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Growing up in close proximity to the royal family, Lady Glenconner befriended both the Queen and her sister, Princess Margaret, at a very young age, developing a close relationship with them. Her friendship with Margaret was particularly strong and in 1971, Lady Glenconner became her Lady-In-Waiting, a position she would hold until the princess’ death thirty one years later. In 2019 she wrote
a memoir titled Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown, claiming “I was so fed up with people writing such terrible things about Princess Margaret. In her role, she accompanied Princess Margaret all around the world and was made a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian order.
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[@kimgill8581]

This is how you know she's from another era. She is witty, elegant, gracious with a lovey sense of fun, all without having to rant or be unkind.

[@marco5718]

So well said!!

[@franmellor9843]

She is wonderful

[@michaelmontagu3979]

Absolutely agree with you

[@elizabethdarley8646]

She's from people who value quality of life for all. High -level of communication skill. Expected. Very good. Inspirational.

[@janetclaireSays]

And she experienced very difficult things in her life but doesn't have a victim attitude.

[@KathyRobinson99]

Shame on the OxfordUnion for employing such a rude indifferent host! What a treasure 90 year old Lady Glenconner is.

[@ME-gz8yi]

I agree... she mentioned "Holcombe" throughout and then later he made the student repeat her question about LG's "favorite place in Holcombe" ... "excuse me, what? where?"

[@michelez715]

Holkham.

[@ME-gz8yi]

@@michelez715 Lol thank you I stand corrected and chagrined as I railed about the moderator not recalling she said "Holkham" and there I go spelling it all wrong.

[@sheilawhite8314]

yes he looked really bored how awful of him

[@kunkyimalampa9448]

Totally agree, using such a host is total disgrace

[@pattieb8214]

The interviewer seemed so dry and disinterested. He rudely stared at his questions and seemed to tune her out when she was giving her answers. Oxford Union needs to find someone more professional in the future. The Lady deserved more respect.

[@cornishcoves9399]

his body language screamed disrespect...probably he behaves that way to anyone of a certain age I am guessing!

[@gkennedy2998]

Interesting that his name is withheld. I noticed his awkwardness as interviewer.

[@eveningstar1]

Oxford should be embarrassed by the guy up on stage with this gem of a woman!

[@kunkyimalampa9448]

Totally agree

[@Margi183]

Unfortunately in this glorius lady's narration, he being the "interviewer" is a total major disaster! This was so bad, it almost has one thinking, was it calculated or purposefully done even!? It just doesn't make sense! Anyone on the street would've done a better job ! No, this is too weird.

[@pamelajarvis7728]

Inappropriate interviewer sadly who seemed to know little and didn’t seem interested in knowing more😂. Instead of facilitating and encouraging he looked bored and at times too nervous. Lady Glenconner of course would be nothing but polite and grateful for the session. Her book is excellent…what a marriage!

[@lyndamac8257]

I agree he looks thoroughly bored and disinterested in Lady Glenconner's tales of her part in history. She is very witty and has some extraordinary tales about her life with her husband, Princess Margaret and has had some pretty traumatic events in her life losing sons to drug addiction and AIDS over the years and still remains down to earth. The more I watch the more I see how disrespectful the interviewer is.... who chose him to interview?

[@lynneburridge9082]

Agreed whole heartedly. What happened to this most prestigious University?

[@marco5718]

It was a very enjoyable interview. Lady Glenconner was so interesting, however, there are lessons to be learned for the Oxford Union. This interviewer, and interviewers in general need to become more aware of how we communicate, not just in a verbal sense, but also using our body language. This interviewer did not appear to give Lady Glenconner his undivided attention, he spent a lot of the time, it would appear with his attention elsewhere; appearing to be present only after he had consulted his pre prepared list of questions. I am sure that when Lady Glenconner was his age this would have been quite disrespectful. it is important to remember that good manners are timeless and transcend all generations.

[@jolandasteffen3578]

Yes, agreed. He kept fiddling about. He did not care about the info.

[@chrisberry9017]

It would certainly have benefitted the interview for all concerned had the interviewer shown at least a vestige of interest in the Lady he was interviewing. I imagine that there would be many who would have given a great deal to be in his privileged position. You don’t know what you don’t know, and this interviewer was unwilling to learn. Hopefully this isn’t an indication of where the Oxford Union is going. Standards need to be kept.

