Due to the noble parents of lady of Ann Гленконнер c childhoods was friends with by a future queen by Elisabeth II and her sister, princess by Margaret. All long innings of Ann was near-by monarch family: present on coronation of Elisabeth II and was the lady-in-waiting of princess Margaret up to her death in 2002. Friendship and duties at a court became clouded by the personal tragedies: mismarriage with the unbalanced baron Гленконнером, leaving all state to the servant, death of two sons and coma of the third son. All this time Ann continued to accompany royal family all over the world and to develop the Caribbean island Мюстик, becoming favourite refuge of not only princess Margaret but also celebrities all over the world. A "lady-in-waiting" is frank and touching history of woman friendship and life in a gold cage, throwing light on the secrets of royal court.In a format PDF A4 is stored publishing layout.
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The book 'Lady-in-waiting. My unbelievable life is in shade of Queen' chronicles the life of Ann Glenconner, who grew up alongside Queen Elizabeth II and her sister, Princess Margaret. It details her experiences as a lady-in-waiting, her personal tragedies, and her unwavering loyalty to the royal family, providing an intimate look at life within the royal court.
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The main idea of 'Lady-in-waiting. My unbelievable life is in shade of Queen' is to explore the complexities of friendship and duty within the royal family. Ann Glenconner shares her unique perspective on the challenges and joys she faced, revealing the often hidden emotional struggles behind the glamorous facade of royal life, and highlighting the resilience of women in such roles.
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in royal history, personal memoirs, or the dynamics of friendship. Readers who appreciate stories of resilience and the complexities of life in the public eye will find Ann Glenconner's experiences both enlightening and relatable, making it a compelling read for a wide audience.
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Readers who enjoyed 'Lady-in-waiting. My unbelievable life is in shade of Queen' may also like 'The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe' by Angela Kelly, which offers insights into royal life from a different perspective. Additionally, 'The Duchess of Cambridge: A Decade of Modern Royal Style' provides a contemporary look at royal duties and personal stories, resonating with similar themes.
- Name of the Author
- Гленконнер of Ann
- Language
- Russian
- Age
- 16
- Series
- Best Autobiography-seller
- ISBN
- 978-5-04-160534-6
- Release date
- 2019
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09/08/2025
Загадка жизни при дворе
Книга "Фрейлина" открывает перед читателем завесу тайны королевского двора, показывая, как выглядит жизнь людей, находящихся в тени монархов. Леди Энн Гленконнер делится своими воспоминаниями о дружбе с Елизаветой II и принцессой Маргарет, и это придаёт книге особую ценность. Я был впечатлён тем, как автор умело сочетает личные истории с историческими событиями, создавая яркую картину своего времени. Однако, местами мне показалось, что некоторые моменты могли бы быть более детализированными, особенно в описании королевских обязанностей и их влияния на личную жизнь. Тем не менее, книга оставляет глубокое впечатление и заставляет задуматься о том, как трудно оставаться верным своим чувствам и обязанностям в условиях постоянного давления и ожиданий. В целом, это интересное чтение для всех, кто хочет понять, что стоит за блеском королевской жизни.