American Royals

Katharine Mcgee

60 pages 2-hour read

Katharine Mcgee

American Royals

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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Character List

Meet the key characters, with insights into their roles, motivations, and relationships—spoiler-free.

Major Characters

Princess Beatrice is the 21-year-old eldest child of the King and Queen. She is poised to become America's first Queen because her grandfather changed the succession laws to allow female heirs. She spends her life strictly adhering to protocol and prioritizing duty over her personal desires. Burdened by the heavy pressure of her future role, she isolates herself and attempts to maintain a perfect public image while managing forbidden romantic feelings.

Key Relationships

Daughter of King George

Daughter of Queen Adelaide

Older Sister of Princess Samantha Washington

Older Sister of Prince Jefferson

Suitor of Teddy Eaton

Protectee of Connor

Nina is a college freshman and a commoner who grew up closely intertwined with the royal family. She prefers to keep a low profile and deliberately separates her college classes from her proximity to the palace. Thoughtful and grounded, she struggles with feelings of inadequacy when comparing herself to the American nobility.

Key Relationships

Best Friend of Princess Samantha Washington

Romantic Interest of Prince Jefferson

Daughter of Isabella

Friend of Rachel

Samantha is the vibrant younger sister of Beatrice and twin to Jefferson. Known for her wild antics and disregard for propriety, she acts out to compensate for feeling like the irrelevant spare heir. Despite her abrasive exterior, she possesses deep empathy and longs to be valued for her true personality rather than her rank.

Key Relationships

Twin Sister of Prince Jefferson

Daughter of King George

Daughter of Queen Adelaide

Best Friend of Nina Gonzalez

Romantic Interest of Teddy Eaton

Daphne is the ambitious ex-girlfriend of Prince Jefferson. Born into a lower-tier noble family, she curates a flawless public image to climb the social ladder and secure a permanent place in the royal court. She is cunning and fiercely determined to wear a crown, hiding her true nature behind a polite, polished smile.

Key Relationships

Ex-girlfriend of Prince Jefferson

Daughter of Mrs. Deighton

Former Best Friend of Himari Mariko

Secretly Connected to Ethan

Rival of Nina Gonzalez

Jefferson is the handsome Prince of America, twin brother to Samantha, and third in line to the throne. He enjoys massive privilege and media adoration but remains somewhat naive about the struggles others face in his world. He cares for the women in his life deeply, though he often remains oblivious to the underlying hostility between them.

Key Relationships

Son of King George

Son of Queen Adelaide

Younger Brother of Princess Beatrice Washington

Twin Brother of Princess Samantha Washington

Romantic Interest of Nina Gonzalez

Ex-boyfriend of Daphne Deighton

Best Friend of Ethan

King George is the ruling monarch of America and a direct descendant of General George Washington. He serves as a vital symbol of unity for his country while secretly battling a severe health crisis. As a father, he bears the heavy responsibility of preparing Beatrice for the throne and managing the complex dynamics of his high-profile family.

Key Relationships

Husband of Queen Adelaide

Father of Princess Samantha Washington

Father of Prince Jefferson

Supporting Characters

Teddy is a nobleman from Boston whose family secretly faces severe financial difficulties. He enters the royal sphere as an eligible, pre-approved suitor for Princess Beatrice. He is polite and understanding, but his personal feelings quickly complicate his familial obligations.

Key Relationships

Romantic Interest of Princess Samantha Washington

Connor is a dedicated member of the elite Revere Guard assigned to protect Princess Beatrice. A commoner with a passion for art, he provides Beatrice with a rare sense of safety. He struggles to balance his professional duty to the Crown with his deepening personal attachment to the future Queen.

Key Relationships

Ethan is Prince Jefferson's best friend. He is not of noble blood, yet he moves through court life with ease and confidence. He is highly perceptive, which allows him to see through the carefully constructed facades of those desperate for royal attention.

Key Relationships

Best Friend of Prince Jefferson

Secretly Connected to Daphne Deighton

Queen Adelaide is the Queen of America and mother to Beatrice, Samantha, and Jefferson. She strictly enforces royal protocol and manages the family's public appearances. She heavily influences her daughters' lives to ensure they meet the strict standards placed upon the Washington monarchy.

Key Relationships

Wife of King George

Mother of Princess Samantha Washington

Mother of Prince Jefferson

Himari is Daphne's former best friend. She currently lies unconscious in a coma following a tragic accident at a royal graduation party six months prior. Her silent presence hangs heavily over the social climbers at court, representing the dark consequences of royal ambition.

Key Relationships

Former Best Friend of Daphne Deighton

Mrs. Deighton is Daphne's ambitious mother. Holding a low-ranking baronetcy, she pushes her daughter relentlessly to secure Prince Jefferson's affection and elevate their family's status. She views court life as a strategic game that requires constant manipulation and calculated risks.

Key Relationships

Mother of Daphne Deighton

Isabella is Nina's mother and works as the King's chamberlain. Her prestigious position originally brought Nina into the royal orbit as a child. She remains highly protective of her daughter and worries about the intense media scrutiny that surrounds the Washington family.

Key Relationships

Mother of Nina Gonzalez

Employee of King George

Rachel is a college freshman and friend to Nina. She daydreams about the glamour of Washington Palace, completely unaware of Nina's deep personal history with the royal family. She represents the normal, everyday college life that Nina desperately tries to maintain.

Key Relationships

Friend of Nina Gonzalez