The salacious private life of Princess Margaret from her relationship with alcohol to her many sexual relationships and her little known connection to the Profumo affair, laid bare. 2003
She was the sister of the queen, but she was rude and reckless, not grand! Marie Antoinette was grand: she even apollogised to the hangman on the scaffold. for having step on his feet.
My goodness, every person in this story is dreadful. High birth doesn’t assure high character. Her chauffeur seems the most sensible decent person in the whole petty story.
That's because he was D.D. Far and above anyone else in the sordid tale. Regardless their titles or wealth. Title and wealth doesn't buy true qualities clearly.
41:24 ...wow that other dude couldn't cope with her, nearly collapsed and then ran away lol (to Turkey, as you do) 42:13 then later drops the bombshell!
Bilinda Law-Morley They did prevent her from marrying Townsend, notwithstanding the fact that he was a high ranking RAF officer who had just been defending his country, his king and her family. Neither of her sister's children married Royals and her father had very uncomfortable family links to Germans wearing a different uniform!
@@paulinecoburn181 He was posted abroad for 2 years so he couldn't see Margaret and didn't date or remarry until well after Margaret broke of their relationship
I have always heard that she was an unpleasant person to pretty much everyone. But, I also heard Snowdon cheated on her often and was cruel to her. Truthfully, they were likely equally horrible.
@@misscoutts6193 Margaret wanted what she wanted, when she wanted it. Snowden was part of the 60s scene, and many women and men loved him. So, she wanted to basically "own" him. Like a pretty little object. Snowden was not a very good character either though.
It simply meant she didn't have to work like everybody else. She chose a grandeur lifestyle full of self indulgence without paying a scent but paid the price in the end with her life.
It was the possession of status that replaced what she had thought she loved. It was a decision. When you choose wrongly for your life out of wrong intentions you can’t hide from that. We can lie to ourselves, but it always shows up somewhere. Behaviour, illnesses, the choices we make and the beliefs we hold are all shaped by the after effects of human interactions. I feel badly for Margaret, that she had a textbook downward spiral.
Sounds to me that alcoholic addiction contributed in a major way to her unhappiness. In early years alcoholics are often charming, socially amusing and bright.. eventually the alcohol takes over and obliterates the personality, leaving the person depressed and non functioning.
Gigi Tiger Not to mention an insatiable shagger. Boy..If she'd known about you with a name like Tiger, she'd have been after you like a demented, wasp seeking a honey pot. But only once. Then she'd move on! (Without asking names!) How do I know? I'm a jazz player from the UKJazz scene of the time. To my regret, I never got lucky!
Also, there is this: Usually we expect that someone who WASN'T LOVED would descend into the life and decline that she did. But she WAS loved; by her father, The King, her mother, her sister, The Queen, by the country. She was loved. So lack of love was not the problem. Margaret was the problem. She was hell-bent on self-destruction, and who knows why? All we know is that SHE DID self-destruct. A life of privilege, of opportunity, of great love and potential, was wasted. That's it. It's not complicated. She was selfish, SPOILED, narcissistic. How else could her life end?
It’s a sad wasted life. She had opportunities that most of us never would. But all that sin in her life caught up. She began to wear it on the outside. How awful, lonely and empty she must have been.
Queen Elizabeth led a life of service and duty, while her sister drank, smoked and partied. Charles has led a life of service and duty, while Andrew got up to all kinds of shenanigans. William respects service and duty, while Harry has left his country, his duties and his family. Seems to me that the Royal Family needs to do a better job at finding a purpose for the spare to the heir. History keeps repeating itself and nobody is looking to make meaningful changes.
Harry left because he found out he's not his father's son. He's the Captain's son. Charles never dared admit that. He'd never be accepted as king if he did.
She declined to marry Peter Townsend not for “duty to the Queen” but in order to keep her royal status and its creature comforts. That isn’t true love. That’s fleeting infatuation.
We can clearly see in this case the terrible damage of not setting limits since childhood, even more when you see the girl had a troublesome personality. She was a spoiled little monster who was allowed to mistreat everyone she believed to be “below” herself. She was already a tyrant when she was only a teenager. Neither her parents nor her sister, nor anybody else put limits to her nasty and whimsical behaviour, so then she couldn’t put any limits on herself whatsoever. Being second, third, fourth or whatever born is not a disgrace. It happens in almost any family. We must all find our purpose in life and devote it to something meaningful, but she was quite superficial and shallow, so she couldn’t find other purpose than parties and a life full of excess.
