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Mentioned in 6 episodes
Red, White & Royal Blue
Book • 2019
Red, White & Royal Blue is an LGBT romance novel that centers on Alex Claremont-Diaz, the son of the first female President of the United States, and his romantic relationship with Prince Henry of Wales.
Initially, their relationship is staged as a fake friendship to improve U.S.
/British relations after a public altercation.
However, it soon deepens into a secret romance that could have significant political implications.
The novel explores themes of identity, love, and the courage to be true to oneself, set against the backdrop of high-profile politics and royalty.
Initially, their relationship is staged as a fake friendship to improve U.S.
/British relations after a public altercation.
However, it soon deepens into a secret romance that could have significant political implications.
The novel explores themes of identity, love, and the courage to be true to oneself, set against the backdrop of high-profile politics and royalty.
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as a popular queer romance with parallels to the show's premise.

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as a popular political gay male romance from Casey McQuiston.


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as a recent popular novel (and film) with a president character and positive representation.


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as a recent popular novel (and film) featuring a character whose mother is president.


Kathleen W. Taylor Kollman

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