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Since her birth on Aug. 21, 1930, Margaret had lived a memorable life and was often regarded asthe Rebel Royalas her style and attitude often contrasted that of her older sister, the Queen.
She had many glamorous adventures, but in the last years of her life, was diagnosed with several illnesses linked to her heavy smoking and drinking.
In January 1985, she had to have part of her left lung removed. Thoughshe gave up smoking years later, she continued to face health problems, including a series of strokes beforeher death in 2002.
AsThe Crownseason 6 recounts Margaret’s health issues, here’s everything to know about her death.
How did Princess Margaret die?
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Though she was no longer smoking, she began to experience a series of strokes in the years following, starting with a mild stroke in February 1998 while vacationing in Mustique. The following year, she also suffered severe scalds to her feet in a bathroom accident, which required her to use a wheelchair and cane from time to time.
In January 2001, she was hospitalized after suffering from “severe loss of appetite,” Buckingham Palace said at the time,per theNew York Post.
After her various strokes and a period of poor health that left her partially paralyzed and experiencing vision problems, a stroke the day before her death proved to be fatal.
When did Princess Margaret die?
Margaret eventually died on Feb. 9 2002, three days after the 50th anniversary of her father’s death. She was 71 at the time.
Where did Princess Margaret die?
Margaret died in King Edward VII’s Hospital, a private hospital located in central London.
What did the royal family say about Princess Margaret’s death?
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“This is a terribly sad day for all my family but particularly of course for the queen, my mama, and my grandmother, the Queen Mother, and also for Princess Margaret’s children, David and Sarah, and also my aunt’s wonderful friends who will, like all of us, miss her deeply," he said at the time,perHello! Magazine.
“My aunt was one of those remarkable people who, apart from being so incredibly vital… also had such incredible talents,” he said, describing her as someone who lived life to the fullest. “And for that we will always remember her.”
When was Princess Margaret’s funeral held?
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Where was Princess Margaret buried?
Breaking from royal tradition, Margaret was cremated at Slough Crematorium. Her ashes were originally moved to the Royal Vault in St. George’s Chapel before beingtransferred to the King George VI Memorial Chapeltwo months later following the funeral of her mother in April 2002.
source: people.com
