He was flamboyant and self-centred, often leaving Anne to mop up and manage after his crazy behaviour. The author reveals terrible abuse and violence from her husband. Her husband, Lord Glenconner, bought and developed the island of Mustique. During her years of service to Princess Margaret, she lived the life of elegance and diplomacy Anne had been raised to be part of. She went on to be a lady in waiting to Princess Margaret for over twenty years, a role and friendship that provided Glenconner the support she needed during her difficult marriage. The author recalls in 1953 her role as a maid of honour to the Late Queen Elizabeth II at the Coronation as ‘one of the most exciting days’ of her life. Born Lady Anne Coke, the daughter of the fifth Earl of Leicester, she later married Lord Glenconner, and it is mostly her erratic married life with him that is featured in this memoir. She has also written two works of fiction. Anne Glenconner wrote another memoir called Lady in Waiting,which was extraordinarily successful, especially among Royal enthusiasts in the UK. Whatever Next? Lessons from an unexpected Life is an entertaining read written by a woman born into aristocracy and title in England. Christmas Day in Harlaxton by Vanessa Page.Martha Richardson Memorial Poetry Prize 2016.
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