Princess MARGARET Is The PROBLEM! 👑Royal Secrets👑

[@marciagoodall8318]

My mum always disliked Princess Margaret, she said that the reason she gave up the “love of her life” wasn’t for duty but because she didn’t want to lose the trappings of Royalty and being kowtowed to as the Queens sister.

[@rw4754]

Margaret would have got tired of him fast.

[@ronica4803]

If she had married 'the man she loved', I don't think it would have lasted. Peter Tounsend might not have thought so at the time, but he hhad a great escape.

[@fibanocci314]

I wonder if he would have evened her out, or how much her tumultuous relationship threw her into a tailspin?

[@rw4754]

@@fibanocci314 I doubt it. 🤣

[@diejones]

My mother has basically said the same thing

[@janetbowersox83]

I agree.....it must be the "spare" life style to just do unroyal things. Except.....Princess Anne! She is the epitome of service!

[@Comet73]

Andrew is the embarrassment in her place

[@thesubparty1]

@@Comet73well, Andrew’s technically the spare, not Anne.

[@bridgetmclaughlin6198]

Princess Anne went down in line of succession every time a brother was born.

[@janetbowersox83]

@thesubparty1 yes....I am wrong.....thank you for that correction

[@ynys_mon6928]

Princess Anne is the best! Totally loyal to her mother and brother. A brilliant sportswoman…to Olympic level. I can’t help remembering when I was young that she wasn’t the favourite. The press seemed to think she was a bit too outspoken and bolshy…just the things we love about her nowadays. Love Princess Anne…she hasn’t changed and that’s what I like about her. That and her unswavering loyalty.

[@floraldays5642]

Margaret sounds terribly spoiled and self-centered.

[@TaniaGail]

So very Harry-esque.

[@ynys_mon6928]

Yes she does. There’s a pattern emerging. You’d think being the spare, having all the privilege but none of the pressure would be a good thing…not if the last three generations are taken into consideration (Margaret, Andrew and Harry). On the other hand, King George VI was a better option than his elder brother. Maybe because he didn’t such a soft experience. He was sent off to the navy and served during the Battle of Jutland when he was a young midshipman.

[@thevintageread]

I think that nails it! ❤

[@isobeloconnell9385]

Princess Margaret was very aware of her station. She was the sister of Queen, and daughter of a King and last Emperor of India. I've read that she may have chosen to not marry Peter Townsend because she would have had to relinquish all her royal titles and privileges to do so. I doubt she would have liked to be plain Mrs Townsend.

[@sarahhayse-gregson689]

@@ynys_mon6928 Harry really seems the odd one out in this trio. Margaret was a very intelligent woman and my thoughts on her early life is that neither she nor her sister had a “ normal school experience “. The Late Queen had tutors etc because what she needed to know you couldn’t learn at school or university. Margaret, left to her own devices was just expected to make a good marriage and be around to support her sister. Andrew was focused on his career, like Anne was successful. Harry just seemed like a loose cannon and with all the privileges and support he was given, he never made use of his education- if he wasn’t Royal, I really don’t know what career path he would have taken. If it was the military, he would have started at the very bottom.

[@user-sn4bp6rp7m]

She was always critical of Diana's behavior yet couldn't introspective look at her own behavior.

[@hollyg3372]

She thought Diana was disloyal and couldn't tolerate it.

[@user-sn4bp6rp7m]

Picture this with Diana. Falls in love when a teenager with one of the staff, a married man who is over ten years older than her. Can't marry him because he has no money to keep her lavish lifestyle and servants to do what she demands. Gets divorced and next lover is a young gardener in his twenties and she is in her forties. He dumps her and she becomes a bitter women who sees a naive, unworldly 20 year old girl fall madly in love with a man in his 30s. She realises soon after that he is in love with another older woman and he only married her because he wanted children to keep the lineage going. The bitter woman died a lonely death with no public funeral and very few mourners. The naive girl tragically died in her 30s and the whole world mourned for her.