@@dianeparr2483 MEGHAN HAD A CAREER AND MONEY WHEN SHE MET PRINCE HARRY. SHE WAS AND STILL IS AN INDEPENDENT WOMAN, UNLIKE THE SO CALLED "ROYAL" WOMEN WHO ONLY HAVE ATTENTION PAID TO THEM IF THEY MARRY ANOTHER 'ROYAL' AND BE EXPECTED TO HAVE ONE CHILD AFTER ANOTHER. JEALOUS MUCH?
She gave birth to a wonderful daughter, who remains one of the Queens favourite relatives. A simple mom who rides her bike o the shops and takes public transit. She is a talented artist as well.
Absolutely righ, I lkley her and think she is as that close to queen yet very discreet and very respectable of all royals relatives. What an irony with such pathetic spoiled mother yet her children especially the GIRL is EXTREMELY 👏 NICEC AND wonderful. It must be the work and dedications of the great traditional nanny that brought them up thank goddness for them
@ianmann64 Do not forget Princess Margaret could have done more on the worldly front but the Queen prevented that. She wanted more to do. It was thwarted.
Her tragedy was that she wanted to have her cake and eat it too, and couldn't accept that this was impossible. She wanted all the freedom of a commoner to party and have a fun time with her bohemian friends, but still expected to be treated with respect as royal when and if she desired it. She could have married Peter Townsend, but only if she gave up all her royal privilege, and became a commoner with no place in the succession, nor would her descendants have any claims on the throne. This she was not prepared to do.
@@dugebuwembo She didn't have children at the time and Townsend could have provided nicely for her. She made her choices with full knowledge of exactly what she wanted and she proceeded to live that life. I must admit seeing her in her later years was disturbing but that was the life she chose.
I admire it. People don't understand boundaries enough these days: the Queen hardly speaks to her bodyguards, Diana banged them... A different generation.
@@pneron2032 It shows their real natures: Margaret Thatcher, politically as hard as nails, was a genuinely kind boss who went out of her way to help people in difficulty. a fact testified to in numerous accounts. Then again, Thatcher knew the hardships of the '30s and '40s and what it is like to have to strive for a living, unlike that other crowd.
@@londoncalling151 I don't disagree with you. But royalty from that generation just didn't speak to their staff beyond pleasantries... It established boundaries. The queen doesn't either.
@nimbleneedle Being a CEO is different...If you're not from a culture with domestic staff it's hard to understand... But if you become too familiar with your personal staff things can go wrong very quickly. "Friendly but *never* friends" used to be the mantra. Just my opinion.
@nimbleneedle Oh, I totally agree. Margaret was notoriously nasty to people. One of the Queen's former butlers did an interview saying that he never had a "conversation" with the Queen, but that she was always courteous. Nobody could say that about Margaret. And I understand your point about American egalitarian assumptions - hadn't thought of that.
She had a vengeful streak too if her advances were spurned. In the mid 60s she was introduced to Alan Bates and, like most people, was smitten by his charm and jaw dropping good looks. She invited him to a private dinner at hers (he was going to be dessert) but he politely declined. For decades after that snub she stood in the way of him receiving any honour but he finally became ‘Sir Alan’ in 2003 ( the year after her death- coincidence?) He sadly didn’t enjoy his title for long succumbing to pancreatic cancer later that same year.
i just went and looked at reviews/synopsis on this documentary and it seems this is an edited version. It was developed from an autobiographical book which included a strong suggestion that after Townsend she had a 'relationship' with an American woman, Sharman Douglas who was a talent scout/recruiter for models/film industry - so she had the contacts therefore to populate the 'popsie parties'. Prince Andrew/Epstein nothing new to them therefore - just a way of life! Lord Glemcommer had the famous 'Peacock Party' on Mustique in 1986 which included the screening of porn films. Sharman Douglas was linked to Mountbatten's son for a while and old man Mountbatten was well known for his porn collection! Somehow, through marriage, Douglas was connected to Raine, Princess Diana's stepmother - so that explains a lot to me about Diana's later emotional difficulties. John Binden - famous for his large 'doodah' was a Richardson (south of the River) as was the set up hero in the fake kidnapping of Princess Ann. That sold some newspapers! They have been friends for a long time to have control of what gets into the public domain and what doesn't. I don't think Maxwell's backstory about being the only survivor of his family from the Holocaust is true - how very convenient that no one could confirm or deny - I think he was American/English - the origins of WW2. He was connected to M.I. services. Thugs in tiaras! Socialize with them - run a mile - well done Alan Bates!
