Juliet Rieden is a freelance journalist, editor and biographer with more than 35 years' experience working between Australia and the UK. She has written for magazines, newspapers and online news publications including more than a decade as the highly respected royal correspondent for The Australian Women's Weekly. Juliet has been a regular royal commentator across television, radio, and digital networks including the ABC, as well as contributing and co-hosting for on-screen documentaries and podcasts.
Juliet's latest book Quentin Bryce: the Authorised Biography, the life story of Australia's first female Governor-General, former Sex Discrimination Commissioner and human rights advocate was published in 2025. Previous books include include The Writing on the Wall — an investigation into her family's fate in the Holocaust; Rising Heart — the memoir of kidnap survivor Aminata Conteh-Biger; and The Royals in Australia which charts the history of the royal family in Australia from 1867 to the present day and is based on extensive research and interviews including unique access to private letters and diaries in the Royal Archives in Windsor Castle.
With the publication of the Melbourne author's final novel, Just Desserts, her partner David Greagg and close friends share memories of the whip-smart author who never expected to make it to 70.
A dystopian tale of life in a failed America, a family saga set in the world of Korean cram schools and two books about virtuosic musicians are among this month's best reads.
The latest new releases from some of the world's biggest literary stars, including Emily St John Mandel, RF Kuang and Kate Atkinson, are among this month's best books.
As heir to the throne, William was born into singular privilege. How he uses it and the work he chooses to pursue present a 'manifesto' for the king he will become.
June's best books include an Irish saga by Maggie O'Farrell, a gritty memoir by Ralph Jackman and a comic Italian romp by Andrew Sean Greer.
After Ralph Jackman retrained as a teacher, his first job was in a youth detention centre. His new memoir reveals how a broken system is failing vulnerable kids.
Mixing philanthropy, influencing and brand building, Harry and Meghan’s Australian tour revives a question Queen Elizabeth once shut down: can the 'half in, half out' royal life work?
Within palace walls the Queen was a godlike figure. As her glorious fashion goes on display to commemorate what would have been her 100th birthday, how would she have responded to the Andrew crisis if alive today?
With Queen Mary of Denmark soon to arrive in Australia and scandal engulfing the House of Windsor, royals are swamping our news cycle. So why are readers so fascinated by royal fiction?
The Duke of Sussex takes on the publisher he believes poisoned his childhood, his marriage, and his peace of mind in a legal battle driven by anger as well as principle.
Catherine turns 44 today as she resets royal life with fewer public appearances, tighter boundaries and a strong emphasis on family life — a choice shaped by loss, illness and the pressure of being next in line.
Before Harry fled the royals for Meghan and Montecito, this would-be king of England was famous for trading his title for love. And the cracks began to show on a trip to Australia.
Whether Princess Anne's visit has been enough to repair the damage to the monarchy's brand wrought by Andrew Mountbatten Windsor remains to be seen.
Prince Andrew has been exiled to a kind royal house arrest but the jury is still out on whether it's enough to stem damage to the monarchy.
How will the work of biographers change as letters, diaries and photographs are replaced by emails, texts and snapshots on the cloud?
Superstar royal biographer Andrew Morton on Prince Andrew, royal scandals and the huge hole Harry and Meghan have left in the monarchy.
From detailing Princess Diana's secret counselling sessions with the queen's favourite PM, to meddling in Australia's biggest political scandal, this new book lays bare the relationship between Crown and State
As Princess Anne celebrates her 75th birthday those who have worked beside her reveal her no-nonsense approach to a privileged life.
Prince Harry faces explosive bullying allegations as he walks away from the charity he founded in his mother’s name.
Being born with a House of Windsor silver spoon in your mouth brings a fairytale level of privilege and the sort of job security the rest of us can only dream of. But in a world ruled by ancient edicts is it better to be a working royal or find your own way?
A protest about Indigenous reparation, questions over a Republic and the Big C shadowed the King's 17th visit to Australia. But he gave it his all.
Two years ago an important chapter in royal history came to a full stop with the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Everything was about to change.
Some commentators have suggested stripping Harry and Meghan of their royal titles to avoid being seen as royal emissaries. But is the House of Montecito really such a threat?
