‘A remarkable life, remarkably told‘

‘A funny, sometimes tragic and disarmingly frank memoir . . . Lady in Waiting is gentle, wise, unpretentious, but above all inspiring‘

‘A candid, witty and stylish memoir’

‘The insider memoir of the year‘

‘A startling, rare, beguiling insight into a lost world of royalty and celebrity with as many tears as there are titles‘

‘Marvellous book . . . one’s eyes were on stalks’

‘Discretion and honour emerge as the hallmarks of Glenconner’s career as a royal servant, culminating in this book which manages to be both candid and kind.’

‘[An] astounding memoir’

‘Remarkable . . . If your jaw doesn’t drop at least three times every chapter, you’ve not been paying proper attention’

‘It’s a total hoot – I couldn’t put it down‘

‘A romp of an autobiography‘

‘I couldn’t put it down. Funny and touching – like looking through a keyhole at a lost world’

‘Lady Glenconner’s life story is a combination of royal magic, personal tragedy and resilient survival. With humour, courage and preternatural poise, she at last tells the story of her uniquely fascinating life’

‘Anne Glenconner has written a remarkable memoir – containing, at last, a genuine portrait of Princess Margaret from one who knew her well. But this book is poignant too, and through the pages shine her courage and good-humoured acceptance of her demons and tragedies’

‘An absolute hoot‘

‘This memoir made me laugh, wince, cry and gasp. For anyone who craves a bracing dose of the older generation’s stiff upper lip, Anne Glenconner provides it.’

‘Wonderful‘

‘It’s impossible not to admire her fortitude . . . funny and sometimes dazzling‘

‘Rollicking . . . [Lady in Waiting] paints such a rich picture of the aristocracy it’s impossible not to marvel at the institution, both in admiration and horror’

‘This outlandish memoir drips with royal tidbits . . . but it’s also insightful on the more damaging aspects of being a member of the British aristocracy. Sobering – and terrific fun‘

‘One of the most enjoyable books of 2019 . . . Anne Glenconner, now 87, captures a lost world in which she waited (with remarkable good grace) on Princess Margaret. Sometimes the best view of history is given by the minor characters’

‘The author reads her own words in indomitable fashion, and anyone who enjoyed Craig Brown’s life of Glenconner’s former employer, Ma’am Darling, will find this fascinating.’

‘This year’s Ma’am Darling – the perfect book to curl up on the sofa with.’

‘This riveting read will leave you open-mouthed and hungry for more.’

‘Fascinating and beautifully written . . . I can’t recommend [Glenconner’s] book high enough’

‘Captivating‘

‘Beyond admirable‘

‘Riveting life‘

‘Lady in Waiting has made me laugh and cry several times. I raced through it in 4 days. Book heaven‘

‘Such a moving book’

‘A riotous social document and a beautifully written account of a vivid life superbly lived‘