The Honourable Lady Margaret Rhodes is one of the queen's closest relatives and a childhood playmate. She describes in her book, "The Final Curtsey," how the grownups played silly games such as 'Are you there Moriarty?' Two people, blindfolded, lie on the ground with cushions, trying to hit each other when they answer.
Margaret Rhodes on her cousin, the queen —
The Honourable Lady Margaret Rhodes is one of the queen's closest relatives and a childhood playmate. She describes in her book, "The Final Curtsey," how the grownups played silly games such as 'Are you there Moriarty?' Two people, blindfolded, lie on the ground with cushions, trying to hit each other when they answer.
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Rhodes was also one of the queen's bridesmaids. The pair are pictured at Garden House, Rhodes' home in Windsor, England.
Margaret Rhodes on her cousin, the queen —
Rhodes was also one of the queen's bridesmaids. The pair are pictured at Garden House, Rhodes' home in Windsor, England.
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Rhodes pictured with the Queen Mother in 1982.
Margaret Rhodes on her cousin, the queen —
Rhodes pictured with the Queen Mother in 1982.
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Rhodes playing in a tug of war with Princess Elizabeth and her sister, Princess Margaret.
Margaret Rhodes on her cousin, the queen —
Rhodes playing in a tug of war with Princess Elizabeth and her sister, Princess Margaret.
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At a shooting party, Windsor
Margaret Rhodes on her cousin, the queen —
At a shooting party, Windsor
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Rhodes and the queen in Balmoral, Her Majesty's Scottish residence.
Margaret Rhodes on her cousin, the queen —
Rhodes and the queen in Balmoral, Her Majesty's Scottish residence.
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Rhodes sits resting with the Queen during a trek through deer-stalking area at Balmoral.
Margaret Rhodes on her cousin, the queen —
Rhodes sits resting with the Queen during a trek through deer-stalking area at Balmoral.
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