[@Donna_Relaxing]

Oh Margaret was rude the older she got.... and she could have had the love of her life... but she didn't want to give up the life of a royal with servants, titles and tiaras.

[@Obi-MomKenobi]

Was he the love of her life? Or was she the love of her life and was he the man she used as a cudgel to guilt her sister, Margaret was the love of Margaret's life🤷‍♀️

[@Susanmuir2]

My cousin, a junior diplomat, was at a dinner in honour of Princess Margaret on an official visit to Cyprus. After dinner, when they'd repaired to the drawing room the Princess didn't sit down, so the elderly ex-pat guests had to stand. The Ambassador took my cousin aside and muttered to him to get the Princess outside, supply her with cigarettes and malt whisky ,and keep her talking because the elderly guests were about to drop.😃

[@thevintageread]

Fabulous story! 😂

[@allyanderson6755]

😂😂😂😂❤

[@Vivienne4068]

@@Susanmuir2 lol they weren’t doing much repairing having to stand. Your cousin repaired (the situation).

[@SuzeQ1122]

I don't think Margaret had any intention of marrying Peter Townsend as she would have had to renounce her titles. Can you imagine her as Mrs Townsend , having to clear up her own cigarette ash?

[@Obi-MomKenobi]

Give up lifestyle! Nevah love

[@Kari_B61ex]

Yes, I can imagine that Margaret was a bit of a lush...a spare who liked the party life...where have we seen behaviour recently? 🤔

[@suemcdermott2947]

Hummm I wonder

[@fibanocci314]

🤔🤔🤔

[@Obi-MomKenobi]

Margaret loved nobody more than she loved Margaret

[@annbannister1118]

Thank god princess Margaret and Harry were born second Can you imagine if either of those ruled ,🥺😳🧐🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thevintageread]

Yes I can! Dreadful 😂

[@patdixon-lj7qs]

😂😂😂😂

[@sidneybales9062]

I wonder if they would have “performed “ to what was expected.

[@annbannister1118]

@@sidneybales9062 I very much doubt it 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@flyonthewall8122]

​@@sidneybales9062 Thankfully, we'll never know.

[@giovannamoruzzi3734]

Thank you for another enthralling chapter. Margaret was stunningly beautiful when she was younger but as her lifestyle became increasingly decadent it took its toll on her health - and looks. Her offhand dismissive attitude towards the help is shameful but not unique - look at what they say about Andrew.

[@Twiggs2562]

She sounds just like Harry..it must be a “ spare “ thing 🤔

[@Happinc]

This Shauna, is a BRILLIANT EXPOSÉ!!! 👍🏽🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@hollyg3372]

Yup just like Andrew!

[@pamelacox540]

Fate has not been kind to her? Yeah, smoking, drinking and drugging will do that to a person!

[@Grannysouth]

The truth may sound harsh but it is the truth anyway. Princess Margaret was a difficult person as is Harry. Difficult people are tiring to be around.

[@isabelwright8910]

Spare like Harry King and Queen spoiled her to make up for the fact her sister would be Queen 😂

[@jeanne2583-w1n]

****But**** she was loyal to the monarchy and never said a word against it. She didn't marry the man she truly loved, not because she wouldn't have money, the Queen would have made sure she wouldn't suffer monetarily, but her mother bullied her and told her she was disloyal and she would make the monarchy suffer. Later in life, after her disastrous marriage to the SOB, she regretted listening to her mother.

[@SkyeandsSummer]

@@jeanne2583-w1n Sorry who is the SOB ?

[@jeanne2583-w1n]

Her husband.

[@hollyg3372]

Andrew sounds a great deal like Margaret. Guess there is one every generation.

[@charlenebowden4511]

The more I hear about Anne. The more I like her.

[@silva7493]

Well, I was around and paying attention to the Royals since the 1960s, and you are not wrong about Princess Margaret. Stories of her antics circled the globe. Even in California she kept us aghast, and entertained!! If there was ever more of a diva, I have not heard about them.

[@ErinAbou]

My mother remembers this too, when Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon came to the US on a royal tour in the mid-60s. She had quite the reputation. 😂 My mom is 77, she was in high school then.

