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Cartland

(ˈkɑːtlənd)
n
(Biography) Dame Barbara (Hamilton). 1901–2000, British novelist, noted for her prolific output of popular romantic fiction
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Cart•land

(ˈkɑrt lənd)
n.
Dame (Mary) Barbara (Hamilton), 1901–2000, British romance writer.
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According to Matthew Kirkham, a journalist for (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1104633/princess-diana-heartbreak-Barbara-Cartland-prince-charles-fairytale-romance-spt) Express , the late Princess of Wales "placed too much idealism in her step-grandmother's romance novels." Princess Diana was a fan of the romance novels written by Barbara Cartland, who was dubbed the "Queen of Romance." Prince William and Prince Harry's mother was hoping that she would find the same happiness as the characters in the book.
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Cartland, who corresponded and lunched with the former Tory Prime Minister, sent "nutrimental capsules" promising an energy boost.
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