Red, White & Royal Blue is a detailed romantic and political story centered on Alex Claremont-Diaz, the confident, sharp-tongued First Son of the United States. Alex lives in the White House with his mother, President Ellen Claremont, and is deeply involved in her re-election campaign. He prides himself on his intelligence, charm, and future political ambitions, sharing a close bond with his sister June and his best friend Nora Holleran.