Margaret Thatcher reportedly engaged in two extramarital affairs, as revealed in a recent book. The former British Prime Minister, who was married to Denis Thatcher for over five decades, allegedly had a romantic entanglement early in her political career as a Member of Parliament and another liaison with a different political figure.
Author Tina Gaudoin, in her book titled “The Incidental Feminist,” also discloses that Mrs. Thatcher maintained an “extracurricular friendship” with a close aide who made physical contact during social gatherings. Descriptions of Mrs. Thatcher as unexpectedly alluring emerged during Gaudoin’s research, with individuals noting her captivating presence and aura when she entered a room.
Gaudoin’s investigation unearthed accounts from various sources, including former Tory minister Jonathan Aitken, suggesting that Mrs. Thatcher was romantically involved with an individual early in her time as a parliamentarian and potentially later with Sir Humphrey Atkins, a former Conservative MP and Cabinet minister under Thatcher.
Regarding Atkins, Aitken remarked on the prevalent rumors at the time speculating about his relationship with Mrs. Thatcher, emphasizing Atkins’ attractiveness but questioning his political acumen. Another political figure mused on Atkins’ career advancement despite perceived shortcomings, hinting at underlying reasons.
Insiders shared with Gaudoin that Lord Bell, Mrs. Thatcher’s PR chief, mentioned an intimate rapport with her, including physical gestures during dinners. However, Gaudoin clarified that these interactions likely did not escalate to significant levels. Lord Moore, the authorized biographer of Mrs. Thatcher, acknowledged previous rumors about Atkins but highlighted the lack of concrete evidence supporting them.
During a discussion at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Gaudoin also asserted that Mr. Thatcher shared a notably close friendship with former model Mandy Rice-Davies post-Mrs. Thatcher’s tenure as Prime Minister. Rice-Davies, a central figure in the Profumo affair, had connections to Christine Keeler, whose affair with War Secretary John Profumo led to political consequences.
Gaudoin’s findings included correspondence between Mr. Thatcher and Rice-Davies, marked by affectionate letters addressing her as “Mandy dear” and discussing shared interests in military history and potential vacation plans.
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