Written by the former lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret, its broad appeal might seem surprising, not least because Margaret was hardly the most popular royal. It is easy to picture her striding around the world, making small talk with Imelda Marcos, which is what she used to do with Princess Margaret. “When Princess Margaret would visit the two of us would sit just like this,” she says. But Glenconner knows what I’m up to: “You’re edging closer to asking me about Meghan Markle,” she tuts. “Because the book really is about them, you know.”• Lady in Waiting by Anne Glenconner is published by Hodder & Stoughton (RRP £20).

Source: The Guardian March 20, 2020 08:48 UTC