The Royal Sister: Princess Margaret’s Glamorous Life

Queen Elizabeth’s sister Princess Margaret is one royal that should not be brushed past. The late Countess of Snowdon passed away in 2002 but her life was certainly far from the ordinary.  Princess Margaret followed her heart, no matter what her family said.

There Were Rumors About Margaret as a Baby

Being a member of the Royal Family meant that Margaret was thrust into the public eye from the day she was born.

She Lived At the Royal Lodge in Windsor

Elizabeth II and Margaret’s lives were sheltered and they spent most of their time with their governess.

They had a very private childhood, learned to play musical instruments, took horseback riding lessons, spent a lot time with family, and focused on growing up as royals.

She Was Homeschooled to be a Proper Young Lady

Margaret and her sister Elizabeth II were taught at home by a Scottish governess named Marion Crawford, while Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother supervised. Queen Elizabeth focused on raising the girls to be proper and well-mannered.

Princess Margaret was desperate to go to school like other children and felt extremely resentful to her mother for not letting her attend with her peers. Queen Elizabeth later told a friend that she regretted not sending the girls to school.

Margaret’s Father Became King

In 1936, King Edward VIII was forced to abdicate the throne when he chose to marry a divorced American woman. Margaret’s father was the obvious choice to take the title of king.Then-named Prince Albert, Margaret’s father was hesitant about this.

There was some talk of his younger brother Prince George taking the throne since he had a son. But it was soon settled that Prince Albert would become King George VI.