@@MsVanorakMaxwell was born Czech real name Jan Ludvik Hyman Binyamin Hoch. What public duties did Princess Margaret carry out after having her children in the 'Sixties🤔 all very strange. She purchased the Poltimore tiara for her wedding as it was so large it made her look a few inches taller being a diminutive 4 foot ten. The famous 'sacrifice' sold a lot of papers also "mindful of the church's teaching". ..... Didn't Snowden have a twenty five year affair with a journalist. 👠. Must have been when the children were away at boarding school she took off for Mustique. By then she had already lost her looks.
@@misscoutts6193 glencommer gifted her mustique because she was a bit down in the mouth about her divorce and i don't remember seeing her at many royal events - i expect she had the civil list money though. i still think our m.i. services could create maxwell and his backstory - s.o.e. set up newspapers in america in ww2 after all to control propaganda - it's do-able. he spoke like an expensive education.
Gotta love reading comments that are informative and intelligently written. I'm so impressed with every comment, are we really on RU-vid or is it just we're all Gen X 😂 👍🇮🇪
I watched a program years ago and the people on the island complained how she paid for nothing. She would order the most expensive food and booze to be there on her arrival but they footed the bill. No one dared ask for money. Vile woman.
Send the bill to the Crown in London. Just because she was "Royalty" what was she going to do if refused service for nonpayment? In the old days she could have your head on a plater. Somebody in her security detail surely could pay the bills if asked. Sadly another worthless elite trying to rule the world. But can't handle their own life.
@Common Sense Realist No they don’t! She was given a piece of land by a friend. It still has its original owners. Each owning there own acreage. Nothing to do with the Royals.
Her LIFESTYLE aged her terribly. She smoked and drank heavily for her entire adult life. That caused her health problems and aging. She could have been happy and married "for love". She CHOSE not to.
My mother modelled herself on famous people like Princess Margaret and the character in Gone with the Wind, Scarlett O Hara. She was a narcissist herself.
@@Texaslawhorn Certainly not easy right? Many mothers in the 60s modeled themselves after these types of women and many were given many pills. What a combo!
Margaret was NOT "unable" to marry Peter Townsend. She chose the benefits of her position in the royal family over a life as his wife. Besides the marriage would NOT have lasted had they married! She had no idea what true & lasting love is!
Having seen true and lasting love in my parents (of all things!) and subsequently lived and observed, the idea of what true and lasting love is seems to be rare by royals and commoners alike! That's no reason not to go for it, but, its not ordinary.
It’s interesting how severely Princess Margaret is judged. Unless you were in her shoes, you have no idea what type of person she was. Show some compassion!
Many years ago, I sat in the Troubador, with several theatrical people, now all passed on, and at the next table was a rock star, and two rather well known folk singers... one of them, a woman. There was a photo of Margaret among the bric-a-brac that adorned the walls, and we got to talking about her. As it turned out, there was only two among us that she had not made a pass at. One of them was the camp ballet choreographer...... he expressed himself quite miffed! He said "Darlings, I wouldn't have done it, mind you, but she might at least have asked me!"
Narcs play the part of the victim to gain attention (2nd hand Rose) but used "The Princess Card" when she needed to pull rank. It just depended on what she needed at the moment. I am sure she had people jumping left and right just for her.
She was beautiful looking - only her external qualities may have counted positively ! It may sound harsh but thank goodness she was the “spare” ... she would haben a disastrous Queen!
