[33], At the end of the war in 1945, Margaret appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace with her family and Prime Minister Winston Churchill. King Edward VIII, abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry commoner Wallis Simpson, making their father King George VI. The Church of England refused to bless the engagement, and then newly-crowned Queen Elizabeth II insisted that the couple wait for a year before tying the knot. She had flings with such high-profile figures as Anthony Barton (a wine producer) and Robin Douglas-Home (a former prime minister’s nephew). [59], Randolph Churchill was concerned about rumours involving Archbishop Fisher with Princess Margaret's plans with Townsend. In 1974, she invited him as a guest to the holiday home she had built on Mustique. She wore a famous Norman Hartnell-designed wedding gown, and paired it with the Poltimore Crown as a wedding tiara. [64] The Archbishop of Canterbury Geoffrey Fisher conducted the marriage service. [54] Churchill informed the Queen that the Dominion prime ministers were unanimously against the marriage and that Parliament would not approve a marriage that would be unrecognised by the Church of England unless Margaret renounced her rights to the throne. "[153], In her lifetime, Margaret's fortune was estimated to be around £20 million, with most of it being inherited from her father. [139][140], Margaret's coffin, draped in her personal standard, was taken from Kensington Palace to St James's Palace before her funeral. [9], At the time of her birth, she was fourth in the line of succession to the British throne. #throwbacksunday #notevenchristian #angelic #loveyouguys, On route to the Roof of the World #sevendaysintibet, The Crown Season 3: New Cast, Release Date And Princess Diana To Debut. "[30], Unlike other members of the royal family, Margaret was not expected to undertake any public or official duties during the war. Scroll to see their most dashing photos. Princess Margaret’s Handsome Grandsons Are All Grown Up And Looking Dapper, A post shared by Arthur Chatto (@artchatto), Relive Princess Margaret’s Life With These Stunning Vintage Photos Of The Young Countess, Meghan Markle Questioned By Royal Fans After Awkward Statement, Prince Harry Was Angry About Royal’s Statement On Princess Diana’s Inquest. On February 9, 2002, she died by the complications of the last of many strokes. To further discourage the relationship, Townsend was posted to Belgium away from the Princess. "[151], Margaret's acquaintance Gore Vidal, the American writer, wrote: "She was far too intelligent for her station in life. Through her 2 children, Princess Margaret has 4 grandchildren. Princess Margaret involved her children in her world. [50], Peter Townsend was appointed Comptroller of her mother's restructured household. [97] A year later she had a one-month liaison with Robin Douglas-Home, a nephew of former British Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home. Though Princess Margaret has lived an outrageous lifestyle as a royal, she is well-remembered for her beauty, wit, and fearlessness. [92], Reportedly, Margaret had her first extramarital affair in 1966, with her daughter's godfather Anthony Barton, a Bordeaux wine producer. We are loving the positivity and can’t wait to see what these boys bring to the royal family down the road. Princess Margaret was an icon back in the day for the Royal Family, sporting her femininity and glam everywhere she went. Born in 1930, four years after the now Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret - also known as the Countess of Snowdon - never really played by the rules. Princess Margaret with her husband Antony Armstrong-Jones and their kids David and Lady Sarah. [24], Margaret was a Brownie in the 1st Buckingham Palace Brownie Pack, formed in 1937. [165][166], "Princess Margaret" redirects here. Margaret with her husband and two children. I have reached this decision entirely alone, and in doing so I have been strengthened by the unfailing support and devotion of Group Captain Townsend. Many congratulations to Harry and Meghan. [159] The Poltimore Tiara, which she wore for her wedding in 1960, sold for £926,400. Their divorce was the first in the royal family since 1901. "[52] The Queen was counselled by her private secretary, Sir Alan Lascelles, to post Townsend abroad, but she refused and instead transferred him from the Queen Mother's household to her own.

She was 71. Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, CI, GCVO, CD (Margaret Rose; 21 August 1930 – 9 February 2002) was the younger daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and the only sibling of Queen Elizabeth II. Observers often characterised Margaret as a spoiled snob capable of cutting remarks and hauteur. “She is her absolute favorite younger royal… They are hugely at ease in each other’s company. Sadly, Margaret and Antony's marriage was marred by countless rumours of extramarital affairs and the couple divorced in 1978.

On their wedding day, the bride wore a Bruce Robinson wedding gown that closely resembled Princess Margaret’s. [19], Crawford despaired at the attention Margaret was getting, writing to friends: "Could you this year only ask Princess Elizabeth to your party? She was Grand President of the St John Ambulance Brigade[92] and Colonel-in-Chief of Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps. Crawford, pp. In middle school he developed a passion for arts and crafts, and in his late teens he studied woodworking in a small town in Dorset. The Church would not recognise the marriage of a divorced woman with a living ex-husband as valid. Dominic Elliot, Billy Wallace, Colin Tennant (later Baron Glenconner),[61] and the future Prime Minister of Canada John Turner. Margaret was grief-stricken by her father's death and was prescribed sedatives to help her sleep. They share a sense of loyalty, fun, duty, and the ridiculous.” They’re so close, in fact, that the Mail has reported that Lady Sarah is the only guest Elizabeth invites to her favorite hideaway, Craigowan Lodge near Balmoral Castle. Her life, if not her actions, made the decisions and choices of her sister's children, three of whom divorced, easier than they otherwise would have been. The current Lord and Lady Snowdon have 2 children: Charles Patrick Inigo, the current Viscount Linley (titled so after his father’s accession to the Earldom of Snowdon), and Lady Margarita Elizabeth Rose. Sarah, on the other hand, is referred to as Lady Sarah Chatto. [124] Margaret remained close friends with them both. [64] Following the ceremony, the couple made the traditional appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Prince William Receives New Title From Queen Elizabeth, Prince William's New Royal Title 'Hit a Nerve' With Prince Harry, Janet Jackson Walks the Red Carpet in Look Inspired By the 1920s. [35] She had eight young bridesmaids, led by her niece, Princess Anne. Her divorce in 1978 received much negative publicity, and her private life was for many years the subject of intense speculation by media and royal-watchers. They divorced in 1978.

He apparently carried the Queen’s train at the Order of The British Empire service in 2012, so he’s definitely keeping in line for the royal family tradition! Arthur served as a Page of Honor to Elizabeth, so the Queen must be as fond of him as she is of Lady Sarah. [35] On 1 February 1947, she, Elizabeth and their parents embarked on a state tour of Southern Africa. [143] Her ashes were placed in the tomb of her parents, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (who died seven weeks after Margaret), in the King George VI Memorial Chapel in St George's Chapel two months later.

Soon after their marriage, the Lord and Lady Snowdon had 2 children: David Armstrong-Jones, and Sarah Chatto, neé Armstrong-Jones. [85] Other overseas tours included the United States in 1965, Japan in 1969 and 1979,[86] the United States and Canada in 1974,[87] Australia in 1975,[88] the Philippines in 1980,[89] Swaziland in 1981,[90] and China in 1987. Though she died nearly 20 years ago, her legacy continues to live on in her grandchildren. The registration of her birth was delayed for several days to avoid her being numbered 13 in the parish register. Theirs was the first divorce to happen in the royal family since 1901, and is credited for the subsequent destigmatization of royal divorces. Get to know Queen Elizabeth's sister and her children!

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