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Princess Margaret
(1930-2002)
Who Was Princess Margaret?
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.
The princess wed photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones in 1960, but their marriage was also marked by scandal before their divorce in 1978, the first in the royal family in 400 years.
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Margaret died in London following a stroke on February 9, 2002.
Early Years
Princess Margaret Rose was born on August 21, 1930, at Glamis Castle, Scotland, the second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York.
Following the abdication of Edward VIII to marry American Wallis Simpson, her parents were crowned King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1937.
As a child, Margaret enjoyed swimming and displayed a talent for the piano.
She was educated at Buckingham Palace but moved to Windsor Castle upon the outbreak of World War II.
Controversial Romance
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