New novel adapts Princess Margaret’s visit to Ireland

Moncrieff Highlights

Sep 10, 202600:13:57Society & Culture

In January 1965, Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon visited his sister’s home in Abbleyleix, County Laois. This visit did not go unnoticed: a bomb went off outside, leaving the group trapped without electricity… This is...

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