Mountbattens' Relationships with Key Figures

• The Mountbattens quickly formed a close relationship with Nehru, evidenced by a photo of them in a relaxed pose together five days after arriving in India.
• This easy relationship contrasted sharply with their interactions with Jinnah.
• The Mountbattens found Jinnah chilly, reserved, and unpleasant, and they failed to establish a close bond with him or his sister Fatima.
• There was a potential bonding moment when Jinnah made a joke about Edwina being a rose between two thorns, but it didn't lead to a closer relationship.
• The differing dynamics with Nehru and Jinnah likely stemmed from personality differences and the existing political climate.