It marked the first divorce in the royal family in 400 years, so one can only assume that came with a lot of press problems. Princess Margaret died on February 9, 2002, aged 71. On Feb. 6, 1952, King George died suddenly at the age of 56. [62][61][47] He may have been aware of his daughter's infatuation with the non-titled and non-wealthy Townsend, reportedly seeing the courtier reluctantly obey the princess's order to carry her up palace stairs after a party. [128], By the early 1970s, the Snowdons had drifted apart. "[79]—the press wondered why. "NOW – THE NATION WAITS" was a typical headline. [45] In January 1955 she made the first of many trips to the Caribbean, perhaps to distract, and as a reward for being apart, from Townsend. [80][81] A Gallup poll found that 59% of Britons approved of their marrying, with 17% opposed. Margaret Rose Bedford, 71, a former housemaid at Windsor Castle, said she cried when she heard of the princess' death. [181], Eden reportedly told the Queen in Balmoral when discussing Margaret and Townsend that, regardless of outcome, the monarchy would be damaged. [49][50] Most had titles and almost all were wealthy. [89] Following the ceremony, the couple made the traditional appearance on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. [82] As no announcement occurred—the Daily Mirror on 17 October showed a photograph of Margaret's left hand with the headline "NO RING YET! Her two children, David and Sarah, were with Princess Margaret when she died, and The Queen was kept fully informed of her sister's condition throughout the night. … Princess Margaret was taken to the hospital at 2:30 a.m. and died "peacefully in her sleep" four hours later. Daniela Elser news.com.au … LONDON – Princess Margaret, the high-spirited and unconventional sister of Queen Elizabeth II, died Saturday after a life that echoed with regret and thwarted love. People who came into contact with her could be perplexed by her swings between frivolity and formality. He advised Eden that the 1772 Act was flawed and might not apply to Margaret anyway. Margaret had a close relationship with her sister, Queen Elizabeth II – but fought with her as a child. [75] Churchill arranged for Townsend's assignment as air attaché at the British Embassy in Brussels; he was sent on 15 July 1953, before Margaret's return from Rhodesia on 30 July. [182] At the time of her death Margaret received £219,000 from the Civil List. [98] As a wedding present, Colin Tennant gave her a plot of land on his private Caribbean island, Mustique. With new faces comes a new exploration into the royals' lives (for better or worse)—which, of course, includes Princess Margaret. [91][92] She reportedly accepted his proposal a day after learning from Townsend that he intended to marry a young Belgian woman,[46] Marie-Luce Jamagne, who was half his age and greatly resembled Margaret. Her health gradually deteriorated in the final two decades of her life. She died one day after suffering another stroke which resulted in cardiac problems. [145] The rest of the tour drew demonstrations, and Margaret's security was doubled in the face of physical threats. The three-month-long visit was Margaret's first visit abroad, and she later claimed that she remembered "every minute of it". Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms.. Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth).Her father ascended the throne on the abdication of his brother King Edward VIII in 1936, from which time she was the heir presumptive. [29] Her contemporaries thought she was spoiled by her parents, especially her father,[30] who allowed her to take liberties not usually permissible, such as being allowed to stay up to dinner at the age of 13. [94], Margaret married Armstrong-Jones at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 1960. "[7] King George V disliked the name Ann but approved of the alternative "Margaret Rose". 99–101, The Queen quoted by Princess Margaret, in Warwick, p. 186, Princess Margaret, 31 October 1955, quoted in Warwick, p. 205, Heald, p. 112: "looked strikingly like Princess Margaret"; Warwick, p. 223: "more than a passing resemblance to the Princess", See, for example, Roy Strong quoted in Heald, p. 191, Princess Margaret at no time assumed the title "Princess Margaret, Mrs Antony Armstrong-Jones" (see e.g. When did Princess Margaret die? [73][71], Prince Philip was reportedly the most opposed to Townsend in the royal family, while Margaret's mother and sister wanted her to be happy but could not approve of the marriage. [142] That October, while on a fundraising tour of the United States on behalf of the Royal Opera House, Margaret was seated at a dinner reception in Chicago with columnist Abra Anderson and Mayor Jane Byrne. [87] Barrymaine agreed that Margaret intended the statement to mean that she would never marry, but wrote that Townsend likely did not accept any such vow to him by the princess, and his subsequent departure from Britain for two years was to not interfere with her life. [89] Margaret's wedding dress was designed by Norman Hartnell and worn with the Poltimore tiara. Eden himself was sympathetic; "Exclusion from the Succession would not entail any other change in Princess Margaret's position as a member of the Royal Family", he wrote. [138] On 24 May 1978, the decree nisi for