Books Red, White & Royal Blue Paperback by Casey McQuiston (Author)

"Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston is a contemporary queer romance that centers on Alex Claremont-Diaz, the charismatic First Son of the United States, and Prince Henry of Wales. The story kicks off with an embarrassing physical altercation between Alex and Henry at a British royal wedding, which threatens to cause a diplomatic scandal. To repair relations, their handlers arrange for the two to pretend to be friends for the public eye.

What begins as a staged truce soon blossoms into a genuine friendship and then a secret romance. Alex grapples with his sexuality, realizing he is biexual, while Henry comes out as gy. Their relationship faces challenges, including the leak of their private emails and photos to the press, which thrusts their romance into the public spotlight and tests their resolve.