Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown

Anne Glenconner

Hachette Books

Murder On Mustique: from the author of the bestselling memoir Lady in Waiting

Hodder&Stoughton

A Haunting at Holkham: from the author of the bestselling memoir Lady in Waiting

An extraordinary memoir of drama, tragedy, and royal secrets by Lady Anne Glenconner - a close member of the royal circle and lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret. As seen on Netflix's The Crown.\nLady Anne Glenconner has been at the center of the royal circle from childhood, when she met and befriended the future Queen Elizabeth II and her sister, the Princess Margaret. Though the firstborn child of the 5th Earl of Leicester, who controlled one of the largest estates in England, as a daughter she was deemed "the greatest disappointment" and unable to inherit. Since then she has needed all her resilience to survive the vipers of court life with her sense of humor intact.\nA unique witness to landmark moments in royal history, Maid of Honor at Queen Elizabeth's coronation, and a lady in waiting to Princess Margaret until her death in 2002, Lady Anne's life has encompassed extraordinary drama and tragedy. In Lady in Waiting, she will share many intimate royal stories from her time as Princess Margaret's closest confidante as well as her own battle for survival: her broken-off first engagement on the basis of her "mad blood"; her 54-year marriage to the volatile, unfaithful Colin Tennant, Lord Glenconner, who left his fortune to a former servant; the death in adulthood of two of her sons; a third son she nursed back from a six-month coma following a horrific motorcycle accident. Through it all, Lady Anne has carried on, traveling the world with the royal family, including visiting the White House, and developing the Caribbean island of Mustique as a safe harbor for the rich and famous-hosting Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Raquel Welch, and many other politicians, aristocrats, and celebrities.\nA unique insight into the royal family, Lady in Waiting is a witty, candid, dramatic, at times heart-breaking personal story capturing life in a golden cage for a woman with no inheritance.

Hodder Paperback

Whatever Next?: Lessons from an Unexpected Life

Review\n"Lady in Waiting is a total hoot--I can't put it down."-- "Daily Mail (London)"\n"A remarkable memoir--containing, at last, a genuine portrait of Princess Margaret from one who knew her well. But this book is poignant too, and through the pages shine [Anne's] courage and good-humored acceptance of her demons and tragedies."-- "Hugo Vickers, author of Elizabeth, The Queen Mother"\n"I couldn't put it down. Funny and touching--like looking through a keyhole at a lost world."-- "Rupert Everett"\n"Lady Anne Glenconner's life story is a combination of royal magic, personal tragedy, and resilient survival."-- "Tina Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author"\n"This memoir of consorting with Princess Margaret and the royal family is remarkable."-- "Sunday Times (London)"\n**International Bestseller**\nAn extraordinary memoir of drama, tragedy, and royal secrets by Lady Anne Glenconner--a close member of the royal circle and lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret. As seen on Netflix's The Crown.\nLady Anne Glenconner has been at the center of the royal circle from childhood, when she met and befriended the future Queen Elizabeth II and her sister, the Princess Margaret. Though the firstborn child of the 5th Earl of Leicester, who controlled one of the largest estates in England, as a daughter she was deemed ""the greatest disappointment"" and unable to inherit. Since then she has needed all her resilience to survive the vipers of court life with her sense of humor intact.\nA unique witness to landmark moments in royal history, Maid of Honor at Queen Elizabeth's coronation, and a lady in waiting to Princess Margaret until her death in 2002, Lady Anne's life has encompassed extraordinary drama and tragedy. In Lady in Waiting, she will share many intimate royal stories from her time as Princess Margaret's closest confidante as well as her own battle for survival: her broken-off first engagement on the basis of her ""mad blood""; her 54-year marriage to the volatile, unfaithful Colin Tennant, Lord Glenconner, who left his fortune to a former servant; the death in adulthood of two of her sons; a third son she nursed back from a six-month coma following a horrific motorcycle accident. Through it all, Lady Anne has carried on, traveling the world with the royal family, including visiting the White House, and developing the Caribbean island of Mustique as a safe harbor for the rich and famous-hosting Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Raquel Welch, and many other politicians, aristocrats, and celebrities.\nWith unprecedented insight into the royal family, Lady in Waiting is a witty, candid, dramatic, at times heart-breaking personal story capturing life in a golden cage for a woman with no inheritance.

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

Hachette Book Group and Blackstone Publishing

LADY GLENCONNER'S PICNIC PAPERS

Leaders & Notable People

Bedford Square Publishers

Lady Glenconner's Picnic Papers

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:\nLady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown By Anne Glenconner & The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe By Angela Kelly 2 Books Collection Set:\nLady in Waiting: 
Anne Glenconner has been close to the Royal Family since childhood. Eldest child of the 5th Earl of Leicester, she was, as a daughter, described as 'the greatest disappointment' by her family as she was unable to inherit. Her childhood home Holkham Hall is one of the grandest estates in England. Bordering Sandringham the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were frequent playmates.From Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation to Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret, Lady Glenconner is a unique witness to royal history, as well as an extraordinary survivor of a generation of aristocratic women trapped without inheritance and burdened with social expectations.\nThe Other Side of the Coin: 
In The Other Side of the Coin, The Queen has personally given Angela her blessing to share their extraordinary bond with the world. Whether it's preparing for a formal occasion or brightening Her Majesty's day with a playful joke, Angela's priority is to serve and support. Sharing never-before-seen photographs - many from Angela's own private collection - and charming anecdotes of their time spent together, this revealing book provides memorable insights into what it's like to work closely with The Queen, to curate her wardrobe and to discover a true and lasting connection along the way.

Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown By Anne Glenconner & The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe By Angela Kelly 2 Books Collection Set

Angela Kelly

Hodder & Stoughton/HarperCollins

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:\nFinding Freedom Harry and Meghan By Omid Scobie, Carolyn Durand & Lady in Waiting By Anne Glenconner 2 Books Collection Set:\nFinding Freedom Harry and Meghan [Hardcover]: 
For the very first time, FINDING FREEDOM goes beyond the headlines to reveal unknown details of Harry and Meghan’s life together, dispelling the many rumours and misconceptions that plague the couple on both sides of the pond. As members of the select group of reporters that cover the British Royal Family and their engagements, Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand have witnessed the young couple’s lives as few outsiders can.With unique access and written with the participation of those closest to the couple, FINDING FREEDOM is an honest, up-close, and disarming portrait of a confident, influential, and forward-thinking couple who are unafraid to break with tradition, determined to create a new path away from the spotlight, and dedicated to building a humanitarian legacy that will make a profound difference in the world.\nLady in Waiting: 
Anne Glenconner has been close to the Royal Family since childhood. Eldest child of the 5th Earl of Leicester, she was, as a daughter, described as 'the greatest disappointment' by her family as she was unable to inherit. Her childhood home Holkham Hall is one of the grandest estates in England. Bordering Sandringham the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were frequent playmates.From Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation to Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret, Lady Glenconner is a unique witness to royal history, as well as an extraordinary survivor of a generation of aristocratic women trapped without inheritance and burdened with social expectations.

Finding Freedom Harry and Meghan By Omid Scobie, Carolyn Durand & Lady in Waiting By Anne Glenconner 2 Books Collection Set

Omid Scobie

Carolyn Durand

HQ/Hodder Paperbacks

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