Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, was born into the British royal family, with her early life marked by significant events that shaped her future.
Birth
21 August 1930
Princess Margaret was born at Glamis Castle in Scotland, the younger daughter of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
Change in Line of Succession
1936
Following the abdication of her uncle, Edward VIII, Margaret's father became King George VI, making her second in line to the throne.
Wartime Life
World War II
During World War II, Princess Margaret and her sister, Elizabeth, stayed at Windsor Castle, where they staged pantomimes at Christmas in aid of the Queen's Wool Fund.