Total nonsense Mona. The British royal family [CROWN] own one-sixth of the landmass of the entire world. The Royal family is estimated to be worth well over 30 trillion pounds and perhaps as high as 50 trillion. The people fund absolutely nothing. Taxes are paid for two principal reasons. Rent to the CROWN for the land they reside on, as th people do not actually own the land, unless the land is Fee Simple. Secondly, the people are held as surety for the debt of the Government. The Government has placed the people into bondage, commercial liens have been placed against the people and their labor has been contacted to the International Banking Cartel as surety for the debt. It is on this basis the Government can borrow capital funds aka commonly known as 'money' Which it is not anything other than 'Debt Instruments' It is a type of IOU. In return, the International bankers permit some of the collected ' income Taxes' to be used for Public services, such as health, Roads, Transport .. etc.. When the service has the word PUBLIC in front of it, then it is paid for entirely out of Tax Payers forced contribution. Unfortunately, the greater majority of people have never be told how the system operates, thus allowing for government double-dipping and making the people pay for something that has already been prepaid from their taxes. The people essentially being bonded slaves do not need to know what does not concern them. Should the masses of people discover the truth, there will be a revolution within a day.
@@monanadeem8523 The British CROWN amassed all this wealth by being the world's most dominating power for over one thousand years, power was transferred from Pax Britannica to Pax Americana in 1940, where the US took over Militarily, The City of London is still the Financial Capital of the World, just prior to 9/11 the International Bankers operating out of NYC transferred the accounts to London, via Germany. Post 9/11 below all the rubble and bodies , 11 stories below ground, all GOLD was recovered and shipped to Nottingham. England, a city I know well, as my aunt resided there, two beautiful cousins, Dana and Christine and their handsome blond brother, George. When you look closely you will see the ties between Washington DC, The City of London and The Vatican, you will notice they share an identical-looking Obelisk. and other countries /Locations tied to the CROWN have the same 'TradeMark' so to speak. and the is Cleopatra's Needle. One also stands in Central Park in E 81st St, New York City, where my daughter resides. There is also one in Sydney AU. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleopatra%27s_Needle_(New_York_City) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument archaeology-travel.com/street/vatican-obelisk-in-st-peters-square/ Cleopatra's Needle in London - projectbritain.com/calendar/September/CleopatrasNeedle.html The Administrative Power is In the VATICAN, The Financial Power is in the City Of London, and The Military Power is held by Washington DC. When you dig deep into the history of these Cities you will find the connection becomes very clear. Make it your project, and you will discover how the world operates Revelation 17:7 states: And the angel said unto me, wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell you the mystery of The WoMan. and the beast that carrieth her ... WOMAN: THE RELIGIOUS SYSTEM, THE CHURCH BEAST: THE POLITICAL SYSTEM, THE GOVERNMENT The Woman riding the Beast is depicted on Euro Dollars. Revelation 17:18 states: And the WoMoman which thou sawest is that Great City, which reigneth over the kings of earth ** Prophecy is being fulfilled. Great City = Vatican City Revelation 17:4 states: And the WoMan [The Catholic Church] was arrayed in Purple and Scarlet colour [which happens to be the Vatican official colors] and adorned with Gold and Precious Stones and pearls, holding in her hand a Golden Cup [Which is the Catholic Communion cup] full of abominations and the impurities of her fornication; Revelation 17:5 and on her forehead was written a name, a mystery: "Babylon the great, mother of whores and of earth's abominations." Revelation 17:6 And I saw that the WoMan was drunk with the blood of the saints and the blood of the witnesses to Jesus. When I saw her, I was greatly amazed. Revelation 17:7 But the angel said to me, "Why are you so amazed? I will tell you the mystery of the WoMan, and of the beast with seven heads and ten horns that carries her. Revelation 17:8 The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to ascend from the bottomless pit and go to destruction. And the inhabitants of the earth, whose names have not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will be amazed when they see the beast, because it was and is not and is to come. Revelation 17:9 "This calls for a mind that has wisdom: the seven heads are seven mountains on which the WoMan is seated; also, they are seven kings, Revelation 17:10 of whom five have fallen, one is living, and the other has not yet come; and when he comes, he must remain only a little while. Revelation 17:11 As for the beast that was and is not, it is an eighth but it belongs to the seven, and it goes to destruction. Revelation 17:12 And the ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but they are to receive authority as kings for one hour, together with the beast. Revelation 17:13 These are united in yielding their power and authority to the beast; Revelation 17:14 They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful." And it so on..... Read the BOOK of Revelations, even Muslims agree with it Prophecies in Islam are identical, thus verifying what is TRUE. Revelation 13:11 [SPEAKS OF THE DAJJAL - in arabic] [ANTICHRIST in English] Then I saw another beast that rose out of the earth; it had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon.
