The Queen's cousin reveals what she is really like

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The Queen's first cousin gives the BBC an insight into what life is like inside the Royal Family.

Margaret Rhodes was a bridesmaid for the Queen when she married Prince Phillip in 1947 and her aunt the Queen Mother called her a 'third daughter'.

She has been at every key royal event for more than 50 years and has recorded her experiences in a book.

Mrs Rhodes tells Radio 5 live's Victoria Derbyshire what she talks about with Her Majesty.

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