Slightly different book than most – but loved it. I do love the royal family and have watched lots and lots of documentaries about the Royals. This book focussed more on Ann but there were lots of stories and references to Princess Margeret, one of my favourite royals. The book looks back on the life of Ann being Princess Margaret’s Lady in Waiting and more importantly her friend. So stretching back over many years. 

I love the honesty that Ann brings to this book, explaining her son’s struggles with his mental health and drug addiction. Also how unhappy she was in her marriage and how her life was difficult in many ways that we couldn’t imagine. 

What I found fascinating is how much I was rooting for Ann and felt for her, the book certainly wasn’t written to get sympathy but a part of me really did feel sorry for her. 

I always say that mental health does not discriminate and this book clearly proves it – the book clearly describes many individuals who were struggling with their mental health, and possibly not recognised at the time. 

Setting the book aside, one thing that I have never understood is people thinking that just because you have money you can struggle with your mental health. If you didn’t know who was writing this book you wouldn’t realise the privileged life that Ann has, when explaining her struggles. It was honest, raw and unpretentious.

This book captured friendship and honour something I feel us females do so well! We route for each and no matter who is who, friendships can be precious.  

Most of all what I loved about this book was being on the “inside” of royal life, providing me with a glimpse through the keyhole of life in the palace and on Mustique Island. 

For me it was a feel good book that gave me my royal family fix!