[@indiaandrews6996]

Being nice to some people is no excuse for being an a 🕳️ to everyone else.

[@nancybarker1477]

Very well put!

[@dl7562]

I love that he predicted how much we would all love Princess Anne!

[@user-wk6jt6bs9w]

Must be something about some Royal children born. Margaret, Andrew and Harry spring to mind.

[@isabelwright8910]

They over indulged their spares 😂😂😂

[@thevintageread]

Pretty much!

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

There is one born every generation!!!

[@ongjanette]

It was a lack of purpose. Or at least they were made to "wait" in leisure until "a certain time" wch hardly ever came. Meanwhile P.Anne found purpose in just doing the work regardless of titles, and bore the brunt of a lesser status royal... mostly spares get resentful when they receive the less than royal status. I am certain the Waleses are doing something about such upbringing, and why they have 3, despite Catherine having such a hard time with all her pregnancies.

[@alicemilne1444]

You forgot King Edward VIII. He was a real bad egg.

[@BrookieLikesCars]

Shauna you were right, Princess Margaret's son is named David. Now the 2nd Earl of Snowden. I do think it's so cool he makes furniture, a normal job for a nephew of a monarch. Very modern! ❤

[@ajune583]

I read David had joined the King’s Trust/Foundation (?) where he would be teaching woodworking, or skills along that line, to young people. Helping to pass on the skills to the next generation….

[@diannescott4504]

I have always liked Princess Ann. Down to earth and to the point.

[@bettysshowtime7400]

King George the VI had his brother David, Queen Elizabeth had Princess Margaret, Princess Charles has his brother Andrew, and Prince William has his brother Harry as irritating siblings but everyone of these irritants have touched the Queens life!

[@krishnavyas313]

I just love princess Anne. So opposite of princess Margreat.

[@isobeloconnell9385]

David who is now Earl of Snowden. He was Viscount Linley but took the Earl title upon the death of Princess Margaret's ex-husband, his father, Tony Armstrong Jones.

[@thevintageread]

David I knew that! 😂

[@chookie4678]

Margaret was just a spoilt brat. Just like somebody else ?! Sarah and David were the children. Every time she was in the papers, she had a cigarette in one hand and a drink in the other. It did seem she was only photographed partying, although wedding photos were very well covered. She did horse racing. Well he was right about that Princess Anne. She has always been dedicated to duty and it’s lovely she is The Princess Royal. Perfect title to the best person. 🇦🇺🦘🐨💐❤️

[@africanborn2443]

I'm loving this book and don't want it to end either Shauna. I completely agree with you about Princess Margaret. She was a spoiled, entitled brat and it started with her father's spoiling. In spite of her support of Lady Glenconnor (who gave the luckless princess way more support than she received I might add), Margaret would have made a better celebrity than she did a princess. When she was eventually told she could marry Group Captain Townshend but she would lose her titles and her 'royal purse' she very quickly fell out of love with him. I think he had a lucky escape actually!

[@usercarefree44]

Margaret was a handful yet her two children are the classiest of the 6 of that generation.. They are unspoilt , delightful adults with impeccable manners . And never tried to exploit the Monarchy. No wonder the Queen was so fond of them..compared to her own four who have had so many dramas. I thought Lady Sarah's wedding was the most pretty...loved her dress and her attendants.

[@fibanocci314]

Doesn't sound like either parent cared much about parenting, so I suppose the nannies did a good job.

[@americanwoman445]

Princess Margaret had it good but didn't really find a purpose, so booze became her purpose.

[@Andrea-Marie]

Dear Shauna, the color of your blouse is beautiful (coral or salmon?) and suits you wonderfully. Greetings from Austria

[@cathrinL]

Shauna‘s blouses always are beautiful. Ich bewundere sie jedes Mal.

[@Andrea-Marie]

@@cathrinL Stimmt. Aber, diese Farbe ist sensationell und passt ihr ausgesprochen gut.

[@thevintageread]

Oh thank you! Yes a bright red!