their divorce was granted. Her tour aboard Britannia to the British colonies in the Caribbean in 1955 created a sensation throughout the West Indies, and calypsos were dedicated to her. [51] Margaret was told by clerics that she would be unable to receive communion if she married a divorced man. [46] He was 15 years her senior and had two children from his previous marriage. She developed her skills at singing and playing the piano,[28] often show tunes from stage musicals. [43] "COME ON MARGARET! The press discussed "the world's most eligible bachelor-girl"[45] and her alleged romances with more than 30 bachelors,[46][47] including the Hon. [45][52] During her 21st birthday party at Balmoral in August 1951[53] the press was disappointed to only photograph Margaret with Townsend,[46] always in the background of pictures of royal appearances,[54][47] and to her parents a safe companion as Elizabeth's duties increased. [169], Princess Margaret's epitaph, which she wrote herself, is carved on a memorial stone in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle[170], Observers often characterised Margaret as a spoiled snob capable of cutting remarks and hauteur. [6], At the time of her birth, she was fourth in the line of succession to the British throne. "[80], Why a betrothal did not occur is unclear. [47] The Church of England Newspaper said that Margaret "is a dutiful churchwoman who knows what strong views leaders of the church hold in this matter",[54] but the Sunday Express—which had supported Edward and Wallis—asked, "IF THEY WANT TO MARRY, WHY SHOULDN'T THEY?". [150] In the 1970s, she suffered a nervous breakdown and was treated for depression by psychiatrist Mark Collins. Afterwards, both Elizabeth and Margaret joined the crowds outside the palace, incognito, chanting, "We want the King, we want the Queen! Queen Mary had recently died, and after the coronation of Elizabeth II the new Queen planned to tour the Commonwealth for six months. (This was a major plot point in season one of The Crown, if you remember. She was 71 years old. [16] King George described Elizabeth as his pride and Margaret as his joy. Princess Margaret, who was known for her glamorous lifestyle but troubled love life, died at 71 years old on February 9, 2002, after months of health … Leslie Weatherhead, President of the Methodist Conference, now criticized the proposed marriage. The baton is being passed on from two formidable actresses and I really don't want to let the side down. [144] Margaret, Anderson and Byrne all issued immediate denials,[143] but the damage was already done. [54], Churchill discussed the marriage at the 1953 Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference held with the coronation; the Statute of Westminster 1931 requires Dominion parliaments to also approve any Bill of Renunciation changing the line of succession. [122] Douglas-Home, who suffered from depression, died by suicide 18 months after the split with Margaret. 13. She died in London after suffering a final stroke on 9 February 2002. [159], Princess Margaret died in the King Edward VII's Hospital, London, at 06:30 (GMT) on 9 February 2002 at age 71, one day after having suffered another stroke that resulted in cardiac problems[160][149][118] and three days after the 50th anniversary of her father's death. [149] She began smoking cigarettes in her early teens and had continued to smoke heavily for many years thereafter. [77] Ninety-seven percent of Daily Mirror readers supported marriage, and a Daily Express editorial stated that even if the Archbishop of Canterbury was displeased, "she would best please the vast majority of ordinary folk [by finding] happiness for herself". The couple had two children (both born by Caesarean section at Margaret's request):[101] David, born 3 November 1961, and Sarah, born 1 May 1964. [89] The honeymoon was a six-week Caribbean cruise aboard the royal yacht Britannia. [62], Although foreign media speculated on Margaret and Townsend's relationship, the British press did not. [33] She had eight young bridesmaids, led by her niece, Princess Anne. [90] Armstrong-Jones proposed to Margaret with a ruby engagement ring surrounded by diamonds in the shape of a rosebud. The Queen’s sister was born on August 21, 1930. In Brussels, Townsend only said that "The word must come from somebody else". [12] The Yorks were perceived by the public as an ideal family: father, mother and children,[13] but unfounded rumours that Margaret was deaf and mute were not completely dispelled until Margaret's first main public appearance at her uncle Prince George's wedding in 1934. [51][43] The written statement, signed "Margaret", was the first official confirmation of the relationship. Princess Margaret became the first royal to divorce in over 400 years The queen wanted Margaret to end things with Llewellyn, but the princess felt he was a source of love and support she … '"I'm not," Margaret would say.' He joined a Belgian show jumping club and rode in races around Europe. [63] Margaret biographer Craig Brown stated that, according to a National Trust curator, Townsend requested the bedroom next to hers during a trip to Belfast in October 1947. A private service for family and friends was held six days later, on the 50th anniversary of her beloved father's own funeral. [47][43] According to a 1958 biography of Townsend by Norman Barrymaine and other accounts, Eden said that his government would oppose in Parliament Margaret retaining her royal status. He recalled a conversation with Margaret in which, discussing her public notoriety, she said: "It was inevitable, when there are two sisters and one is the Queen, who must be the source of honour and all that is good, while the other must be the focus of the most creative malice, the evil sister". During the war years, Margaret was considered too young to perform any official duties and instead continued her education. Her life changed dramatically at the age of six, when her paternal uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated to marry divorcée Wallis Simpson. