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Princess Margaret, Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon

Early Life and Birth

Birth and Ancestry

Princess Margaret Rose was born on August 21, 1930, at Glamis Castle, Scotland. She was the second daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later known as the Queen Mother). Princess Margaret was a member of the British royal family and the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II.

Family and Upbringing

Princess Margaret grew up in a close-knit family. She had a strong bond with her parents and her sister. She was educated at home and attended a finishing school in Switzerland. Princess Margaret was known for her independent spirit and her love of fashion and the arts.