@@andrew_koala2974 l have read the 4 Canonical Gospels of the New Testament but not the Book of Revelations. Will certainly look into it and find more about Cleopatras Needle. Very interesting
Sad story? Really? Just a horrible spoiled brat that treated the public with disdain. Stop making these parasites into troubled souls. Nothing sad about her. Time to get rid of the lot of them
I agree and your comment is not "meaningless". She had all the material goods life could bring her and was treated with deference by many. (everything) She had no satisfying accomplishments or work that she had to strive for and achieve through her own skills and talents. Endless free time can become a battle against boredom. (nothing)
When Colin Tennant gave her the piece of land she conned him into paying for the house as well,so I was told.She was the most selfish woman .Caring about no one but herself all her life.She was never loyal to the crown. Life was all pleasure .Whatever she wanted.
She was miserable. Rich gorgeous people have depression like everyone else and actually live shorter lives on average. It's not hard to feel pity for that. If it's true she also had a disorder, easier still. I mean if you're not bitter and envious I guess. But she seems like an unpleasant friend. I'd rather pity her from a distance😉
The biggest travesty in life is the notion that a rich or wealthy person does not deserve sympathy because apparently they have nothing to complain about.This belief is so sad and very cruel
@@thembisaodendaal My sentiments exactly. When money has become an idol - where people become jealous and envious of others for something so fickle, so vain - there will be a lack of sympathy. Almost not matter how giving or kind or caring the people with money are or could be.
Beautiful young woman, could have made a positive difference in the world. Every opportunity to be a contributing member. There has to be more to life than laying on a tropical island. Sad when self pity absorbs a life.
A few months living in a high rise flat in London...on benefits, may have given her a measure on what misery really feels like. Using her privilege to some advantage ,instead of living her whole life devoted to her bodily needs, may have opened up a path to a more contented and fulfilling existence. A completely hedonistic life,literally, bored her to death!!
All I can say is thank God she was only the spare. The queen was her total opposite . I also think we are very lucky that William is the heir and not Harry !
Townsend was merely an elongated crush and she enjoyed the attention and the media limelight that came with the gossip, she saw herself as a rockstar celebrity leaving the politics to her majesty the queen; and at times overshadowing the queen in the process. Knowing all too well that the establishment would always protect her for her wayward behaviour. She eventually chose a grand free lifestyle where she didn't have to work like everybody else. An opulent lifestyle full of self indulgence without paying a cent but paid the price in the end with her life.
I've always wondered if Peter Townsend was as "in love" with her as she thought she was with him. I can see her basically ordering him into a relationship.
@@mamlas9494 karma. Is that the same karma that blames starving babies for their lot in life? They're starving, poor and homeless because they did something in a previous life to deserve this crappy one according to karma. All religions are full of toxic BS.
@@Guinnivere Harry is earning his living, he and his young family do not cost us a thing. She partied away on taxpayers' money. She sounds nothing like Harry. In fact, I bet her life and his disgusting uncle's life served as a warning to Harry Windsor.
Some people when given access to huge wealth and privilege are appreciative and treat others with deceny and respect irrespective of who they are, others are like Princess Margaret.
Reminds one of the wealthy elite and the dissolute lifestyle in 1940 Kenya. While the country was at war these indolent arseholes stay out of the way ie. 'White Mischief'
To nearly all those who have commented on this video, if you know anything about her life and not just watching the crown , will know her uncle betrayed her father and whole family, her father died when she was 18 years old , maybe cut her a little slack, she had very little control in her life and was reminded of that every day . Have some respect.
Margaret left no legacy. That's the sad part. She didn't do anything good for anyone else. All she left were memories of a very privileged, spoilt, entitled, narcissistic party girl.
@Annette Somers I'm not familiar with this story but honestly human affairs great and small are pretty much conducted via grace and favour as opposed to official channels. She may well have been instrumental in ways the press won't reveal.