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Police say FedEx gunman shot at random before dying by suicide, Louisville cop Jonathan Mattingly writing book about the night Breonna Taylor was killed, but Simon & Schuster drops out. [182] In June 2006, much of Margaret's estate was auctioned by Christie's to meet the tax and, in her son's words, "normal family requirements such as educating her grandchildren",[183] though some of the items were sold in aid of charities such as the Stroke Association. Relationship rumors started when Princess Margaret removed a piece of fluff from his jacket at the Queen’s coronation.). The Duchess of York originally wanted to name her second daughter Ann Margaret, as she explained to Queen Mary in a letter: "I am very anxious to call her Ann Margaret, as I think Ann of York sounds pretty, & Elizabeth and Ann go so well together. Helena Bonham Carter is blessing everyone with her talents on season three of Netflix’s The Crown. [15] When Queen Mary insisted upon the importance of education, the Duchess of York commented, "I don't know what she meant. [36] The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Church received much of the popular anger toward the end of the relationship. On 31 October 1955, Margaret issued a statement: I would like it to be known that I have decided not to marry Group Captain Peter Townsend. ", "How accurate is The Crown? [54][69], The constitutional crisis that the proposed marriage caused was public. She was 71. By 2001 the Princess had suffered several strokes, lost sight in … [174] Former governess Marion Crawford wrote in her memoir: "Impulsive and bright remarks she made became headlines and, taken out of their context, began to produce in the public eye an oddly distorted personality that bore little resemblance to the Margaret we knew. But mindful of the Church's teachings that Christian marriage is indissoluble, and conscious of my duty to the Commonwealth, I have resolved to put these considerations before others. [85][43][68], Papers released in 2004 to the National Archives disagree. But unlike some of The Crown’s real-life counterparts who have to deal with the show's effect on their current lives, Princess Margaret does not. Princess Margaret, in full Princess Margaret Rose Windsor, countess of Snowdon, (born August 21, 1930, Glamis Castle, Scotland—died February 9, 2002, London, England), British royal, the second daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (from 1952 Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) and the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II. The Prince of Wales paid tribute to his aunt in a television broadcast. The Queen’s sister was born on August 21, 1930. On February 9, 2002, Princess Margaret passed away, aged 71, from cardiac problems following a stroke. [47] The following month her father underwent surgery for lung cancer, and Margaret was appointed one of the Counsellors of State who undertook the King's official duties while he was incapacitated. [65], After resigning from the RAF and travelling around the world for 18 months Townsend returned in March 1958; he and Margaret met several times, but could not avoid the press ("TOGETHER AGAIN") or royal disapproval. It was thought to be due to her serious smoking habit. [172] Their letters, however, provide no indication of friction between them. [43] The number of her official engagements increased (they included a tour of Italy, Switzerland, and France), and she joined a growing number of charitable organisations as president or patron.[44]. [186] The Poltimore Tiara, which she wore for her wedding in 1960, sold for £926,400. On Feb. 9, 2002, Princess Margaret died at the King Edward VII Hospital in London after suffering another stroke. The princess said that she fell in love with the equerry during the 1947 South Africa tour, where they often went riding together. [21], Margaret was a Brownie in the 1st Buckingham Palace Brownie Pack, formed in 1937. Princess Margaret expected her inner circle to call her "ma’am" or "ma’am darling," demanding a level of respect, according to Biography.com. [115] She was president of the National Society[115] and of the Royal Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Invalid Children's Aid Nationwide (also called 'I CAN'). She died on 9 February 2002, aged 71 – three days after the 50th anniversary of the death of her father, King George … [46], Margaret met the photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones at a supper party in 1958. [103], Among Margaret's first official engagements was launching the ocean liner Edinburgh Castle in Belfast in 1947. [47] Billy Wallace, sole heir to a £2.8 million (£74 million today) fortune and an old friend, was reportedly Margaret's favorite date during the mid-1950s. Princess Margaret's later life was affected … Acting Prime Minister Rab Butler asked that "deplorable speculation" end, without mentioning Margaret or Townsend. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. The Church would consider any children from the marriage to be illegitimate. [161][162], Margaret's coffin, draped in her personal standard, was taken from Kensington Palace to St James's Palace before her funeral. [41] A celebrated beauty known for her glamour and fashion sense, Margaret was often featured in the press at balls, parties, and nightclubs[42] with friends who became known as the "Margaret Set". 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It was never the big thing on her part that people claim". With few duties (the sinecure was abolished after him), Townsend improved his French and horsemanship. [47], When Townsend and Margaret's relationship began is unclear. [88] Their love letters are in the Royal Archives and will not be available to the public until 100 years after Margaret's birth, February 2030. Her father was the Duke of York, the second son of King George V and Queen Mary. [47][51], The couple was not restricted on communicating by mail and telephone. In fact, the Royal Marriages Act of 1772 prohibited royals from marrying people of divorce without the sovereign ruler's permission, according to History.com. [62] The Queen was advised 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,[70] although Townsend did not accompany Margaret as planned on a tour of Southern Rhodesia. [74], The Daily Mirror on 28 October discussed The Times's editorial with the headline "THIS CRUEL PLAN MUST BE EXPOSED". He reportedly believed that his exile from Margaret would soon end,[51] their love was strong, and that the British people would support marrying. I simply hadn't the weight, I knew it, to counterbalance all she would have lost"[85] for what Kenneth Rose described as "life in a cottage on a Group Captain's salary". Christopher Bailey's Spring 2006 collection for Burberry was inspired by Margaret's look from the 1960s. The registration of her birth was delayed for several days to avoid her being numbered 13 in the parish register. [65] Townsend was so often near Margaret that gossip columnists overlooked him as a suitor for the princess. And the King will never leave. The marriage of Antony Armstrong-Jones, later Lord Snowdon, to Queen Elizabeth II’s younger sister, Princess Margaret, seemed at first like a fairy tale: together he and Margaret made the country’s most exciting, glamorous couple. [36] Later that year, Margaret was a bridesmaid at Elizabeth's wedding. She had suffered a stroke on Friday afternoon and, after developing heart problems, was taken to hospital in London in the early hours of Saturday morning. The last decade of Margaret’s life was mired with health problems. [173], Margaret could also be charming and informal. Margaret described their relationship as "a loving friendship". [135][136] Some politicians suggested removing Margaret from the civil list. Margaret would have been able to marry Townsend by removing her and any children from the marriage from the line of succession, and thus the Queen's permission would no longer be necessary. [148], The Princess's later life was marred by illness and disability. Furthermore to play siblings with my dear friend Imelda Staunton will be nothing short of a complete joy," Lesley wrote on Twitter. [24] They spent Christmas at Sandringham House before moving to Windsor Castle, just outside London, for much of the remainder of the war. [51] Harold Brooks-Baker said "In my opinion, this was the turning point to disaster for the royal family. Princess Margaret, the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II, has died "peacefully in her sleep" at the age of 71. [191][192] Lesley Manville will portray her in seasons 5 and 6 of The Crown. During the Second World War, the two sisters stayed at Windsor Castle despite suggestions to evacuate them to Canada. [156][157] By March 2001, strokes had left her with partial vision and paralysis on the left side. The British actress takes on the role Queen Elizabeth II’s rebel sister, Princess Margaret. 35–39, Crawford, pp. [189], Actresses who have portrayed Margaret include Lucy Cohu (The Queen's Sister, 2005), Katie McGrath (The Queen, 2009),[190] Ramona Marquez (The King's Speech, 2010), Bel Powley (A Royal Night Out, 2015), and Vanessa Kirby and Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown, 2016–present). [79][65] Women in the East End of London shouted "Go on, Marg, do what you want" at the princess. [193] The 2008 bank heist movie, The Bank Job, revolves around alleged photos of Margaret. [147] Margaret remained close friends with them both. She was a heavy smoker for most of her adult life and had a lung operation in 1985, a bout of pneumonia in 1993, and at least three strokes between 1998 and 2001. [ 145 ] the rest of the Order of St John Ambulance Brigade 115... Byrne all issued immediate denials, [ 51 ], Princess Margaret a... 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