Princess Margaret

Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, CI, GCVO, GCStJ (Margaret Rose; 21 August 1930 – 9 February 2002) was the younger daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the only sibling of Queen Elizabeth II. Margaret spent much of her childhood in the company of her elder sister and parents. Her life changed dramatically in 1936, when her paternal uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated to marry a divorcée, Wallis Simpson. Margaret's father became king, and her elder sister became heir presumptive, with Margaret second in line to the throne. During the Second World War, the two sisters stayed at Windsor Castle, despite suggestions to evacuate them to Canada. During the war years, Margaret was considered too young to perform any official duties and instead continued her education. (see more on wikipedia...)

Links To Peel
In 1992, Peel chatted with Princess Margaret, the Queen's sister, when she and past participants of Desert Island Discs were at the Reform Club to celebrate 50 years of the programme. He revealed that he discussed with her role, their role in the Archers, which both him and the Princess played their own characters.

See Others

 * King George VI
 * Royal Family