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Princess Margaret Disliked Champagne, According to Former Lady-in-Waiting

Lady Glenconner's new book recounts anecdotes about Princess Margaret's candid opinions, including her aversion to champagne.

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Princess Margaret Disliked Champagne, According to Former Lady-in-Waiting

Princess Margaret, a prominent member of the British royal family, reportedly held a strong aversion to champagne, viewing it as a beverage that caused unpleasant breath. This anecdote is shared by Lady Anne Glenconner, Princess Margaret's former lady-in-waiting, in her new book.

Lady Glenconner's book, which promises a collection of royal anecdotes, highlights this particular sentiment of the late princess. According to Glenconner, Princess Margaret often remarked that champagne made people's breath smell of "poo." The former lady-in-waiting suggests that this is a consequence one might not notice while drinking the champagne themselves.


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