[@marblehead2500]

It is disrespectful today! And he seems a beat away only from filing his fingernails. Shame on him especially as Lady Glenconner is a delight! I would listen to her all day and forever. He is a terrible choice to be anywhere near her!

[@ydebie7699]

What a rude and stupid interviewer. This american man has no respect for royalty. Like Meghan Markle. Only interested in himself, he doesn't get it. Ugh, why did they chose him ? Worthless.

[@zacconemanagement2141]

Agreed!

[@loricovington7936]

She's such a great storyteller--she deserved a better interviewer--at least someone who appeared to be paying attention.

[@maryodonnell5760]

His accent suggests a different culture not suited to interview her, in addition to perhaps age...and more...especially at his level in Oxford disappointing

[@BH-2]

I thought I was the only person who thought the interviewer lacked interest. What she talked about was fascinating on many fronts, it would have been a much better talk if it was a speech.

[@debbiebaker1795]

Thank you for saying that. I thought the interviewer was rude by just being uninterested. She's simply lovely

[@rosinaphillips122]

I totally agree what a muppet the interviewer was! I was getting nauseated by his indifference, had he just had a hot chilli previously all he was doing supping up his mineral water!

[@BH-2]

@@rosinaphillips122 I think just out of respect for someone who is at that grand old age, any decent host will show more interest. Many things she said is now on record and can be 'history' for the future and I honestly found what she said rather interesting.

[@iwasglad122]

Did the interviewer really have to be there? He was clearly indifferent to the whole thing, had not done his research and his only aim was seemingly to tempt Lady Anne into indiscretion. Thankfully, Her Ladyship behaved impeccably, as usual, and saved the day.

[@gamitaalfonso9999]

Are you kidding me!? There wasn’t a word to be had! She talked as though all the words were leaving the earth the next day. 🤣. When a person is that elderly, you do not interrupt them, but you just let them go.

[@nocount1]

@@gamitaalfonso9999 Lol. But the interviewer was literally staring at his own shoes. He really should be better at looking like he's listening. : )

[@fbenbow2197]

What a sweet and down to earth witness of history. Saving clothes coupons for the coronation dress, not being able to study as a woman and having no heating.. hard to imagine and food for thought.

[@georgielancaster1356]

Plenty of people had no heating. Most of the huge country houses had almost no heating. Tiny cottages had at least wood fires in the kitchen, at least, but many of those huge country houses couldn't stretch to a fire in ANY bedroom. So whole floors with no heating at all. Nearly all the houses had big gaps in the windows sills, and the icy winds used to sail through bedrooms. The big kitchens had the ovens, etc - nice for the servants, and The family of the house might have one room with a wood fire, but few big houses were anything but freezing. You just had hot water bottles or heated pottery 'pigs' squarish 'bottles' with corks, full of hot water - or even a brick, from the oven, wrapped in towelling in bed. I live in a house next to an open door to the outside, every night, and winter gets down to -8° C about 5 to 8 nights for the season - and many frosts. I have dogs or cats in bed, a hot water bottle and 3 duvets and I am warm as toast until I get up. Blenheim only got central heating because of the huge dowry of Consuelo Vanderbilt. She is remembered as the provider of Central heating by the family, now. Though I am sure it has since been updated...

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

Yes my grandmother won a scholarship. She was just a farm laborers daughter but was told education is wasted on girls and forbidden to take it. She only died ten years ago.

[@ladylilly1234]

I could listen to her all day. She deserved a standing ovation. Such a beautiful lady.

[@joshuakampamba9061]

Oh me too

[@selenaclarke]

. . but why did they allow this rude person to perform the interview? Clearly he was only concerned with his own performance, bizarre ???

[@lindagraham3346]

agreed. For God's sake. She's a piece of history. Full of story. What a boor.

[@eveningstar1]

She’s been dealing with rude men her whole life

[@bewareofpigeons]

And very slovenly, slouching, looking elsewhere much of the time... could have polished his shoes.

[@roxannemcpherson4014]

Take his iPad away. He could care less about this very interesting beautiful lady. He is a bore.

