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rpannier

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8. I've often thought it was because of her sister Margaret

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 07:49 AM

12 hrs ago

Margaret was a bright and talented woman, who was cursed as being the second child. The Queen recognized Margaret's frustrations and I've read it bothered her. I think some of the feeling/understanding was what made her so supportive of Andrew, and possibly blinded her to his failures

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He was her favorite... hlthe2b 14 hrs ago #1

Coupled with pragmatism. no_hypocrisy 14 hrs ago #2

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I've often thought it was because of her sister Margaret rpannier 12 hrs ago #8

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I believe with all due respect, PCIntern 10 hrs ago #15

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