Princess Margaret by Christopher Warwick

Although they remained married, Margaret developed a relationship with a younger landscape gardener named Roddy Llewellyn, which became known to the public when the two were photographed together on vacation in early 1976. Their son, David Albert Charles, was born in November 1961, and daughter, Lady Sarah Frances Elizabeth, followed in May 1964.īy the late 1960s, Margaret and Lord Snowdon's high-profile union was rumored to be on the rocks. Princess Margaret eventually struck up a relationship with photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones, who was appointed 1st Earl of Snowdon following their marriage in May 1960.

READ MORE: The Ups and Downs of Princess Margaret's Love Life Marriage and Scandal Ultimately, Margaret chose not to follow through with the arrangement, and she announced her split from Townsend in October 1955. The Queen and Prime Minister Anthony Eden eventually reached an agreement in which Margaret could marry Townsend in exchange for forfeiting her rights to succession. However, Townsend was an older man and a recent divorcé, and the relationship was said to be frowned upon by the Church and Parliament. Margaret soon grew close to Group Captain Peter Townsend, a war hero and royal equerry, and their secret relationship was revealed at the coronation of her sister, Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Oft contrasted with her older sister, Elizabeth, the glamorous young beauty developed a reputation as an independent spirit who enjoyed socializing late into the night. Controversial Romanceįollowing the war, Margaret appeared in the public eye more frequently. She was educated at Buckingham Palace but moved to Windsor Castle upon the outbreak of World War II.

Following the abdication of Edward VIII to marry American Wallis Simpson, her parents were crowned King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1937.Īs a child, Margaret enjoyed swimming and displayed a talent for the piano. Princess Margaret Rose was born on August 21, 1930, at Glamis Castle, Scotland, the second daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York. Margaret died in London following a stroke on February 9, 2002. 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. 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.

Princess Margaret by Christopher Warwick