[@janetclaireSays]

I agree, he was awful.

[@pollydickinson4789]

I really admire this lady because she tells it like it is. How open and truthful she is, what a character she is.😊

[@rachelhowarth4231]

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[@neytiriavatar140]

What a great and beautiful lady, it was such a great privilege to listen to this jewel of human being. All her words were factual and at the same time measured. These dull students should have given her a big applaus

[@janefroese5527]

The commentator appeared not to be interested in what Lady Glenconnor was saying. He was constantly moving in his chair and rubbing his face. She was an excellent speaker with so much insight into a period of history that she experienced and was able tell us in a wonderful realistic way She is an excellent speaker with so many visual commends that we could imagine living in history’s

[@al1792]

That host is terrible. He doesn't seem to be interested at all. She's amazing

[@valeria-militiamessalina5672]

The host was disinterested and bored but at least his apathy allowed that aged matron to speak at length and without interruption. Many interviewers tend to interrupt way to often. The generation gap is glaring.

[@patronsaintofnow9765]

@@valeria-militiamessalina5672 Yes, his overall attitude is beyond annoying-to put it simply, unpleasant. He comes off as uninterested, uncaring, and indeed, apathetic. Thankfully, Lady Glenconner gets by quite well on her due to her exquisite class and upbringing, which stand in stark contrast to his.

[@margaretmaeda2548]

I didn’t think he was so bad, but his feet were center stage. Very distracting.

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

@DoubtingThomas I was thinking the same thing. They have a lot of commonalities such as 'gal' and 'gorn' for gone and 'orf' for off etc The also use a lot of military terms which is where pukka comes from.

[@scottdonovan2326]

He obviously had not even taken the time to read her book.

[@grantmclaren888]

Wonderful ! But, i wish they had chosen a professional to share the stage with this national treasure.

[@williamc6564]

Totally disrespectful interviewer he should not have had such a privilege to meet Lady Glenconnor wasted on him.

[@susandelongis885]

This elegant, fascinating lady deserved to be interviewed by a human being.

[@iggle6448]

Oh, so well said. Thank you.

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

It was awful. Why choose him? He was obviously letting his politics get in the way of the interview and it seemed almost 'performative' at times. But then I remembered how stupid I found most of the kids who went to Cambridge when I would visit friends there as a teen. I was a working class kid who'd been in care and left school at 16. The big difference between us was their enormous confidence. I'd come top of my year in sats exams, yet I still didn't believe I should apply to uni. The kids aren't wrong when they talk about 'entitlement'.

[@ninaswift6979]

@@annabizaro-doo-dah He seems a bit old for a student, but he definitely carries a big chip on his shoulder. The Lady deserved much better than that.

[@lorainewhite727]

@@ninaswift6979 By the looks of him I'd say he's a lecturer, drafted to fill in for someone else. The interviewer couldn't get this "done" any faster. For shame he should return the fee!!

[@carolcooke3938]

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[@bullzdawguk]

She's living proof that you should never judge a book by its cover. Lady is a befitting title for her.

[@marblehead2500]

She looks lovely!

[@bullzdawguk]

@@marblehead2500 She does look lovely. My point is, it would be easy to see her as an aristocratic snob, but nothing could be further from the truth.

[@froukjematthews3421]

I enjoyed listening to this lady! What a lovely person who expresses gratitude despite hard times (90 years young) as a change from the Harkles.

[@lizhunter8795]

I second that!! 😉

[@littlejoan7473]

Priceless interview with Lady Glenconner. Loved to hear her share her life and experience growing up with the royals. However, not a good look for the Oxford Union Society, the interviewer made a disappointing display of poor manners.

[@1Thedairy]

I must admit I thought the same. He looked so bored and disinterested. It was embarrassing!

[@BarbaraForrester]

Yes I thought the same, he was very rude!

[@jacquiepitfield9805]

Lady Glenconner seems such a wonderful lady. I could spend all day listening to her. It's rather ashame that the interviewer wasn't so engaging with Lady Glenconner. What a wonderfully colourful life she has had.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how’re you doing?

[@sheherezad9]

Thank you Anne Tennant, Baroness Glenconner this talk was just brilliant ! I loved it !

