Edwards Anne - Matriarch Queen Mary and the House of Windsor

Both the writing and editing of this book have been a unique and unforgettable experience. So many people came forward and gave unstintingly of their time, wisdom, and talent. To my good fortune I had access to the great talents of two editors, Ion Trewin at Hodder and Stoughton, London, and Harvey Ginsberg of William Morrow, New York, both artists in their field. I shall be ever grateful for their incisive editorial criticism and for their staunch belief in this book and in its author.

Additionally I owe a great debt to Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, Editorial Director of Burkes Peerage, Ltd, for the endless hours he devoted to this book as Royal Expert Supreme and for his detailed and lively notations which helped me to understand the complicated relationships of the Royal Family.

At Hodder and Stoughton I want also to thank Mary Lou Nesbitt, Ion Trewins able assistant and a young woman who gave graciously of her time and energy. My gratitude as well to Fiona Lindsey and to Hugh Vickers for their kind help.

Scores of historians, royal observers, librarians, and archivists assisted me in my research and I owe them my deepest gratitude. My many thanks as well to those members of Queen Marys Household who shared their memories with me.

This book would never have seen life without the loving care my two marvellous agents lavished upon it. Mitch Douglas, my American agent, has always been there when I needed him. For ten years his belief in me has never flagged and his encouragement has seen me through some mighty rough patches. Hilary Rubinstein, my English agent, has represented me since I wrote my first book, nineteen years ago. If I have never told him how much his help and enthusiasm have meant to me, I do so now.

During the three long years it has taken to write this book, my husband, Stephen Citron, has been my constant companion. His perceptive editorial eye, his unfailing support, and his cheerful forbearance make me realize what an extraordinary gentleman I have married.

Last, but certainly not least, I owe a debt of thanks for the great assistance given me by my secretary, Barbara Howland.

ANNE EDWARDS

Blandings Way

Christmas, 1983

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