Only about half of this book covers her time with the royal family, the rest is about her own very interesting life. An excellent read, and not disappointing even if you only picked it up for Margaret.

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I love all things English royalty and this did not disappoint. Such a beautiful insight into what it is to be included into the royal family, good and bad. Anne Glenconner bore her soul and heart open so we could see her pain as well as her blessings. One of the best and fact filled royal memoirs out there.

Lady in Waiting by Anne Glenconner is an excellent memoir that gives the reader a glimpse into an extraordinary life.

I love anything and everything associated with England’s Royalty, and this did not disappoint. This isn’t just a book about being a Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret, although a good bit of it is, it is also a book about a fascinating, strong, classy, intelligent, multi-talented, realistic, and imperfect woman. Anne admits her few faults, not being as hands-on of a mother to her two oldest boys as she ended up being with her three youngest, and the reader loves her even more for her admissions.

I loved reading about British aristocracy and her childhood, her turbulent marriage to an intelligent and talented, but yet eccentric and difficult man, and I was impressed at her ability to conquer the instability and find happiness amongst the chaos.

I loved reading about her travels, her friends, family, and adventures. She was able to always create a literary version of a snapshot to make me feel as if I was with her the whole time. I loved how she was able to come into her own and settle in her little piece of paradise in her home in Norfolk amongst her kids and family.

And of course, I loved to read about her decades-long friendship, connection, and working relationship with Princess Margaret. I truly feel it gave the reader another glimpse into the many positive attributes of the amazing woman Princess Margaret was in her own right. It was downright fascinating.

It was heartbreaking to read of her tragedies and her losses. No mother should ever have to go through what she did with her 3 sons. It just showed me her inner strength and determination to make the best out of everything and to come out into the sunlight at the end.

I hope she writes a second book to give us an update and further stories of the many years she has yet still to come.

5/5 stars. I loved every minute of this book.

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This was a fascinating read, and the perfect book to read before watching the new season of the Crown. Lady Anne Glenconner was Princess Margaret's Lady in Waiting (as well as a Maid of Honour for the Queen), but she has also lived her own interesting and full life. I didn't know much about her before reading this, but I have so much appreciation for what Ladies-in-Waiting go through now. Anne had a somewhat difficult family life, with several of her children facing issues- she had to go through that while still serving as a Lady in Waiting. Princess Margaret was incredibly supportive throughout it, though, and it is a kind look at a princess who is often dismissed as snobby, mean, and petty. (There isn't a ton about Princess Margaret, but she floats in and out.) This is the perfect book for any royal watcher or historian!

This is precisely the type of memoir I love, one that feels like you are sitting with someone interesting and hearing their stories. I very much liked this look into a different time, place and life! I would highly recommend to anyone that enjoys memoirs, history, royalty.

I found this to be a delightful memoir. The author has lived an extraordinary life, one that most people could never imagine. It makes me excited for the return of the Crown.

As a fan of The Crown I was fascinated by this intimate account of the Royal life, The author shares with us her lifelong friendship with Princess Elizabeth and Margaret her participation in Queen Elizabeth’s coronation ,friendship with Princess Margaret.She also shares with us the ups and downs of her life, So well written an intimate look at the life of a Royal really enjoyed this well written memoir.#netgalley# hatchettebooks

This was so interesting and because I had just gotten done watching "Downtown Abbey", I felt like this was the perfect book to keep my love of the royals alive. It was very well written, sometimes too much so that I felt lost in the words and had to re-read, but it captured the time very well. This is definitely going to be a great book for people who want to know what the life of a Lady is like.

A fresh and unique perspective on the coronation of our present Queen, as well as the life of Princess Margaret. The author also shares a very honest look at her own storied life.
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