[@mrsbluesky8415]

It’s very interesting that Margaret named her son David. I wonder what the Queen Mum thought about that ?!

[@PS_testing321...]

I just commented the same thing!

[@krishnavyas313]

Lol what's up with all these spares 😂

[@indiaandrews6996]

The heirs too. We will have to wait for William to have a downturned moment like Harry has been having and Charles had with Diana in the nineties to hear what William actually is like behind closed doors.

[@krishnavyas313]

@@indiaandrews6996 IMO charles is 1000 times better than Diana

[@sarahl.7277]

Going spare...?

[@fibanocci314]

My mom has always said there's a trend in second-born children and it seems borne out in at least Margaret and Harry's cases. Of course, sometimes it's the third-born, or the first-born.

[@heidimueller1039]

Except, Princess Margaret always remained fiercely loyal to her sister, the Queen.

[@lisalivingston6473]

How sad for the staff to be subjected to such horrible treatment by Princess Margaret. Had I been in charge of the staff, I would have assigned one or two to attend to Princess Margaret and allow them to sleep in the next day, rotating the staff so that they would all take a turn on the "late shift". The royal family seems to treat staff rather badly and then assume that they should just suck it up and be thankful for the privilege of working for them. I was not surprised to hear that Princess Anne had no live-in staff at Gatcombe Park, and her children (especially Zara) have grown into fine, responsible adults. Prince William and Princess Catherine seem to be carrying on that tradition by not employing live-in staff at their Adelaide Cottage residence. Their three children have been raised with beautiful manners, and I look forward to seeing all three grow into responsible and caring adults

[@elainebutterworth8051]

There is another side to the story of Princess Margaret's high-handed behaviour as told by Lady C. She actually led a miserable unfulfilled life at the hands of her mother, the Queen Mother so these late night revels might have been just an outlet for her frustration. Just saying...! 😊

[@juliannek3134]

Such a wonderful book. Thank you for these episodes.

[@thevintageread]

Glad you like them! 😊🙌

[@alysoncaddick6344]

Word certainly got around about Princess Margaret during her lifetime. My Mum used to say that she would only undertake duties which really appealed to her such as Ballet, and acted more important than the Queen. As the years have gone on, I have discovered that Mum was often correct with her royal news although I've never found out exactly where she got her gossip!

[@PS_testing321...]

Leave it to Margaret Rose to name her son David after Edward VIII. I wonder how that went over with Mummy?

[@kathrynrazinha4965]

Not for nothing but in re-hearing these stories it confirms what I grew up thinking; Every generation of the Royal Family has had a Margaret, Andrew, Harry… I remember the stories passed down in my family speaking of such things from passed generations too Thank you Shauna

[@pennywynn8716]

His description of Princess Anne is lovely and confirms that she knows the difference between her official persona and her personal one. I love the picture of Anne and her husband in their sitting room at Gatcombe Park. Everything in that room is there because she loves it and nothing is there to impress.

[@judithricca6915]

Drinking to excess does affect one's looks; therefore I think that is what caused Princess Margaret's looks to show wear and tear.

[@flyonthewall8122]

Princess Anne has always been my favorite Royal. She seems so...ordinary & I mean that in the best way possible. Like regular people.

[@janac407]

She comes across very genuine and has a great sense of humour.

[@flyonthewall8122]

@@janac407 👍👍👍

[@avissmith8384]

Margaret had a nasty streak I feel and for sure thought she was the only one on the planet. What the hell is it with these SPARES? They actually have the best of both worlds! Must be a nightmare to be in service at times❤

[@dominaevillae28]

Neglect & lack of purpose.

[@britsbritts]

This book is such fun, as you say. It’s a shame he didn’t write more.

[@philipmilner9638]

You'd have thought if Princess Margaret was 'clomping about', playing the piano, in the middle of the night, that the Queen would have been woken by the 'racket'. Unless the Queen's bedroom is sound proofed...

[@mrsbluesky8415]

It’s a castle so probably very big not like a regular house.

[@thevintageread]

Yes I think she was a long way away in another part (tower) of the castle!

