A bombshell royal biography has unearthed startling claims about Princess Margaret's health, suggesting she may have suffered from foetal alcohol syndrome due to Queen Elizabeth's drinking habits during pregnancy.
The revelations come from Craig Brown's new book 'Ma'am Darling: 99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret', which paints a troubling picture of how the Queen Mother's fondness for cocktails might have impacted her youngest daughter's development.
The Royal Secret
According to Brown's research, Princess Margaret displayed several classic symptoms of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), including:
- Distinctive facial features
- Learning difficulties
- Behavioural challenges
- Problems with impulse control
Medical experts quoted in the biography note these characteristics align with children exposed to alcohol in the womb.
A Life of Struggle
The book suggests these potential developmental issues may explain many of Margaret's well-documented personal struggles:
- Her turbulent romantic relationships
- Frequent emotional outbursts
- Difficulty maintaining friendships
- Substance abuse issues later in life
Brown's research indicates the Queen Mother was known to enjoy up to 30 cocktails per week during her pregnancies, a habit that was common among upper-class women in the 1930s when the dangers of drinking during pregnancy weren't understood.
Royal Health Revelations
This shocking revelation adds new context to understanding Princess Margaret's complex personality and the challenges she faced throughout her life. The biography suggests:
- Margaret's academic struggles may have been neurological rather than behavioural
- Her famous temper could have been a symptom rather than simple royal petulance
- The princess's later alcohol dependency might have been influenced by prenatal exposure
While the royal family has never commented on these claims, the biography provides compelling evidence that rewrites our understanding of one of the monarchy's most colourful characters.
