Death of Princess Margaret in "The Crown" - That's why she was cremated
"The Crown" presented her as a party queen and unhappy lover, now the Netflix series shows Princess Margaret's farewell. In season six, she is once again played by Lesley Manville (67), after actresses Vanessa Kirby (35) and Helena Bonham Carter (57) had previously slipped into the role. "The Crown" dedicates an entire episode to Margaret's farewell in part two of the final season, which focuses on the close relationship between her and her big sister, Queen Elizabeth II (played by Imelda Staunton). This is what happened in Princess Margaret 's last days in real life:
Queen Elizabeth II(1926-2022) and Princess Margaret (1930-2002) were very close throughout their lives, until Margaret died on February 9, 2002 at the age of 71 in the "King Edward VII Hospital" in London. Elizabeth and Margaret's mother, Queen Mum (1900-2002), died just seven weeks later at the age of 101.
Princess Margaret left behind two children
After her relationship with the divorced and older Peter Townsend (1914-1995) was disapproved of by her sister and eventually broke down, Margaret married Antony Armstrong Jones, Earl of Snowdon (1930-2017) in 1960. The marriage ended in 1978 and the couple had two children, their son David Albert Charles was born on November 3, 1961 and daughter Lady Sarah Frances Elizabeth on May 14, 1964. They are cousins of King Charles III (75), but do not work full-time as royals. David Armstrong-Jones is an entrepreneur and furniture designer, while his sister works as an artist, among other things.
What did Princess Margaret die of?
Princess Margaret, who was a smoker for many years, suffered three strokes between 1998 and 2001. In the 1970s, she also reportedly had a nervous breakdown and was treated for depression. She also suffered from migraines, laryngitis, bronchitis and pneumonia in 1993. According to media reports, part of her lung was removed on January 5, 1985. She gave up smoking in 1991, but reportedly continued to drink alcohol. In 2001, Margaret could no longer see properly due to the strokes; she was paralyzed on her left side and dependent on a wheelchair.
In February 2002, it became known that Margaret had suffered another stroke, which was followed by heart problems. She died shortly afterwards. The Palace said on February 9, 2002: "It is with great sadness that the Queen has requested the immediate release of the following announcement: Her beloved sister, Princess Margaret, died peacefully in her sleep at King Edward VII Hospital at 6:30 this morning. Her children, Lord Linley and Lady Sarah Chatto, were by her side."
The Queen wept publicly at the funeral
During Margaret's funeral, Queen Elizabeth II wept visibly, one of the rare occasions when the monarch showed emotion in a public setting.
Queen Elizabeth's younger sister is the only high-ranking member of the royal family to be cremated. At her own request, she was cremated at Slough Crematorium. Her urn was laid to rest in the grave of her parents, Queen Mum and King George VI (1895-1952), in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
As the New York Times reported at the time, citing royal family observers, Princess Margaret is said to have opted for cremation so that her ashes could be interred in the confined space near her father's grave. She reportedly insisted that no member of her family attend the cremation herself. Beforehand, around 30 members of the royal family, including the Queen, attended a service in honor of the deceased along with around 370 other guests.
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- Princess Margaret, portrayed by Imelda Staunton in "The Crown", was cremated after her death in London.
- Lesley Manville, at 67 years old, took over the role of Princess Margaret from Vanessa Kirby and Helena Bonham Carter in the Netflix series "The Crown".
- Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret were very close throughout their lives, with their relationship being a key focus in the final season of "The Crown".
- The relationship between Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend was disapproved of by Queen Elizabeth II, leading to its eventual breakdown.
- Antony Armstrong Jones, Earl of Snowdon, married Princess Margaret in 1960, and the couple had two children: David Armstrong-Jones and Lady Sarah Chatto.
- Princess Margaret died at the age of 71 in the "King Edward VII Hospital" in London, and her mother, Queen Mum, passed away just seven weeks later.
- Queen Elizabeth II showed emotion publicly during Princess Margaret's funeral, which was the only time she had done so in a public setting.
- Princess Margaret is the only high-ranking member of the royal family who was cremated, as per her request, and her ashes were laid to rest near her father's grave.
- Princess Margaret's health declined in her later years, with her suffering from various illnesses such as strokes and depression.
- "The Crown" portrayed Princess Margaret as a party queen and unhappy lover, but in reality, she was a complex figure with a close relationship with her sister, Queen Elizabeth II.
Source: www.stern.de
