Margaret Thatcher's wife is not happy with McCartney's invitation

LONDON – Most guests would be very happy to see Paul McCartney come to a shindig. But this was not the case with Denis Thatcher in 1988 when planning a gala reception at 10 Downing Street.

Recently published documents show that the late husband of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has put a question mark

Newspapers, published Saturday, show Denis Thatcher putting marks next to the guests he approved and question marks next to those with whom he was less comfortable.

offer an explanation of why he questioned the Beatle. In a note, he wrote that he did not see any inconvenience in inviting guests who did not support the prime minister, but in questioning those who had publicly criticized his wife

. Of course, everyone who comes to receptions is necessarily on our side, I find it both unpleasant and embarrbading to entertain those who publicly insult the Prime Minister. "

The documents show that he also questioned the inclusion of naturalist David Attenborough, starring Sebastien Coe and singer Shirley Bbadey, best known for the title "Goldfinger".

He had no problem with d & # 39; Other personalities, including composer Andrew Lloyd-Webber and actress Judi Dench.He also showed that he approved the inclusion of Rolf Harris, a popular TV artist who was convicted of badual violence against young people girls decades later

Recently published documents also show that Margaret Thatcher loaned her teddy bear to Teddy Bear Museum in Stratford. on-Avon in 1988 so that it can be exposed

The Margaret Thatcher Foundation is gradually publishing its private files. The public will be able to see much of the archive from Monday on www.margaretthatcher.org.