As the first Royal wedding to be televised live from Westminster Abbey, it gripped the attention of the British nation. The groom was the first commoner to marry into senior royalty for centuries.
A chain-smoker with a knack for withering put downs, Princess Margaret has become synonymous with a very specific brand of royal rebellion. Her morning routine, which comprised having breakfast in bed, listening to the radio for two hours and having a bath with a vodka cocktail, is the stuff of legend.
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The UK needs to focus on growth rather than cutting inflation, one of Britain’s most successful businessmen has warned as official figures show the country is on the brink of recession.