[@Helen-qb4gv]

She’s delightful and interesting. He’s regrettable at best

[@collywobbles1163]

Indeed

[@annelamar224]

What an amazing woman !! I enjoyed every minute of her talk !! It is such a shame that she did not get to go to University, because she would have done very well !!

[@doctorcrusher2918]

The interviewer needs several lessons in respect, genuine interest and research! Absolutely shocking behaviour. Hopefully, he is replaced. Thank you Lady Glenconner for your fascinating stories and time. You’re looking incredible.

[@marblehead2500]

The interviewer makes me want to throttle him!

[@frazer3191]

I admire, respect, and like this lady a great deal. She’s adorable. And a class act.

[@catherinedallaire5164]

What she calls backbone could also be interpreted as resilience. The need for it remains in many facets of our lives.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how’re you doing?

[@TimoBrown79]

Baroness GlenConnor is an absolute delight. ❤️

[@japanjack62]

WOW I could listen to her all day. The moderator seems bored, shame on him...

[@jcbottles]

Thank you so much for just letting her speak. I would love to see her again.

[@gamitaalfonso9999]

YES!! When a person is that elderly you don’t cut them off and interrupt their train of thought. They will lose the story. Just let them speak. This guy knows what he’s doing.

[@francaderose]

I enjoyed listening to lady glen Conner she is a great story teller and looks great.

[@g.w.4306]

Fantastic. What a wonderful lady with super original stories, told in a respectful, unbiased and entertaining way. I hope I'll be as lucid as that at 89 years old.

[@jenniferlevine5406]

Lovely chat. It is so good to hear first hand accounts of these historical events and personal moments.

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

The late Queen (Elizabeth I I ) was terribly affected by both her Uncle David (plus and minus) And the Social strict ures of the day

[@donkirchner4625]

Lady Glenconner was wonderful. Interviewer horrible. PAY ATTENTION.

[@jo-annewilkinson5663]

Love listening to Lady Glenconnor 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@livingthegoodlifechannel]

What a lovely interview! I enjoyed Lady Glenconner's book, and I hear that she has a new one coming out in 2023. It didn't seem like the crowd really enjoyed the talk, and I thought that it was fascinating.

[@TheInfidelsunite]

Perhaps the crowd were anti monarchists despite listening to this wonderful and entertaining lady. Maybe it was their way of showing contempt and especially after her mentioning snowflakes. Too funny! Also, were that the case, they might have been shown that the life of unadulterated luxury that we imagine royalty and the gentry to have, was behind the scenes very similar to an ordinary person's life, (no heating, rationing) albeit with wealth. What a lady! I could have listened to her another few hours and not have been bored.

[@tootstoyou1]

You sense tremendous humility, wit, wisdom and honesty with this lady. 90! Hard to believe. Loved her advice at the end. Stop being such snowflakes! 😅. So true!

[@dianelangens2116]

@Cryptameria• And as women of an advanced age as Lady Anne Glenconner, they seem to keep their beauty and her mind to is still as sharp as a tack. I was transfixed by her every word. I wish i could meet her in person Anne shows such wonderful humility and poise.

[@dodgeymike]

She's a treasure.

[@anchatcat]

This interview just goes to show how the real classy interesting woman..gets 'upstaged' by aa ignorant, selfish interviewer! How in the world did Oxford think this was a good match? the man was VERY RUDE...but she was a lady & a champ!

[@alisonhenderson9839]

I agree. So rude. Couldn't look more bored if he tried.

[@Schiller150]

I had EXACTLY the same impression of this man. He seemed bored, unattentive, and foolish. A terrible embarrassment to the university. HE SHOULD NOT BE USED AGAIN.

[@marthashepherd341]

He at times appeared to be bored.

[@barbarasterner7863]

@Conor Ansley Yes! This man seems totally self-absorbed and uninterested. Ignorant of the fact that the camera cought him fibbling with papers, drinking water, focusing on his next question etc.

[@chrisberry9017]

@Conor Ansley He simply doesn’t have any understanding of this wonderful Lady’s experience. What a wasted opportunity!

[@susanabyad4396]

Loved her honesty in her book.

