Princess Margaret's ex, Lord Snowdon, to write A tell-all book on the marriage!

Kate · January 07, 2008, 12:19:22 AM

Just read in the Telegraph that Lord Snowdon has been working for 4 years on a tell all book regarding his life, including the marriage to Princess Margaret..
Anyone have any opinions on this?

I think if he needs to write a book on HIS life, just do the highlights of his marriage when it was good. Another dead princess who is not here to defend herself.... :o

Nighthawk · January 07, 2008, 12:27:53 AM

after you posted that I had to find the article to read it :teehee:Lord Snowdon to tell all on Royal marriage

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Earl of Snowdon, 77, has decided to reveal all about his troubled marriage, his bitter rift with one of Princess Margaret's closest friends, and other aspects of his remarkable life.

cashing in huh :notamused:

sandy · January 07, 2008, 12:59:59 AM

That family seems in need of money.Viscount Linley was selling his late mother's property for $$$$$. Why doesn't Snowdon do a compilation of his photos instead of a kiss and tell.

Stix Chix · January 07, 2008, 03:46:01 AM

:o i doubt if the Queen likes this news......even if it's a nice book about her sister. he really shouldn't have written it. talk about pulling a Crawfie. :notamused: i wonder if he'll be welcomed at court any more?

heather · January 07, 2008, 04:49:30 AM

It should be an interesting read.

I am interested to see if he tells the complete truth, or just an airy fairy version.

Lila the Flirt · January 07, 2008, 07:58:56 AM

Not good!

moley · January 07, 2008, 05:50:42 PM

He can write a book ? I thought that is part of the prenap. for all royal members and staff.

kate J · January 07, 2008, 06:52:00 PM

Quote from: moley on January 07, 2008, 05:50:42 PM
He can write a book ? I thought that is part of the prenap. for all royal members and staff.

Was there a prenup? or contract? Do you know? If So Diana should probably have had one. There was never anything written about any one who married into royality having to deal with a prenup or contract, that I've come across...Correct me if I'm wrong!

moley · January 07, 2008, 11:45:54 PM

I thought I read some Place about the law in England when you work or Married into the royal family so most ex worker try to publish their memoires in The U.S

Miss Scarlett · January 08, 2008, 02:42:28 PM

^I think it is relatively new, among the staff anyway, that they must sign a confidentiality agreement stating they will never talk about the RF or publish anything. This was done (I think) in the wake of Paul Burrell...

moley · January 08, 2008, 03:35:33 PM

I see Thanks

lilibet80 · January 08, 2008, 07:32:03 PM

Quote from: Miss Scarlett on January 08, 2008, 02:42:28 PM
^I think it is relatively new, among the staff anyway, that they must sign a confidentiality agreement stating they will never talk about the RF or publish anything. This was done (I think) in the wake of Paul Burrell...

Actually after Crawfie's books most royal servants were asked to sign a confidentiality agreement and promise not to write books. However, they could go anywhere out of Great Britain and write, as did Leslie Player and others. Antony Armstrong-Jones has always been very discreet about his marriage to Princess Margaret. I am surprised that he is doing this as it will probably be the end of his relationship with the RF. He must be very hard up for money if he is doing such a thing. At least I hope that is the reason and nothing more.

heather · January 08, 2008, 08:44:57 PM

Since the Snowdon Family flogged off a lot of P Margaret's stuff, we can assume they need the money, especially now for legal fees for David.

Lillianna · January 19, 2008, 02:42:30 PM

I wonder what the Queen thinks about this? It's funny, I have not seen this anywhere else... I guess the press has decided to ignore the story, thus far?

Lord Snowdon and Princess Margaret

QuoteLord Snowdon has secretly spent four years co-operating on a new biography of his life which promises to be the most sensational royal book for years

QuoteNeither was faithful. In the past, Lord Snowdon, who was given his title the year after his marriage, has admitted to "flirtations" but the new book will reveal that they both pursued affairs even though they remained "deeply in love" for many years.

Diedera · January 19, 2008, 03:28:10 PM

I think these books about private lives, especially after one of the PRIVATE lives is over, are beyond tacky. Where have all the decent people gone?

Lillianna · January 19, 2008, 04:44:02 PM

^^They may all be dead, I fear, Diedera!

I was thinking the very same thing yesterday evening. Too much exposure and self-promotion nowadays. Everyone seems to suffer from am overwhelming desire to reveal everything about themselves, and to what end?