[@PS_testing321...]

@@thevintageread Plus the walls in this places are deep and made of stone under all the trappings.

[@lesleyhogg2495]

Could Princess Margaret have been an alcoholic? I think very much so.

[@booperpotpie9634]

A bit of trivia: Group Captain Peter Townsend lived with his first wife, Rosemary, at Adelaide Cottage as a grace and favour home during the 1940's under George VI.

[@annecampbell9621]

The Windsor and Spencer families seem to have a strong thread of alcoholism running through them.

[@hollyg3372]

Who are you referring to? Most of the Royals don't drink much. Ann never drinks and Diana wasn't much of a drinker.

[@annecampbell9621]

@@hollyg3372 King George the 6 and his brother David were ‘heavy drinkers’ , the Queen Mother was well known for over indulging as was Princess Margaret. On the Spencer side Johnny didn’t just over indulge but liked to beat his wife when intoxicated. Frances Shand Kidd had a problem with alcohol and was charged with drunk driving. Like most things in life different social status accords different descriptions. A working class person is called a drunk upper class individuals like a tipple.

[@stephanieredden8861]

Yes, David Armstrong Jones. I think that Princess Margaret was like a lot of other people when it comes to alcohol. As the old saying goes, "Instant a**hole, just add alcohol".

[@wendydownes6475]

🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 I’ll be really sorry when this book ends. You’re so good at this! 😃❤️❤️❤️xxx

[@parkwood6334]

Tracy Ulman does vignettes of Princess Margaret which are scathing and funny.

[@thevintageread]

I’ll have a look!

[@bridgetmclaughlin6198]

Princess Diana didn’t like dogs either

[@dominaevillae28]

And we see how she treated people.

[@Vivienne4068]

David, Viscount Linley until his father’s death in 2017, now The (2nd ) Earl of Snowdon. Entertaining chapter thanks Shauna.🌹

[@thevintageread]

Thanks I knew but just went completely blank! 😂

[@momz42]

I believe too the the entire story of Margaret and Peter was bs. If you read King George’s marriage act allowing royals to marry non-royals ie commoners, it states permission needed by the monarch until the age of 25. Margaret was 25 when they broke up. Js.

[@sarahhayse-gregson689]

Somehow I didn’t see Margaret settling down in the country on a farm which would have been her life had she gone ahead and married Townsend. She enjoyed the bright lights of London and holding court with her “ Margaret Set”.

[@momz42]

Well, I guess she live her life the way she wanted too. Her last day were just horrible. I’m surprised her children didn’t turnout like her at all.

[@sarahhayse-gregson689]

@@momz42 the nanny seemed to have a big influence plus I dare say HM would have been in the background and good support especially through their parents highly publicised divorce. Sarah and David weren’t seen all that often in magazines etc. only on family gatherings. They were kept much away from the media.

[@momz42]

@@sarahhayse-gregson689 I did see Sarah on a documentary about the queen’s ship saying how she included them on trips and how special it was to her. I think her and her family were included in the final voyage.

[@PS_testing321...]

It had to do with him being divorced and the Queen being head of the Church.

[@ErinAbou]

Enjoying this read very much, Shauna! I believe Princess Margaret was very much like a female version of Harry. If Harry had not married MM, would he still be requiring the Palace to cover up his antics? I think so. He’s just as selfish and has had issues with drunkenness and drug use.

[@kimberlimesser5828]

Gotta love P.Anne!

[@LilyGarden528]

Margaret got her spoiled superior attitude from her mother, it seems. The queen mother was reported to be very snobbish and high on herself. I don't think it's always a "spare" issue. Anne and George VI were a spare. Depends on the spares upbringing.

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

So amusing, a really lovely end to a dull Sunday (dull, if you don’t like much sport, that is, as I don’t!).

[@blandzx2h677]

I bet she waited a week because she was trying to figure out how avoid a confrontation with her sister and help the staff out at the same time. She came up with a great solution.

[@fibanocci314]

Or she talked to her sister first

[@becktown5464]

Excellent book review!

