NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Meredith
Corporation's (NYSE: MDP) PEOPLE, the No. 1 brand in the United States celebrating popular culture,
is introducing a new quarterly publication focused exclusively on
all things Royal. The Spring 2021 premiere issue of "PEOPLE Royals"
hits newsstands nationwide on March 5
for 12 weeks. The tag line "majesty, glamour, inspiration,"
displayed on the inaugural cover, will tout Princess Kate as "Kate the Great: How the
Future Queen Is Defining Herself." The 100-page premium
publication's newsstand price will be $12.99 US/$15.99
Canada and will also be available
via annual subscription (four issues; $20) or two-year subscription (eight issues;
$30) at
https://peopleroyals.com/launch/. Each cover story will focus on a
different member of the Royal family and will offer a rich look
into his or her untold story — from Royal mom of three Princess Kate and future King Prince William to American Royals
Meghan Markle and
Prince Harry, and more.
PEOPLE Launches Quarterly Publication, "PEOPLE Royals."
Spring 2021 Premiere Issue Hits Newsstands Nationwide March 5.
Features will include a first-person essay, What Tea-Time
Means to Me, written by Duchess of York Sarah
Ferguson. Spilling the Royal Tea will separate
fact from fiction regarding stories about the Royals. The Royal
Jewels will take readers inside the world's ultimate collection
of dazzling tiaras and glittery accessories, each with its own
fascinating backstory. That Time I Met Royalty will feature
an interview with actress Rita
Wilson about her encounter with Princess Diana, and Written in the
Stars, from Princess
Diana's astrologer, Debbie
Frank, will offer a personal glimpse of what readers'
own fairytales may hold. Recipes from the Palace and style and
beauty secrets will be shared in Live Like a Royal. And it's
not only the British Royal family that will be featured in "PEOPLE
Royals"; the premiere issue will also feature an exclusive
interview with Prince
Albert of Monaco, who
talks about his life in quarantine during the pandemic.
Designed to usher readers behind palace walls, "PEOPLE Royals"
will showcase glamorous new photos and inside stories they haven't
seen or read elsewhere — from lavish celebrations and cocktails fit
for a Queen to the luxurious lifestyles of the world's real-life
princes, princesses, kings, and queens. With a chic, modern
design and expert insights that only the editors of PEOPLE can
provide, the quarterly perfect-bound publication will be a coveted
collectible for Royals fans.
"PEOPLE has reported on the Royals since its debut in 1974 and
has established itself as the leading authority on Royals," says
Dan Wakeford, Editor in
Chief, PEOPLE. "We felt it was only natural to launch a stand-alone
beautifully crafted quarterly magazine,
which will inspire and entertain with deep stories and lush
photography."
Adds Doug Olson, President
and General Manager, Meredith
Magazines, "Readers count on PEOPLE as the trusted authority
to provide the most accurate and comprehensive Royals coverage.
'PEOPLE Royals' is the latest addition to Meredith's successful
stable of quarterly publications and I have no doubt it will be
received positively by Royals enthusiasts."
PEOPLE also teamed up again with The CW Network for two upcoming
one-hour documentary specials focused on the Royals. The first,
"PEOPLE Presents: Harry & Meghan's American Dream," is set to
air Tuesday, March 30 at 9pm ET/PT, and the second, "PEOPLE Presents:
William & Kate's Royal Anniversary," is set to air Thursday, April 29, at 8pm
ET/PT. These documentary specials are an informative and
entertaining chronological re-telling of the "fab four" that will
feature archival footage with animation, graphics, fun explainer
pods, and expert commentary from PEOPLE's Royals team. The TV
specials are the latest in a partnership with The CW Network that
began last year with the broadcast of the two-hour documentary,
"PEOPLE Presents Harry & Meghan: A Royal Rebellion."
PEOPLE's vast audience has had an insatiable appetite for the
Royals over the years. In fact, Princess
Diana appeared on the cover of PEOPLE more than any other
subject in the brand's history. William and Kate's wedding in 2011
and Harry and Meghan's wedding in 2018 remain among the
best-selling issues. One of PEOPLE's most popular digital
verticals is dedicated to the Royals at https://people.com/royals/,
which satisfies readers' interest in up-to-the-minute, 24/7
content.
In 2017 PEOPLE partnered with ABC on "The Story of Diana," a
two-night television event that marked the 20th
anniversary of Princess Diana's
tragic passing at 36 years old. The documentary debuted to
impressive ratings and won the two-hour timeslot over two
consecutive nights, which led to another two-night ABC documentary
the following year called "PEOPLE Presents the Royals." And back in
1997, PEOPLE purchased at Christie's auction in New York one
of Princess Diana's famous
Jacques Azagury dresses,
which was subsequently donated to the New-York Historical Society
in 2015 and is now a part of the museum's permanent collection.
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