Princess Margaret Sister Of Queen Elizabeth

Princess margaret the younger sister of queen elizabeth ii was known for being very different from her more straight laced sister.

Princess margaret sister of queen elizabeth. 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. Princess margaret countess of snowdon ci gcvo cd margaret rose. Princess margaret also known as the countess of snowdon was queen elizabeth iis younger and only sibling. The younger sister of queen elizabeth ii princess margaret became known for an independent streak her reputation bolstered by a controversial relationship with royal equerry peter townsend.

She was known as one of the royal familys most vivacious characters and fans are learning more about her thanks to netflixs the crown. 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. She was the younger sister and only sibling of queen elizabeth ii. The first two seasons of the netflix series showcased margarets younger years which were full of heartbreak loneliness and wild nights out in the chic london arts scene of the 1950s leading to a renewed cultural interest in the royal.

Margaret spent much of her childhood with her parents and sister. Her life changed dramatically at the age of six when her paternal uncle king edward viii abdicated to marry divorcee wallis simpson. Known in the press for her vivacious personality and antics margaret was an enthusiastic party princess drinking smoking and cultivating friendships with a variety of celebrities actors and musicians. Long before the rebellious prince harry came on to the scene princess margaret the younger sister of queen elizabeth ii established herself as the royal familys wild child.

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