Reflecting on the upcoming auction, Lady Glenconner commented: “I have had such great pleasure living with these wonderful objects, each telling their own fascinating story and I am delighted that they will soon be going on to new homes and their stories will enter a new chapter.’’

Charlie Thomas, Head of Private and Iconic Collections at Bonhams: commented:

“Royalty, glamour, and a roller-coaster marriage, Lady Glenconner has led an extraordinary life. Through her many books, across both fiction and nonfiction, she has become widely known for her incredible wit and exceptional strength. We are delighted to be able to offer highlights from her collection at Bonhams and help tell her Life in Objects.”

Some highlights from the collection include paintings by Thomas Smith of Derby and Victor Pasmore and a 9 carat gold Cartier box gift by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Among the notable items is Lady Glenconner’s wedding dress, designed by Norman Hartnell, accompanied by a photographer's print of Lady Glenconner taken by Anthony Armstrong-Jones.

For full details and a the list of auction items visit Bonhams.com