Princess Margaret Wedding Day. (author) 5.0 out of 5 stars 3 ratings. Princess margaret, the queen’s younger sister, shunned tradition on her wedding day in 1960 when she wore a tiara.
She struggled throughout her life to balance an independent spirit and artistic temperament with her duties as a member of britain’s royal family. On may 6, 1960, princess margaret married lord snowdon at westminster abbey. You've probably already seen the famous photos from that day, from.
Princess margaret leaving clarence house in london for westminster abbey on her wedding day wearing the poltimore tiara in 1960 central press / getty images beautiful, stylish and somewhat rebellious, princess margaret was known for doing things her own way, which often meant she broke with royal tradition.
As is british tradition, unlike ceremonies in america, the wedding party is typically made up of children. On july 29, 1981, lady diana spencer married charles, prince of wales in front of 3,500 guests and 750 million viewers worldwide. Princess margaret has called off her plans to marry divorced group captain peter townsend. The wedding dress was designed by norman hartnell, the favoured couturier of the royals, and was made from silk organza.the skirt comprised some 30 metres of fabric.