Princess Margaret’s vision may be impaired permanently, some suspect, following reports that her March stroke may have been more serious than originally believed. The Princess remained at home last weekend, missing out on the Queen’s 75th birthday party, and has cancelled her upcoming customary Mustique holiday.
The extent of the damage to her eyesight, however, remains in doubt. “It is a fairly mobile condition in the sense that it comes and goes,” a royal insider said. “It is not a static blindness. We’re all hoping this is only temporary, but only time will tell.”
“Princess Margaret is categorically not blind as was reported,” says the Princess’ authorised biographer Christopher Warwick. “We are talking about blurred vision and one eye is better than the other. But her morale is very good and the last time I saw her she was on cracking form.”
The palace has remained mum on her condition, saying only: “It will be some time before we know the full effects…She will not be taking part in any official engagements in the near future.”
The Queen’s sister suffered her first stroke three years ago while on holiday in the Caribbean. She has been plagued by health problems of late, including a reported bout with depression and serious burns on her feet. She did appear to be on the mend, joining friends for dinner and making a public appearance, before a stroke in late March set her back.
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