Lady Glenconner, formerly known as Lady Anne Coke, was born in July 1932 as the eldest daughter of The Hon Thomas Coke and Lady Elizabeth Leicester, who held the titles of the 5th earl and Countess of Leicester. She spent her childhood at Holkham Hall, their ancestral estate in Norfolk.
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In 1950, Lady Glenconner was presented at court and was named debutante of the year by Tatler magazine. Three years later, she was selected as one of the maids of honour at the Coronation of Elizabeth II.
Lady Glenconner married the Hon Colin Tennant, son of the 2nd Baron Glenconner, in 1956, and they had five children together. They remained married for 54 years until Lord Glenconner's death in 2010.
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In 1971, Lady Glenconner was appointed Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Margaret, a role she held until the princess's death in 2002. During this time, she also worked as a fundraiser for Refuge, a domestic abuse charity founded by Erin Pizzey.
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In 2019, Lady Glenconner's memoir, "Lady in Waiting," was published and became a worldwide bestseller. She followed this with her first novel, "Murder on Mustique," in 2020, and a second novel, "Haunting at Holkham," in 2021. Her latest book, "Whatever Next? - Lessons from an Unexpected Life," was published in 2022 and received widespread acclaim.
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Lady Glenconner currently resides in Norfolk, near the family estate, and is a frequent contributor to television,
radio, and press.
From the peaks of the Himalayas to the historic grounds of Hampton Court, The Picnic Papers by Lady Anne Glenconner invites readers to join in a delightful celebration of British picnicking, featuring stories and contributions from icons like Bryan Adams, Graham Norton, and HRH Princess Margaret, along with tales of unique picnic adventures, strong opinions, and a touch of nostalgia.​
