The film of this book stars two of my favourite actresses,
Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway, so I enjoyed watching it. However I had never
read the book. I usually like to read the books before I see the film version,
because they came first, and so much usually gets changed in the journey from
print to screen.
The Princess Diaries is aimed at teenagers, mainly girls who
still have the secret dream of becoming a princess. What young girl doesn’t?
Growing up I was convinced I would marry Prince William (had to go for the
elder brother so I could be Queen one day!) Now that his marriage has put an
end to that I am focusing on the younger Royal....well I have never made my
love of ginger hair on men a secret!
The story follows teenager Mia, who finds out she is
actually a princess, and heir to the throne of Genovia. Understandable this
news shocks her, as does the plan for her to begin princess lessons with her
grandmother, the Queen of Genovia.
I enjoyed this book, it was easy to read, which after a long
day at work is perfect for the train home!There are a few differences from the
film, but not big enough to spoil it for me.
It got me thinking about if I found out I was a princess.
You never know, Mr T could be a secret prince in a faraway land! (I do have a
very overactive imagination!) If I was Queen here are the five rules I would
introduce:
1 Tuesday’s would be cancelled - worst day of the week
2 Jelly tots would be free on the NHS, they cheer people up
3 Peter Andre, Phillip Schofield and Ron Weasley would be
given Knighthoods for services to entertainment
4 Instead of a corgi the royal pet would be an elephant
called Percy - who would wear a little purple hat.
5 Every month there would be a bank holiday weekend - and it
will be illegal for anyone to work on it.
Seriously imagine Queen Laura - I think it would be fabulous
darling!
Rating: 8/10
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