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Lady and the scamp

ady Anne Glenconner, now in her late eighties and living quietly and happily in Norfolk, can measure out her earlier life in parties. The guest lists were a who’s who of toffs and celebrities: Mick and Bianca Jagger, David Bowie, Raquel Welch and various aristocrats. And, often, Princess Margaret, Glenconner’s lifelong friend and boss; she was one of the Princess’ ladies-in-waiting until Margaret’s death in 2002.

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