Book Series · 18 Books

The Princess Diaries Books

In order from The Princess Diaries to The Quarantine Princess Diaries.

Twelve funny, diary-style novels that follow Mia Thermopolis from discovering she is a teenage princess through college, marriage, and ruling Genovia as an adult.

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The Princess Diaries
The Princess Diaries Volume II: Princess in the Spotlight
The Princess Diaries Volume III: Princess in Love
Princess in Waiting
Princess in Pink
Reading order

How to Read The Princess Diaries

Read the twelve numbered volumes in order. Books 1–10 follow Mia through high school; Royal Wedding and The Quarantine Princess Diaries revisit her as an adult and are best read after Forever Princess.

Several short books are labeled with half-volume numbers, including Project Princess and The Princess Present. They are optional side stories that fit near their numbered place but are not required to follow the main plot. The 2026 graphic novel adapts the first book rather than continuing Mia's story.

Sources: Meg Cabot's official complete book list, Meg Cabot's official Princess Diaries books.

For parents

What Parents Should Know

Mia's candid diaries discuss crushes, dating, kissing, body image, popularity, bullying, family conflict, and anxiety. As the teen series progresses, there are increasingly direct conversations about sex, contraception, pregnancy, and alcohol, though the tone remains comic and the detail is generally limited. Royal Wedding and The Quarantine Princess Diaries feature Mia as an adult and include more adult relationships, language, and concerns than the early books.

Where to start

Where Should a New Reader Start?

Mia's original diaries

Start with The Princess Diaries and follow the numbered volumes in order; treat the shorter side books as optional extras.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Princess Diaries
Sale price
$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 2000

The Princess Diaries

By Meg Cabot

A teen discovers she's a princess while navigating high school chaos.

320 pages· 58,954 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Paperback
Summary: Mia Thermopolis's life flips upside down when she learns her father is a prince, making her the heir to Genovia's throne. As she grapples with royal duties, her mom's dating her Algebra teacher, and she still lacks a date for the dance. Can Mia balance her new identity with the trials of high school? Dive into a world where royal surprises meet teenage dilemmas.
In reading order

The Princess Diaries Series

18 books · Published 2000–2023

#4
Princess in Waiting
#4 in Series
Sale price
$958

Princess in Waiting

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2003

A princess juggles royal duties, canceled dates, and algebra woes. Can she find her true calling?

#5
Princess in Pink
#5 in Series
Sale price
$1348

Princess in Pink

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2003

Mia's prom dream faces a strike and Michael's reluctance. Can she save the night?

#7
Party Princess
#7 in Series
Sale price
$1498

Party Princess

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2006

Mia's broke, her love life's tangled, and a wild scheme could change everything. Can she handle the chaos?

#8
Princess on the Brink
#8 in Series
Sale price
$1049

Princess on the Brink

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2006

Mia faces a tough choice: can she convince her boyfriend not to leave for Japan?

#9
Princess Mia
#9 in Series
Sale price
$1498

Princess Mia

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2007

A forgotten diary may change everything for a struggling princess.

#11
Royal Wedding
#11 in Series
Sale price
$1797

Royal Wedding

Chapter Book · 2015

A royal wedding faces chaos as secrets and scandals threaten the throne.

Project Princess
Series
Sale price
$1248

Project Princess

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2003

A princess builds houses, but will her clumsiness ruin everything?

The Princess Present
Series
Sale price
$1299

The Princess Present

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2003

A princess's perfect Christmas plans unravel amidst royal duties and gift dilemmas.

Perfect Princess
Series
Sale price
$1299

Perfect Princess

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2004

Discover if you have what it takes to be a princess with Mia's royal guide.

Sweet Sixteen Princess
Series
Sale price
$899

Sweet Sixteen Princess

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2005

A royal reality TV birthday threatens Mia's sweet sixteen plans. Can she escape the spotlight for a romantic evening instead?

Holiday Princess
Series
Sale price
$1299

Holiday Princess

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2005

A princess navigates holiday traditions and celebrations.

Valentine Princess
Series
Sale price
$1348

Valentine Princess

Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2006

Can Mia convince Michael to embrace love before Valentine's Day ends in heartbreak?

Graphic adaptation

The Princess Diaries: The Graphic Novel

1 book · Published 2026

Meg Cabot adapts the first diary into a full-color graphic novel illustrated by Bethany Crandall. It is another way to begin, not book #13.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Princess Diaries series?

There are 18 books in the Princess Diaries series. It began with The Princess Diaries in 2000, and the newest book, The Quarantine Princess Diaries, was published in 2023.

What order should you read the Princess Diaries books in?

Start with The Princess Diaries and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #18.

What ages are the Princess Diaries books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–15, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring The Princess Diaries to life.

01

Meg Cabot

Author
MC
02

M. Cabot

Author
MC
03

Chesley McLaren

Illustrator
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