[@victoriasmith815]

I would like to read her book. First hand accounts are very insightful & interesting.

[@wsbursey]

The host/interviewer appeared disinterested and ill suited for this. Smirking into the audience?! Rude. Poor choice for such an esteemed personality such as Baroness Glenconner.

[@Stand663]

I like listening to lady glennconner because she reveals fascinating inside information about royals away from the standard media overview of them.

[@TheInfidelsunite]

Yes, you're correct. It was a real insight, far different to what most of us are fed by the media. It's often said that 'real money' breeds grace whereas the nouveau riche provides the snobbery.

[@conniecooley5542]

The man on stage is obviously bored to tears. Should have gotten someone instead of him as this is real history, told by a marvelous Lady.

[@ninascheicher5500]

What a wonderful lady. The interviewer has disrespectful body language to her and obviously knew nothing about her. She would have deserved someone more seasoned.

[@lorainewhite727]

He should have read his crib notes!

[@manusha1349]

Amazing, gracious, elegant lady! Cannot believe she's 90!! ⚘️

[@maggie7843]

So glad the Queen enjoyed her book. I loved the audiobook version, which LG narrated herself.

[@3003RICH]

Wow... She's a beautiful and fascinating soul . I really enjoyed listening to her. I'm so glad she spoke from her mind and not necessarily from the Interviewers ques. I'm so very glad princess Margaret had her as a friend. In a fish bowl like the British royal family fish bowl, I imagine Lady Glenconner would have been a truly valued friend for the Princess. As for the Interviewer...Wow... if it wasn't for this lady's true grace, he wouldn't have lasted a second. Destined for Fox News, as career choices may be slim..lmao.

[@thomasbjurstrom6480]

Lovely Lady. A joy to listen to!

[@janetclaireSays]

Lady Glenconner is delightful and such a great storyteller. However, the disinterested interviewer left a lot to be desired. The best thing he did at least, was to allow her to speak without interruption. But his condescending chuckles when he thought she had given too long of an answer, his look of disinterest and bored fidgeting was distracting, like being at a lecture with a bored teenager. I am pretty sure Lady Glenconner was aware of it but is too confident a woman to give him any thought and just went ahead with her wonderful stories and descriptions of historical and personal experiences. She is a treasure.

[@telephassarose3501]

She glanced at him for feedback or encouragement once or twice, was rebuffed, & swiftly employed her wonderful social skills to amend the situation.

[@marblehead2500]

Indeed, she rescued the interview and gave a wonderful talk all in her own? He’s useless and worse.

[@grazynakawka8585]

Very insightful and interestingly delivered, thank you Lady Glenconner 👍❤❤

[@glynglyn5473]

Thank you lady glenconner for beautiful word picture talk

[@patronsaintofnow9765]

Love listening to Lady Glenconner; the 'host' is AWFUL - indifferent, apathetic & rude.

[@stephanbach1652]

Lady Glenconner is a national treasure.

[@beazirconaus946]

Thank you for sharing such wonderful memories of the Royal Family.

[@ananda852003]

The body languange of the interviewer is disrespectful to Lady Glenconner.

[@Chipoo88]

Fully agreed. He couldn’t look more disinterested

[@stevengarrett2432]

What a great lady

[@marielcalder103]

Living history! Very well done Lady G. Thank you Oxford Union.

[@deanolaurence3932]

She really is a good human , and honest in her storytelling

[@magickumquatproductions4861]

Perhaps the worst interviewer I have ever seen in any format. His apparent indifference was not only rude but also contrary to the aim of any interviewer -- to engage the subject! Lady Glenconner performed a master class in aplomb by ignoring his bizarre mannerisms and talking with animation. I think the Oxford Union owes her an apology. If other notable figures watch this interview, they will probably decline future invitations. His treatment of her was potentially humiliating, but she rose above.

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

She couldn't understand his bizarre accent which was quite funny. He was asshole & Lady G should have given him a slap for his rudeness.

[@marblehead2500]

I agree-he is a loathsome toad, and full of condescension and smugness and a hint of derision. Oxford, do better, please. LG is worth 10 of him!

