Hello
I was wondering. Why is is that Toria chose to move to Buckinghamshire and not stay in Norfolk after her mothers death? Theirs loads of lovely houses in Norfolk. Surely she would have peferred to have been closer to her brother at Sandringham and Maud at Appleton House? and no doubt she had friends on the estate she had grown up in. I think it's interesting.
Maybe she just wanted a complete change? I think she was very complex person (sadly she seems to be remembered for her sharp tongue the most).
There's a lovely story in Xenia's bio (whom she was
so supportive of) that she was invited by a friend of Xenias grandson whether she would like to go on a cycle ride, to which she gracefully excepted. Not knowing her identity he showed her all over the estate. Afterwards they had a photo taken. It was only years later that he realised who she was and that he had shown her around the estate she had grown up in and she never said a word!! Isn't that lovely?? Sorry i've not told the story very well but you get the general idea
My favourite picture of Toria. So stylish. The hat is just brilliant!!
EDIT: Interestingly my sister had a similiar hat and wore it to Wimbledon one year and we managed to spot her on television as a result