@@sehrzeb9485 Nice kids and MArgaret was a very good mother by all accounts. Forget the rest. IT does not really matter if you loved your kids and were a good mother.
@@brookehanley3659 how you can be a good mother always drinking alcohol, sleeping till 11-12 having argue with husband???? living in the dream not reality?
In life, attitude is everything! Doesn't matter if you were born royal or dirt poor. Look at her, she had everything and the end was so sad. She loved only herself and wanted to be daddy s little princess forever. I think the last boyfriend broke her because she finally had to come to the conclusion that she could be rejected just like everyone else and her princess status won't insulate her from that. After that she didn't even bother trying because my guess is she thinks is too late. Did this person ever take care of anything else other than her desire? Didn't she have kids? Maybe a houseplant even? Such a difference to her older sister who selflessly gave her all as the queen for england, a mother for human and animal and humble nature. Is almost reads like a shakespearean tale. The tale of two sisters, night and day.
Oscar Wilde summed up the decadent, hollow lifestyle of Margaret:- "There are two types of tragedy. One is not getting what you want. The other is getting it." She was the author of her own self-destruction.
Looking at pictures of her as she got older she looked very depressed and deeply unfulfilled and unhappy. Her look reminds me of Athena Onassis who had all the money in the world yet was a troubled soul. I think a lot has to do with having no spiritual purpose too. Can leave a person feeling empty and without purpose in life.
I agree completely. I do think that in a way she was a product of her upbringing, where she was never told she had a purpose. Still, she could have found something to do with her life had she insisted. Also the times were different. the fifties and sixties, women were told they needed to become a wife and that was that..
@@annedonker4795 I agree with you. The girls didn’t go to school, had governesses and I’d say Princess Margaret was suppose to marry well carry on with her duties. Had she had a good education, her intellect might have blossomed giving a direction in life. We will never know and I think it’s a sad ending.
@@sarahhayse-gregson689 thanks for agreeing with me, that doesn't happen often to me on youtube ;). But yes agree Margaret did not get the education she definitely would have received had she been young today. So sad. I feel like the times AND her parents were to blame. She herself of course too, but it really seems like she was trapped into this life she knew and she was scared to try anything else..
@@annedonker4795 Before I watched the documentary, I read all the comments and I thought damn, she must be really nasty. So far (about half way through as I'm typing) I just can't bring myself to think the same as anyone else here. Sure, she was spoiled and maybe even narcissistic but I don't blame her. The royal life sounds awful and I bet you half of the people criticizing her, would've done the same - I know I would've in certain aspects. I hate how people are making fun of her substance abuse. You can also hear and see the disgust in these people's voices and faces when they talk about her lifestyle, since it's not how they want her to live her life. I remember a time when people expected certain things from me too and how I furiously rebelled against it because I hated that, that expectation was put on my head in the first place...now imagine an entire nation doing that to you. I honestly feel for her and like you said, it seems like she was trapped in this life that expected so much. Again, I am only halfway, maybe something far worse is coming, but I honestly just think she wanted to have fun and live HER life HER way...
@@slinkiegirl2001 - Just because they are dead is no excuse to Lie. We all die. The point is to be truthful. The truth hurts. Such as life. Get over it.
She wasn't the only member of the royal family like that, the royals kids have always had nannies and been packed off to boarding school, it's been that way for hundreds of years.
It appears Elizabeth was reluctant with the responsibility put upon her, and Margaret lived her life thinking she was better suited to the position, such an interesting dichotomy.
She died inside the day her father King George VI died.No other man would measure up to him in her eyes. From the time she was born he spoiled her rotten and expected nothing from her as he did her sister. She could have married Peter Townsend but was unwilling and emotionally unable to give up her position and the perks that went with it. For years she got away with sad stories about being the second born child. Sadly with a little more effort she could have been a much happier person. Sadly a lot of her I'll health was of her own doing.
@@jacquelinerussell8530 you’re so right, though one of the great factors is we don’t see her smile and appreciate how much involuntary gift her free money
Yes it was Princess Margaret who wanted to marry her ‘true love’ Peter Townsend, UNTIL she found she would not be entitled to Civil List ie cash so she did an about turn, her decision.