[@lorainewhite727]

@@annabizaro-doo-dah I have always wanted to know more about the people surrounding the Princess Royal, Princess Margaret. Was the interviewer American ? Or perhaps Canadian? Definitely the wrong person to conduct this interview. He could have had the courtesy of reading up on his subject. I hope he didn't accept a kickback for this.

[@Mark-rd1it]

The questions are authorized in advance and the script is controlled.

[@carlaraza2832]

I totally subscribe to your point of view

[@sayantanigupta2131]

A fascinating interview..but a less sardonic and more attentive host was the minimum respect OU could have shown this gracious lady..

[@marilynwoolford-chandler1161]

Contrasts can be effective but I agree that she had to focus in order to cope with the non conversational simplistic interviewing style . Some fathers & Mothers do have them

[@gamitaalfonso9999]

ORRRRRRR, he may have been briefed not to interrupt her, but to let her speak or she might lose the plot. She is quite old. And as not to make her ladyship look old and confused, he simply let her speak. But all you see is an American who you perceive as not bending over backwards and bowing to the aristocrats and royals.

[@carolann1727]

This is a fascinating interview and recollection of royal history. How lucky we are to have an honest, humble employee to share her life experiences and her truth with the royal family.

[@janmcgill]

I love her. Her book is great. She’s fantastic with her stories and her great sense of humor. The interviewer is really a dullard. He barely looked at her, so busy reading his notes, drinking water, looking down, playing with his watch. Yikes. Good thing he managed not to yawn.

[@telephassarose3501]

What an embarrassing interviewer. He couldn’t raise more than 1% of interest in what this lovely lady with wonderful manners & memories was saying.

[@anneburton4330]

So desrespectful that interviewer, why did he get that job? Total you know what.

[@sydyidanton5873]

What a delightfully entertaining woman. I could have gladly listened to Lady Glenconner regaling her remarkable encounters and experiences for hours. A rare treat indeed. She would be fascinating to speak with. I admire her terrific candour and empathise with her tremendous loss. People who have lead such adventurous and magnificent lives as the Baroness has are an absolute authentic treasure, and can provide an extraordinary insight into recent history having lived through monumental challenges and tremendous change. The majority of us quite likely can not even begin to imagine such contrasting decades. For example I was born in 1970, whilst there have been many advancements and changes in technology, and certainly to a lesser extent in fashion since the early 90s even including the style and shape of motor vehicles, aircraft and architecture also very little change at all since the 90s. Although the 60s - 80s were uniquely varying, although they are nothing like the undeniable changes the occurred from the 1900s to the 60s. The enormous contrast from the 1900s to the 30s were exceptional with such phenomenal differences in each and every decade being so distinctly different from one to the next. Indeed what an adventure Lady Glenconner must have had, particularly in her social circles, being witness to the curious and fantastic leaps of change and mostly advancement could only be described as an absolute thrill ride through history. On a less auspicious note regarding that ill-mannered character who interviewed lathe Baroness, what an enormously disrespectful individual, he paid no attention to anything Lady Glenconner spoke of despite her compelling anecdotes. Arrogantly he directed his attention anywhere than with his guest, ignorantly preferring to frequently check his watch demonstrating extreme disinterest while dismissively fussing with his notes/folder, he engaged more with a bottle of water! I honestly don’t believe I can recall a more rude and common individual entrusted with such a privileged role. Canada is a nation of the most kind and sincere, polite and delightful people, they could only be deeply ashamed and embarrassed by such classless conduct from one of their countrymen, he is certainly not an ambassador they could be proud of and nor could the prestigious University of Oxford. Simply appalling and tremendously disrespectful!

[@tfh5575]

i love the speech and mannerisms of upper class people of her generation. she’s one of few remaining :( they’re so charming

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

What I find interesting is the commonalities between the upper and working classes of that era. My grandfather, who was in the workhouse* as a kid, would say 'gal' for girl and 'Orf' for off or 'gorn' for gone. The both also used lots of military terms which is how so many Indian names got into our vocab. *It has recently changed from the workhouse to a home for the poor etc but changed in name only, because it was run along the same lines.

[@williamc6564]

I absolutely adore Lady Glenconner she has a delightful, honest and captivating way about her that just makes you want to listen to her for ever.

