Movie · 2001
Is The Princess Diaries based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Princess Diaries is based on the book series The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot (2000).
The movie was released in 2001.
The book series behind The Princess Diaries
The Princess Diaries
Book series by Meg Cabot · first published 2000 · epistolary novel, young adult literature
Novel series by Meg Cabot.
The Princess Diaries: books by publication date
- The Princess Diaries (2000)
- The Princess Diaries, Volume II: Princess in the Spotlight (2001)
- The Princess Diaries, Volume III: Princess in Love (2002)
- The Princess Diaries, Volume IV: Princess in Waiting (2003)
- The Princess Diaries, Volume IV and 1/2: Project Princess (2003)
- The Princess Diaries, Volume VI and 1/2: The Princess Present (2004)
- The Princess Diaries, Volume V: Princess in Pink (2004)
- The Princess Diaries, Volume VII and 1/2: Sweet Sixteen Princess (2005)
- The Princess Diaries, Volume VI: Princess in Training (2005)
- The Princess Diaries, Volume VII and 3/4: Valentine Princess (2006)
- The Princess Diaries, Volume VII: Party Princess (2006)
- The Princess Diaries, Volume VIII: Princess on the Brink (2007)
- The Princess Diaries, Volume IX: Princess Mia (2008)
- The Princess Diaries, Volume X: Forever Princess (2009)
- The Princess Diaries, Volume XI: Royal Wedding (2015)
Common questions
Is The Princess Diaries based on a book?
Yes. The Princess Diaries is based on the book series The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot (2000).
Who wrote the book The Princess Diaries is based on?
The Princess Diaries was written by Meg Cabot and first published in 2000.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Princess Diaries before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Meg Cabot's books
- Avalon High (film, 2010)