[@thevintageread]

Thank you kindly!

[@lindagrace2]

Thank you Shauna for always been honest. I actually TOTALLY agree with you about Princess Margaret... I always thought if she really DID love him, she could have walked away from Royal luxuries.. Prince Philip's mother Princess Alice did and not even for a man but for her faith.

[@susanread2637]

More light-hearted book review...I am just loving this one and I don't care for what I have read bout P. Margaret either. Not a pleasant individual. Cheers and sip from Canada 🇨🇦

[@agnesvanya2329]

David is the 2nd Earl of Snowdon, formerly Viscount Linley.

[@Joe-ew5rt]

Was Princess Margaret bipolar? It seems that all the Spares were/are nutsy, petty and mean. It's a good thing the rulers are healthy,

[@dominaevillae28]

I think they turned out that way due to neglect.

[@mezzamuddle]

​@@dominaevillae28 I would say over indulged rather than neglected.

[@heatherkent6824]

margaret made her choice. she didnt want to give up her position. as for duty i think she was more of a problem. she chose what she wanted the most.

[@dominaevillae28]

In fairness to Margaret, she didn’t have to give up her privileges to marry Peter and that information was withheld from her. The Queen Mother actively worked to sabatoge Margaret.

[@krishnavyas313]

Princess Margreat son's name is David. Now that his father is dead he is 2nd Earl of Snowden and his son Charles is viscount Linley

[@StephanThomsen-kq5ne]

Omg 😆 😂 -« honestly, she was really a bit of a b**** » You had me in stitches Shauna 😂🙏🏻

[@thevintageread]

😂💕

[@AK20741]

I have never trusted a person who didn't like dogs or animals, &/or used them as ornaments or bargaining chips. I've never been wrong as the rest of their personality has, over time, always revealed a selfish, unpleasant character.

[@thevintageread]

Same x

[@enkisdaughter4795]

Princess Margaret’s children are Lady Sarah Chatto (who was very close to HM Queen Elizabeth) and David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowden.

[@krishnavyas313]

Princess Margreat and Richard sounds like dowrger countess violet and her butler from Downton abbey.

[@thevintageread]

😂💕

[@user-nn3pe3ky4l]

When stories like this come out, you can understand why Harry wanted to leave. His big mistake was marrying his egotistical, narcissistic wife, who could not go quietly. They would have succeeded in America as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, if they stuck to doing charity and not publicly attacking the family. The RF have a lot of faults and used Princess Diana for their own means. But Diana was not perfect. She pushed back using the press as her weapon. And in the end, it resulted in a terrible accident that took her life. And, in the long run, Harry was always going to fail as he was never taught how to support himself in the real world. I used to feel sad for him. I don’t anymore. He is too arrogant and too stubborn to change. Much like his Uncle Andrew.

[@dominaevillae28]

@user-nn3pe3ky4l Diana feigned interest in Charles’ interests and hobbies (Balmoral, fishing hunting, etc.)-basically, she pretended to be who Camilla is, a hunting, shooting, fishing, reading country girl. Then as soon as they were on their honeymoon (most of which was at Balmoral), Diana declared each of his interests as borrrring. When the honeymoon moved on to Balmoral she would have have fits of screaming and crying when he wouldn’t do what she wanted when she wanted him to do it (the court was at Balmoral for the summer so there was official business going on and many witnesses). After the honeymoon she proceeded to, one by one, separate him from his friends (he would give in to avoid conflict with her), then his staff (who would quit because she would not look at or speak to those she wanted to leave). In her mind, she loved him, but then attempted to change everything about him, and if he wanted any kind of peace, he would comply. Diana and her family, particularly the Spencers, were very ambitious and misrepresented who she was to the RF, particularly regarding her emotional health & stability. The Spencer’s actually had a bit of a reputation for unstable men (Diana’s mom cited abuse in the divorce), but the RF didn’t think the mental issues affected the Spencer women. Diana actually refused to cooperate with mental health professionals provided by the RF when they realized how unstable she was, and wouldn’t accept mental health help for years (yes, the RF tried to get her professional help) until a friend threatened to out her bulimia to the press because she was afraid it would kill her. And that is just how she treated Charles. As a grown woman she held hostility towards her mother for leaving her abusive father (her mother took Diana & her brother with her but lost custody); Diana was 28 years old when she pushed her 60 year old step-mother down the stairs(long after Diana married btw), threw her stepmother’s things out the window in trash bags after her father died, fired one staff for claiming expenses with the palace for some trips with Diana (completely legitimate expenses), and fired another who was the currier delivering tapes to Andrew Morten for her for accepting reimbursement from the publishing company. The virginal “Shy Di” persona was completely a creation of a press. A bit like the common impression that the Queen Mother “sweet ol’granny.”