[@louise7552]

May I suggest watching her interview on Graham Norton Show. She is hysterical recalling her wedding night.

[@christopherrotter3969]

How lovely she is; personable and kind. She is an absolute treasure. The model of a lady.

[@carolcousin6009]

Such a shame the audience were so boring and the interviewer was bored and disrespectful ， honestly they could have had a more experienced interviewer. Lady Glenconner was fantastic , she deserve more respect from this generation …l simply enjoyed her and a joy to listen to her stories.

[@rosinaphillips122]

What a glorious and amazing beautiful woman is The Lady Glenconner,An Absolute Credit,so interesting and genuine too,I loved the bit" the Queen put the bucket on her head" laughing so much!

[@lorainewhite727]

I'd heard the Queen had a lovely sense of humour. With that lot she'd have needed it!

[@laineciccotti9748]

Lady Glenconner’s interview was the best, best & most enjoyable In my memory. She has lived through so very many experiences, true life’s very wonderful gifts & truly the worse of of losing children being devastating. WWII, the blitz & the yrs & yrs following, a sometimes very cruel spouse & his being physically cruel. But she’s nearly 90yrs, written now (2) valuable books, setting history straight at last, the 2nd opening so much more helpfulness to badgered women,by following the works of Queen Camilla’s cause for Women. & Interviewer-allowed her to speak uninterrupted, Jolly well appreciated…

[@janetaltybenalmadenacostac3228]

I really enjoyed this interview. I could sit and listen to this lady chat for hours, she's delightful. Who the hecko was the guy sharing the stage? He was totally disinterested in anything she had to say. Rude man. Nevertheless, thank you for your time Lady Glenconner. 👏👏

[@jankench1731]

The interviewer obviously had somewhere better to go to. Such an interesting talk whether you are a Royalist or not and should have deserved a better reception.

[@lizcosgrove8199]

Lady Glenconnor is a wonderful stort teller and its lovely to have this first hand account of the behind the scenes of this historical event. That interviewer was extremely rude with his figeting and lack of attention and his distinct lack of interest. Very bad manners and not acceptable at all. Who ever choose him should really reconsider their decision and not allow him to do anymore interviews.

[@marblehead2500]

He should never come into contact with any human ever again. He cannot display any respect or value for them. She is gloriously interesting.

[@anne-mariebiorci5453]

Shocking host🐨🦘🇦🇺

[@glendahicks6843]

The interviewer was so ignorant, he couldn’t even remember the significance of Holkham Hall to Lady Glenconnor when a member of the audience asked a question about it. Lady Anne, in contrast, was charming, extremely interesting and candid as ever.

[@clemrumley9691]

What a great Lady,, and talks openly about her two sons deaths from Drugs and Aids... I have so much admiration for her.. Who is the interviewer does anyone know ?

[@chrisberry9017]

I don’t know that he’s worth knowing. The Union could certainly have found someone better to interview such a fascinating Lady!

[@clemrumley9691]

@@chrisberry9017 I absolutely agree Chris

[@souadghazal2533]

His name is JERK.

[@gillhall7590]

Yes, he does come across initially, as indifferent at best, but on the positive, he never interrupted the flow of conversation, unlike many interviewers. So we did get to hear this lovely treasure from bygone era speak naturally about her very interesting life. Thank you Oxford Union. Regarding The Crown Netflix series; Lady Glenconner should become an advisor to the writers; truth is always more interesting than fiction.

[@lankatracker-safariwildlif3877]

Fabulous lady!

[@stefkadank-derpjr1453]

What a beautiful spirit she has. An example of how money and status doesn't protect you from the hardships of life. Her directness when speaking about her son and his death from AIDS in the '80's and her other son from drug addiction was unexpected. I would love to ask any who are reading this to capture recordings of family, friends, neighbors who are in this age range. It's so important to capture their memories of a time that is moving away from us fast. I'm 60 and grew up in Mississippi and our family doctor saw us in our home. I did my first office visit with a doctor when I was in the 3rd grade in 1973. So many things have changed. Some of that change is wonderful and some is dreadful in my opinion.

[@nocount1]

Yes, you give great advice. I'm the same age and regret not recording my grandparents. My memory of their stories, and they had them, becomes less precise as time goes on.

