Princess Margaret Townsend Photo

Group captain peter wooldridge townsend cvo dso dfc bar 22 november 1914 19 june 1995 was a royal air force officer flying ace courtier and author.

Princess margaret townsend photo. 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. Peter townsend was seen as an unsuitable match for princess margaret image. Princess margaret countess of snowdon ci gcvo cd margaret rose. The scandalous photo of princess margaret that inspired the crown.

1955 press photo princess margaret capt. Her life changed dramatically at the age of six when her paternal uncle king edward viii abdicated to marry. 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. Peter townsend robert matthews princess margaret making her first appearance at public function since deciding against marrying capt.

He was equerry to king george vi from 1944 to 1952 and held the same position for queen elizabeth ii from 1952 to 1953. Peter townsend is accompained by very rev. She was a fashion icon in her own right and there are oodles of memorable style moments to look back on. Princess margaret also known as the countess of snowdon was queen elizabeth iis younger and only sibling.

Referring to her lost love peter townsend more on that. Princess margaret was more than just the queens younger sister. Queen elizabeths sister announced on october 31 1955 that her engagement to captain peter townsend was no more. Photo front photo back.

Margaret spent much of her childhood with her parents and sister. Townsend notably had a romance with princess margaret the queens only sibling. She was known as one of the royal familys most vivacious characters and fans are learning more about her thanks to netflixs the crownin seasons 1 and 2 vanessa kirby portrayed the brit and now bafta award winning actress helena bonham carter has replaced kirby for season 3. Paul popperpopperfoto via getty imagesgetty images read more king george vis eye opening.

Group captain peter townsend friend of princess and who the princess margaret and who the princess is said to wish to marry and the queen mother seen in the royal box at ascot 13 6 51. Princess margaret gave up love for the crown on this day 65 years ago. Historic images part number. Walter robert matthewsdean of st.

The portrait was taken by her future husband antony armstrong jones.