[@mezzamuddle]

​@@dominaevillae28 Well said 👏

[@pinkthistle5713]

Love this book thank you !

[@thevintageread]

So glad!

[@mflow6485]

Breathtakingly wealthy people who are stingy with their staff is such a bad look.

[@susansmiles2242]

The “spare” has always been a problem Margaret Andrew Hasbeen They all seem to have this overblown sense of entitlement and Margaret didn’t give up the love of her life she didn’t want to give up her royal position IMO

[@flyonthewall8122]

She wanted someone to blame besides herself.

[@marienykreim4091]

Oh, it’s always disappointing when the chapter ends it is so much fun listening to you read and share your points of view can hardly wait till next one

[@Angela-ob8wd]

Princess Margaret was although beautiful & had plenty to be grateful about ,act like spoiled brat & abuse kindness of sister & everyone ,specially herself. SHE never was grateful what she had . As had to give up love of her life!! it was condition of marry the man or chose the privilege come as a princess. SHE chose money. Like Japanese Princess choose love & have ordinary life.

[@MariaCordi]

I agree with you about Princess Margaret's vices and imperiousness. But she was quite fabulous and I don't think she courted the media. She was a **tch to those she deemed inferior and made life difficult for the Queen. But over her reign the Queen had to deal with many family members who were difficult at times - Prince Phillip, 3 of her children that divorced, Diana, her mother, Edward and Wallis. H was just the latest in a long line of family that brought her trials. Love the book Shauna ❤

[@SusanPederson]

Wow! Such an accurate prediction about Princess Anne!

[@thevintageread]

It was!

[@lynnS369]

Viscount Linley - David Armstrong-Jones

[@MaryBarry-ks6hn]

I’ve just found your book analysis ,Royal Secrets and I so enjoy it. Your Comments and Witty Quips ,add to the enjoyment. Hope you’ll find more to do. Thank you, MaryClaire. ❣️

[@thepunpolice11]

Shawna have you thought about reviewing any of the books about Catherine?

[@thevintageread]

Yes I have started on a few… they haven’t really captured her!

[@thepunpolice11]

@@thevintageread that's disappointing. Robert Jobson has a new one coming out. Arthur Edward's said Jobson was really happy writing it because he likes Catherine. He is really pro Harry for US audiences so I have mixed feelings about him.

[@thevintageread]

I will be reviewing that! I get my hands on it tomorrow 😊🙌

[@Wildflowers516]

Shauna so enjoyed both these books and love hearing you go over the highlights 😊 thank you

[@thevintageread]

I'm so glad!

[@isobeloconnell9385]

Fog, the nickname Charles bestowed on Mark Phillips, was unfair. Charles was not impressed when seeing Mark blundering on a television chat show. However, Mark Phillips has a strong voice when instructing his riding pupils. At home, his former nickname of ‘Chief’.

[@diejones]

Fog was his nickname in the military

[@belinhell]

Very enjoyable series - as per usual ❤

[@thevintageread]

Yay, thank you!

[@angelabinns5726]

❤ The Royals seem so insensitive to normal people, but It's such a good therapy, just relaxing and Listening 😊 I make myself a good cup of tea with a biscuit 😊 I call it ' Listening with Shauna' 😊 thank you I enjoy every chapter. ❤

[@thevintageread]

😘💗

[@maggieswithenbank6709]

These second-borns are truly a nasty mess! Margaret, Andrew, Harry…wouldn’t like to have worked for any of them, no matter how wonderful the surroundings. A nasty boss makes one feel ill!