[@rosemaryblazeby5045]

Remarkable woman. Oxford you should be ashamed of yourselves for not preparing at all for this interview and I am not even a monarchist.

[@inathiele2914]

Sorry, someone is a gift for telling wonderful stories and an uninterested Interviewer

[@niamhneevekinsella7951]

I love Lady Glenconner, what wonderful memories of her interesting life. She’s a bit of a rascal too I think. The Coronation ‘ a medieval tapestry’……beautiful. The interviewer seemed a bit distracted though which I find off putting.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@carolking6355]

Wonderful. So lively and entertaining.

[@peterwestcott3475]

I would happily listen to Lady Glenconnor for ever.

[@kathyminassian1375]

What a fascinating woman and so much sadness in her life too.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how’re you doing?

[@izzyplant8428]

Lady LOVELY, you are uplifting. Thank you for authencity and praise God for the memory of it and Queen amenible to reason.

[@anniemichaels980]

When an honor to hear her thank you very much

[@vickywitton1008]

I just want to add that she is right, people have more now than ever and yet they seem to think they are badly off! Read your history and look around the world and you will see that isn't true

[@Mutasis_Mutandis]

Isn’t that the truth! 👍

[@castelodeossos3947]

'Unlike Diana, who came with sort of a posse of photographers, nobody knew Princess Margaret came' (34:48). Princess Diana's daughter-in-law is, of course, merely following her mother-in-law's lead. 'Well, that's quite the story' (4:38). 'Well, I mean, that's certainly quite the story' (21:16).' 'Well, I mean, it's certainly quite a remarkable story....' (23:22). Social skills? Sitting close across an elder lady with legs crossed, and in the beginning he asks a question and then attends to his clipboard as his interviewee talks, clearly waiting for her to have finished rather than listening. His lack of breeding highlights her the opposite.

[@Dragonrdh]

She looks marvelous!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi how are you doing?

[@chriswilkes4350]

The commentator/interviewer was awful. He couldn't remember where she was brought up! Hopeless.

[@singerchevannes]

I love all the insights provided by Lady Anne Glenconner - what a glorious storyteller she is. I have bought her books and each one is a marvel. I highly recommend her novels - they are very entertaining. I must say, the interviewer is ghastly. He clearly hasn’t done his homework and his lack of interest is irritating. I do wish the camera hadn’t cut to him at all.

[@karencookson5609]

Thank you Lady Glenn Connor you are so lovely, I could listen to you for hours. What a blessed life you have led🙏🏻❤️

[@patrickdenis3699]

The host is rude, unprofessional and should not be allowed to conduct an interview again. What an amazing Lady she is. What an incredible life and what a gift that she is sharing it with us.

[@graeme9372]

This host is acting like he got the short straw, painful to watch. That aside, a marvellous opportunity to hear about a world that is quite different than most.

[@victoriasmith815]

Lovely -enjoyed personal accounts of an extraordinary life. Respects to Her Majesty the Queen loved & missed by so many . ♥️

[@Peter-tq2zn]

Terribly indifferent Host!!!

[@jennyaskswhy]

He could do with learning the art of a graceful introduction and transition between conversation and question. It is all too abrupt.

[@dianajohnson83]

He could do with being English

[@jennyaskswhy]

@@dianajohnson83 what could you possibly mean by that comment. Admin please deal with this.

[@dianajohnson83]

Without needing to grovel I too believe he could have been far friendlier, Graham Norton managed it. Perhaps he had no conception of who he was addressing

[@jennyaskswhy]

@@dianajohnson83 No more than you know me nor I know you. Well he has plenty of time before him to discover the art of small talk.

[@marblehead2500]

This interviewer never responded to anything she said beyond a cursory “well, that’s an interesting story”. No transitions, no real acknowledgement, no graceful intro of a new topic. He’s terrible and inattentive and supercilious.

[@hildegerdhaugen7864]

a wonderful lady.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋 how’re you doing?

[@joannestinson3753]

Fantastic!

[@pattyorourke8068]

Thanks for sharing this brilliant interview!

[@Russwig]

Typical American to be interview this marvelous woman. He is a bore and should be ignored.