A bombshell new account from within the royal household has painted a deeply unsettling portrait of Princess Margaret, depicting her as a deeply unhappy and often 'sadistic' figure who tormented her staff.
The shocking claims, detailed by a former senior royal aide, describe a woman of immense contradiction—charming and witty in public, yet capable of stunning cruelty behind palace doors. Her volatile temper and impossible demands created an atmosphere of constant anxiety for those who served her.
A Life of Petty Cruelties and Impossible Demands
The insider recounts incidents designed to humiliate and assert dominance. She was known to deliberately drop her lipstick on the floor and command a footman to pick it up, only to drop it again repeatedly for her own amusement. This 'sadistic' power play reduced young staff members to tears.
Her demands were legendary and often nonsensical. She once insisted that a heater be installed in the trees above her outdoor dining area at Kensington Palace to keep her warm, regardless of the practicality or cost.
The Volatile Temper of a 'Spoiled' Princess
Biographer Christopher Wilson suggests this behaviour stemmed from a deep-seated unhappiness. As the younger sister to the Queen, Margaret was a royal without a true purpose, her once-significant role diminishing over time. Wilson describes her as 'the most spoiled woman in the world,' a personality forged by a lifetime of having every whim catered to without consequence.
This spoilt nature manifested in furious outbursts. Staff lived in fear of her wrath, which could be triggered by the smallest inconvenience, from a misplaced item to perceived slights.
A Glimpse Behind the Gilded Curtain
These revelations provide a stark contrast to her public image as a glamorous and rebellious royal icon. They expose the grim reality of serving a profoundly dissatisfied individual who wielded her privilege as a weapon. The account serves as a sobering reminder of the human dynamics—and dysfunctions—that exist behind the polished facade of monarchy, revealing a princess who was as troubled as she was troublesome.
