Princess Margaret, Countess Of Snowdon
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| Gender | Female |
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| Death | 21 years ago |
| Children | Lady Sarah Chatto |
| David Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowdon | |
| Date of birth | August 21,1930 |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Born | Glamis Castle |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | February 9,2002 |
| Died | King Edward Ⅶ's Hospital |
| London | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Height | 155 (cm) |
| Spouse | Antony Armstrong-Jones |
| Grandchildren | Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones |
| Samuel Chatto | |
| Arthur Robert Nathaniel Chatto | |
| Margarita Armstrong-Jones | |
| Charles Armstrong-Jones | |
| Awards | Royal Victorian Chain |
| Order of the Crown | |
| Date of burial | February 15, 2002 |
| Siblings | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Niece | Anne, Princess Royal |
| Parents | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother |
| George VI | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 406858 |
Princess Margaret, Countess Of Snowdon Life story
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, CI, GCVO, GCStJ, CD was the younger daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. She was the younger sister and only sibling of Queen Elizabeth II and the only maternal aunt of King Charles III.
Biography of Princess Margaret.Countess of Snowdon
Princess Margaret.Countess of Snowdon (born Margaret Rose; 21 August 1930 9 February 2002) was the younger daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom and the only sibling of Queen Elizabeth II.
Personal Life
Margaret was born on 21 August 1930 in Glamis Castle.Scotland.She was educated privately at home and attended institutions such as the Royal Academy of Music.Margaret was known for her sometimes controversial private life.She had an 8-year relationship with Peter Townsend.a Royal Air Force officer 17 years her senior.which caused much consternation in the 1950s.
Royal Engagements
As a member of the Royal Family.Margaret undertook a number of official engagements.She served as a bridesmaid at the weddings of her sister.Princess Elizabeth.and her cousin.Princess Alexandra.in 1947 and 1963 respectively.Margaret also accompanied her family on a number of overseas tours.including visits to Canada and the United States in 1951 and to the Commonwealth in 1956.
Marriage and Family
Margaret married the photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones.1st Earl of Snowdon.in 1960 and the couple had two children: David.Viscount Linley.and Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones.The couple divorced in 1978.
Charity Work
Throughout her life.Margaret was involved in a range of charitable work.She was the patron of a number of charities.including the Imperial Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.the Royal British Legion.and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
Artistic Pursuits
In addition to her royal duties.Margaret had a keen interest in the arts.She was an accomplished pianist and had an avid interest in theatre.film and ballet.She was also a patron of the Royal Ballet and Sadler s Wells Theatre.
Important Event
On 8 February 2002.Princess Margaret died at King Edward VII s Hospital in London after suffering a stroke.Her funeral was held on 18 February 2002 at St.George s Chapel.Windsor Castle.
Interesting Fact
The Princess was known for her love of entertaining.with parties at Kensington Palace.her London residence.becoming legendary.She also had a great love of fashion and was known for her chic sense of style.
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon Photos
