10 interesting facts from the biography of "spare the princess' Margaret, the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II

• 10 interesting facts from the biography of "spare the princess' Margaret, the younger sister of Elizabeth II of

When the royal ascends to the throne, it was her name remained in history. But what happens to the other candidates of royal blood? Unfortunately, their destiny is life in the shadow of his titled relatives.

10 interesting facts from the biography of

This is exactly what happened with Princess Margaret, the younger sister of British Queen Elizabeth II. Despite the brilliance and splendor of its existence, "Spare Princess" has always suffered from loneliness. We publish a collection of facts from the biography of Princess.

1. In the first years of his life sisters were very close. But, when, due to the abdication of Edward VIII's uncle, had to ascend to the throne of their parents, the girls life changed abruptly. The sisters appeared rivalry. Elizabeth was destined to become a queen, so she went into the endless lessons on the device of a constitutional monarchy. Margaret also remained out of work.

10 interesting facts from the biography of

2. This shock to the princess was the death of her father, King George VI of, at the age of 56 years. Mother suddenly estranged from all, wearing mourning, Elizabeth II swallowed monarchic commitments and 21-year-old Princess Margaret felt useless.

10 interesting facts from the biography of

3. The first scandal connected with the name of the princess, it happened in 1953. June 2, at the time of the coronation of Elizabeth II, the Margaret had the imprudence to brush away the ashes from the uniform of Captain Peter Townsend. Press regarded the gesture suggestive and provocative.

10 interesting facts from the biography of

In fact, the relationship between them lasted for many years. Princess wanted to marry the captain, but he was divorced and had two children. Sister, Archbishop and Parliament opposed such a statement, since the royal had no right to marry a man in a divorce. Margaret was an ultimatum: in the case of marriage with Captain Townsend, she was deprived of all royal privileges and lifelong maintenance.

10 interesting facts from the biography of

Two years later, Princess Margaret appeared on television and publicly renounced the intention to marry the captain, citing the commitment to his country.

4. After this, Margaret embittered and decided that now the whole point of her life will be in on the fun. She started drinking and lead a wild life. Her behavior in public places was extraordinary: the days begin with a performance royalty obligations on the endless receptions, trips to the theater, and invariably ended in nightclubs.

10 interesting facts from the biography of

5. Despite the obnoxious character, Princess Margaret gladly accepted in all establishments. She was attractive: marble skin, a thin waist, sensual mouth. Each outfit in which she appeared, then published in the magazine, and then copied fashionista.

10 interesting facts from the biography of

6. Princess flirting with the most famous beauties of the time. She did not touch jokes with obvious implications. Princess claimed that if one sister is the queen, a manifestation of the good, the second is destined to be the embodiment of evil and corruption - the queen of the night.

10 interesting facts from the biography of

7. In spite of numerous novels, no one came on the status of Margaret as a groom. This is a very depressed girl. In 1959, the hand 29-year-old princess asked the photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones. This led to another resonance, since the last time royals marrying a commoner 450 years ago. Queen Elizabeth II is still gave consent to the marriage, and wished female happiness sister.

10 interesting facts from the biography of

8. Unfortunately, this relationship did not bring the desired peace princess, and after 18 years of marriage, she filed for divorce. From this marriage, Margaret had two children: David Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley, born November 3, 1961, and Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones, born on May 1, 1964.

10 interesting facts from the biography of

9. Margaret called "rebellious princess" because of her scandalous behavior: she was a regular at London clubs and willingly appeared in rockers society, with a glass of alcohol and a long cigarette holder in hand. Starting from the eighties she appear serious health problems. Press said that she smokes up to 60 cigarettes a day and enjoys gin.

10 interesting facts from the biography of

10. In recent years, Margaret was deeply tragic. As a result of an accident when she was scalded feet, the princess was confined to a wheelchair. She died on February 9, 2002 from a stroke.

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