Outsider

Roger Lundgren, "Royal Roger", is one of the world's leading royal experts and has worked closely with European royal houses for 20 years. He has been affiliated with Swedish Television (SVT) as an expert commentator for all major royal events since 2010 and has written four royal biographies. On the surface, his life appears to be a dream come true. From growing up as a bullied boy in a small northern town, to achieving international success in his greatest passion — Europe's royal houses. But life hasn't all been champagne and palaces. Interwoven with glamorous assignments and close relationships with world royalty, his life has contained streaks of darkness and deep trauma. Roger's autobiography Outsider is a moving yet hopeful book about rape, suicide, mental illness, and the journey toward a life of dignity. The book was written together with Paulina Bylén. Royal expert Roger Lundgren hails from the picturesque town of Norsjö in northern Sweden. His fascinating journey into the world of European royalty began at the remarkable age of ten, when he started corresponding with various members of Europe's royal families. Today, Lundgren stands as one of Sweden's foremost royal correspondents, with several acclaimed books on monarchy to his name. His unique insider perspective and lifelong dedication to royal journalism have made him a trusted voice in royal reporting and commentary.