steadily ascends toward the British throne. Blending elegant storytelling with sharp observation, the book traces her journey from a discreet, middle-class upbringing to becoming one of the most influential figures in the modern monarchy. Through key milestones—her royal wedding, motherhood, charitable causes, and media scrutiny—the narrative explores how Catherine has crafted her role with poise, purpose, and quiet strength. Far from a passive royal consort, she emerges as a modernizing force, reshaping the institution from within while maintaining the mystique of tradition.

With a calm exterior that masks the pressures beneath, Catherine is portrayed as the serene swan navigating the turbulent waters of royal life—gracefully, and on her own terms.

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