I have to say how pleased I am with most the comments, coming from all walks of life, not being taken in by the royal lustre and instead seeing this woman for exactly what she was.
Highly flawed, like the rest of us? Drunken and hopeless like many women who are horribly mistreated by their husbands? Being spoiled materially - and yes - being horribly rude and nasty to staff - but she was a highly emotional sort and heavily affected by not being able to find the love she so craved. A lot of people end up like that, only stuck somewhere crappy and the press aren't interested in making the most of it.
Margaret was spoiled and extremely promiscuas. Endless affairs and sex parties. Poor little Margaret, had to be first and always had to have her way. That’s royals for you.
@@bunnymad5049 She had amazing opportunities to do good and help people, instead she preferred to live a debauched selfish life. Many women can't marry their first love, they get over it , and without all the money and privileges that Margaret enjoyed.
Princess Maragret used alcohol and nicotine to ease the pain and insecurities she felt in her life...sadly she was so privileged and could have helped so many others by doing good works....maybe her life would have been more meaningful..the actress portraying her in ...the crown... series is spot on her character
I devoured every moment of this film but why? Was it because I could never imagine that I could live like that? Am I so jealous that I took joy in her downfall? I continue to remind myself that the images of the rich and famous are merely public relations fantasies. Here we had a chance to peel back the facade.
Can anybody imagine her old mother's pain when she saw her on that wheelchair being in that wretched condition, looking older than herself? For a parent, who can remember their children as babies and young adults, this must have been insufferable. Just excruciating! I really felt for the (really) old woman at that moment.
The Queen mother also demanded to be present at Margaret’s funeral and bow to Margaret’s coffin; when the queen mother was dying herself and could no longer get around without a wheelchair. The press held off on filming her, and she was able to slowly stand up, do a quick bow, and sit back down. The Queen mother died only a few months later….
What a poignant, bitter life, a ghastly warning to us all not to indulge the worst aspects of ourselves. Margaret’s conduct was deeply distasteful and she made a horrible mess of herself but to be fair she had extraordinary star quality and she did look gorgeous in her heyday and will always be remembered for that.
Lord Snowden cheated on her compulsively according to HIS friends. He slept with both men and women, according to his friends as well. After watching a handful of documentaries about Princess Margaret; I would guess that she had Narcissistic Personality Disorder. She also was a giant hypocrite for being upset at Fergie for “embarrassing” the Royal Family. Princess Margaret embarrassed the Royal Family by being the first Royal to divorce. She was photographed next to the gangster John Bindon with him wearing a T-shirt that said “Cocaine” on it.
Yes! Thank you! Who does this moron think that he is fooling ? The extra marital affairs of Tony were not exactly considered to be government secrets .
I wish there were recordings of Margaret singing...I've looked everywhere. She was apparently quite awful, but no one would dare to say anything until the painter Francis Bacon booed her mid-warble, and she ran off in tears.
Francis Bacon was also a nasty alcoholic, redeemed by his magnificent talent. One of the greats of the 20th C. Margaret by contrast was merely a nasty alcoholic.
She came to the Episcopalian Church that I attended when she came to stay in Fife Scotland.Her bodyguard stood outside the Church.We had to wait till she arrived before the service could start.She sat at the front and was first to leave after the service.She ignored the people in Church.The street was always empty as no one recognised her in a dirty green cape.
@@joannefabiaschi4604 My personal opinion of her was that she was selfish arrogant and thought of no one but herself.I was with a party of children from The Royal School for the Deaf years ago.They were waiting waving flags to greet her.She turned her head away and carried on talking to her companion.Nothing seemed to touch her.
@@angelwoman9235 That's sad but cannot say i'm surprised. She looked down her nose at most people, unless she wanted something from them. Princess Anne is a bit like that, too
Margaret must have been the bane of her sister’s existence. Though the Queen had sisterly love for her, I don’t doubt that Margaret was an embarrassment, and worry. It’s amazing the princess lived as long as she did what with her unhealthy lifestyle. Lungs of iron, liver of steel. Margaret had the opportunity and resources to do good things for others but instead, she choose to lead a selfish, meaningless life.