[@GinaSeay-kn7xr]

Andrew was third born.

[@sandrasmith2465]

@@GinaSeay-kn7xryes but because of the rules at the time,males came before females until the Queen changed it so once Andrew was born she was 3rd in-line and when Edward was born she was 4th in line.

[@krisy-in-italy]

Margaret sounds like a downright disaster! Where did her entitlement end? So enjoying this book review Shauna. Thank you. ❤

[@nicoletteralfe733]

The ‘spare’ is always allowed to get away with too much and I wonder if it’s because not much is expected of them. If the royals upped the standards to expect more from all the royal children, maybe the second in line wouldn’t be such brats! I have high hopes for William and Catherine’s children 💕

[@Woofersgalore]

My mum is an ardent Royalist and she gave my eldest sister the middle name of Elizabeth……I sadly got Margaret….and not only do I detest the name…..it is linked to the unfavourable one 😟😂😟😟😂😂

[@allyanderson6755]

😂❤just use Rose❤the rose part makes it sound much nicer😊❤Margaretrose❤

[@Woofersgalore]

@@allyanderson6755 ha haaa I just stick to my first name which I’m happy with and ignore the middle name 😂😂😊😊

[@josiequintela7238]

Princess Margaret never gave up the love of her life, she wanted cake & eat it, too. She never wanted to give up her position as Royal at all.

[@klmjtr]

Thank you Shauna! 🙏🏼 Thoroughly enjoyed this! 😃👍🏼

[@thevintageread]

So glad!

[@jmfs8738]

I hope he finally got his own dining room.

[@susangrote3633]

I think it’s good that prince William and Princess Catherine had 3 kids. This takes the burden off the 2nd born. I actually wish they had 4 kids.

[@PS_testing321...]

I agree. I think that is why Princess Anne turned out so beautifully, she was only the spare until Andrew was born, but look at his awful behavior!

[@fibanocci314]

They were unfortunately pressured not to have more children on the grounds it would be selfish for them to burden the taxpayers. Even three received some pushback in the press.

[@idgriffin56]

I don’t want this to end. Fabulous

[@loisbock9591]

Agree. Love your honesty.

[@karinmccarthyeliz]

Really great! Thank you!

[@thevintageread]

Glad you liked it!

[@maureenball6733]

Would be lovely to have the book reprinted so we could get hold of it. Nothing's that easy. But your coverage is lovely! Princess Margaret was very much the femalse spoilt brat.

[@user-ih6mb3ks5d]

Thank you for a delightful sharing of tidbits 🙂

[@thevintageread]

Glad you like them!

[@janerochester]

Oh yay it Shauna on a very dark stormy afternoon in Florida! Can’t wait to listen to this episode !❤

[@thevintageread]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@janerochester]

@@thevintageread Shauna I loved it as usual! I am going back to things you have done in the past too! Love your work! Thanks!

[@janerochester]

@@thevintageread Love it as usual! Thanks! Can’t wait for more!

[@hollyg3372]

Margaret liked Dachshunds. One her Dachshunds accidentally bred one of the Queen's Corgis and they are credited for creating the Dorgi breed. The Queen had several Dorgis which you can spot in film clips and photos.

[@sheilathompson1026]

Hi Shauna, I’m loving this book and the way you’re telling us about it. Thank you so much. I love your interviews too especially Andrew Lownie. Keep up the great work xx

[@thevintageread]

Thank you so much!

[@MrsEvans-es2fo]

I think Margaret came from a different era when royalty was more revered and served by "servants" and not with the modern consideration of people who work for the family as staff. It's easy to criticize with modern views. But it was just the way she was brought up. With great privilege comes great responsibility. The Harrys and Margarets tend to enjoy the privileges and reject the responsibilities.

[@BarbaraZook-fv2bo]

Loved this episode!!