Why did Thatcher out Anthony Blunt?

Ms Rani said: “Royal feathers were ruffled soon after Thatcher became Prime Minister, when she discovered that the Queen’s former art adviser and Palace employee Sir Anthony Blunt had been a Soviet spy. She continued: “Thatcher thought the cover-up was unacceptable and publicly exposed Blunt in November 1979.

Why was Anthony Blunt granted immunity?

Blunt was offered immunity in exchange for a confession and cooperation in ongoing investigations. Carter writes that between his confession in 1964 and his eventual exposure in 1979, Blunt did his best to avoid the Queen while carrying out his work for the royal family.

What did Anthony Blunt do to the Queen?

Anthony Blunt worked as the Surveyor of the Queen’s Pictures from 1945 to 1972, which consisted of looking after the Royal Collection’s artwork. During his time working for the royal family, he was awarded a knighthood, with the family none-the-wiser that Anthony was a Soviet spy.

How did Margaret Thatcher find out about Anthony Blunt?

Though he had confessed years prior, Blunt was publicly exposed as a former spy in 1979 by Margaret Thatcher during a speech in the House of Commons, though by then he hadn’t worked as a spy for 30 years. He said: “This was a gradual process and I find it very difficult to analyse.

Where is Anthony Blunt buried?

Putney Vale Cemetery and Crematorium, London, United Kingdom
Anthony Blunt/Place of burial

Is Anthony Blunt still alive?

Deceased (1907–1983)
Anthony Blunt/Living or Deceased

Was Anthony Blunt Princess Margaret’s husband?

After being engaged once before, Princess Margaret eventually found love again in 1958. Princess Margaret’s husband was Antony Armstrong-Jones, a photographer, and most importantly, a commoner. Their marriage was historic for many reasons, although their 18-year marriage was littered with infidelity.

What did Anthony Blunt blackmail Philip with?

Anthony Blunt gave his Russian spymasters a collection of Royal letters so compromising, it could have been used to blackmail the Windsors, according to a leading figure in the KGB.

Where are Anthony Blunt ashes scattered?

Anthony Blunt

Birth	26 Sep 1907 Bournemouth, Bournemouth Unitary Authority, Dorset, England
Death	26 Mar 1983 (aged 75) Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Burial	Putney Vale Cemetery and Crematorium Putney Vale, London Borough of Wandsworth, Greater London, England
Memorial ID	6821179 · View Source

What Anthony blunts job?

Spy
Art HistorianCuratorScreenwriterHochschullehrer
Anthony Blunt/Professions