Princess Margaret Blames King Charles for Issues in Diana’s Marriage

Princess Margaret criticized her nephew’s treatment of Princess Diana, according to a royal biographer. Hugo Vickers relayed the comments to Filmogaz.com.

Allegations of undermining

Margaret said Charles undermined Diana from the start and offered little support. She added that he later became difficult over the children, which stirred major problems.

Comparison with her own marriage

She compared Diana’s situation to her marriage to Tony, Lord Snowdon. Margaret said she experienced similar patterns of being undermined by her husband.

Sandringham and Christmas 1993

Margaret discouraged Diana from returning to Sandringham for Christmas 1993. She admitted she wanted Diana to stay away during that holiday.

Source and context

Hugo Vickers recorded these remarks in his account of royal conversations. Vickers’s notes suggest that Margaret blames Charles and links his behavior to issues in Diana’s marriage.

Filmogaz.com published the biographer’s reporting. The comments provide a candid family perspective on tensions within the royal household.