At a party at the Beverly Hills Hotel, Her Royal Highness sent a message across the room to say that she would like to hear Miss Judy Garland sing. The singer was appalled, both by this trivializing of her talent and by the Princess’s lordly tone. "Go and tell that nasty, rude little princess that we’ve known each other for long enough and gabbed in enough ladies’ rooms that she should skip the ho-hum royal routine and just pop over here and ask me herself," said Garland. "Tell her I’ll sing if she christens a ship first." lol Judy was always had a quick comeback!
Ironically, I have travelled on a ship she launched. It was an inter-island ferry, built for the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand. The ship, TEV "Hinemoa", was launched mid 1950s and was the first British merchant vessel launched after WW2. There was a large portrait of Princess Margaret hanging in the main foyer. The overnight trip, my first time on a ship, was from Lyttleton to Wellington and took place in early February, 1964.
wasn't there a bit of a mystery surrounding judy garland's death - bit like marilyn monroe who was so ignorant that when she met the queen she had bare shoulders/strapless dress.
She was NOT "unable to marry her love Peter Townsend." She was free to marry him at the cost of losing her place in the royal family. She chose money and prestige over a genuine love.
I'm curious with all the lovers and her travels, how much time was she spending with her children? Seems as though she put her own selfish needs before her children.
@Melissa Dunn It’s not uncommon for royal children to be largely raised by nannies, but Margaret REALLY left her two kids to the hired help. Even with all her responsibilities, Queen Liz breastfed her four children, and spent more time with them than her sister did with her two.
@Anne MacLeod True that. However, my nana (of blessed memory) was a tremendous Anglophile who seemed to have radar about which royal appeared to be spending more time sipping daiquiris on Mustique than remembering their offsprings’ names. I can only imagine what she’d make of Prince Andrew’s former friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Nana worried because Andrew was so obviously the Queen’s favorite, and she frowned over his relationship with actress Koo Stark. “There’ll be tears,” she predicted ominously.
I was nine years old and living in Trinidad with my family when Princess Margaret visited in the fifties. I was picked by my father's yacht club to present her with a bouquet of flowers, I remember her as a beautiful kind lady such a pity she changed.
The only reason why she changed was because she was probably hurting inside feeling betrayed by her husband's cheating. And Margaret seeked the wrong way to get attention, it must've been hard being second best to her sister the queen.
@jeremy Lyons IKR ? I read that and was like " Umm ya'll aren't watching the same Crown as I am LOL " That entire first season was about PP (pun intended) screwing around. I noticed something in this video no one else seems to have commented on yet............ When Stephen Ward was mentioned, they didn't mention that one of those Royals that were involved with scandal was Phillip ( Porfumo Affair )
As an Elvis fan the last sentence really caught my eye..Elvis died I believe partly because of his so called friends so sad 😢💔 sorry to get off the track but that sentence did it. Cheers
She was attractive, but no way the most beautiful woman in the world, not even in England. She was about 4 foot 11 inches tall, so hardly a beauty physically and from this shows she was not beautiful inside either. The Queen must have been so embarrassed by her. The only one she loved was herself.
Perhaps if there were more to her as a human being than a stomach on two legs she would have been more admired. To be nothing else in life but a collection of appetites makes one hard to get excited about except to exceptionally dull people.
Sadly, your mental health doesn’t care about all the nice things you have, how spoiled you are, how “fun” your life appears to others. That’s usually when you’re at your worst, when most would think you’re at your best or close to it.
Bro imagine the pressure of the whole world watching you. 24/7. Every single day. For any small thing you do. The smallest thing. Imagine representing one of the biggest nations in the WORLD. She can sleep till 11. That’s all good with me. Cause if I was in her position, my G, I wouldn’t be able to do ANYTHING that she is able to do.
Exactly what i was thinking when they said that. I served her once during an interval at the Haymarket Theatre Royal and she drunk 3 whiskies in 20 minutes. Did not even look at me once each time I served her or even said a word. Just handed me her empty glass and other people ordered for her. This was in 1997. As it is a royal theatre there were photos of the queen here and there. And she was served in the Royal Room.
@@elizabethhayward570 people who rely on drink like that have mental probs reglass of wealth it's a mental issue the brain takes over when they are alone they mull things over and keep drinkingl
