valerie hobson was a popular british actress known for her icy-cool character portrayals. when Roye met her she was happily married to the film producer anthony havelock-allen. it came as a surprise to many people when they separated. Roye recalls an atmosphere of warmth and permanence at the havelock-allen home. later valerie hobson was married to john profumo, the conservative minister for war who fell from favour after an unfortunate and well documented scandal. throughout this trying period valerie hobson conducted herself with dignity and extraordinary resilience. she died this year and will, it is hoped, be remembered primarily for her screen presence.