12 photos that show Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret's close sisterly bond

Erin McDowellSep 15, 2022, 02:03 IST

Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret and baby daughter Princess Anne on the grounds of Balmoral Castle in Scotland, on August 21, 1951.Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth II and her younger sister Princess Margaret were born four years apart.
While the Queen was seen as a dutiful ruler, Margaret earned the reputation of "rebel princess."

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret were born four years apart. Elizabeth was born in 1926, while Margaret was born in 1930.

Queen Elizabeth, age six, and Princess Margaret, age two, in 1932.Popperfoto/Getty Images

As children, the two princesses were practically inseparable.

Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret pose on bicycles in Windsor, England on April 4, 1942.Studio Lisa/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

The princesses knew their roles within the royal family. As children, Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret made a broadcast to the children of the British Empire during World War II.

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret make a broadcast to the children of the Empire during World War II.Topical Press Agency/Getty Images

The princesses knew their roles within the royal family. As children, Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret made a broadcast to the children of the British Empire during World War II.

After World War II ended in 1945, 19-year-old Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret partied incognito in the streets of London.

Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret at the Royal Lodge, Windsor, UK, on July 8, 1946.Lisa Sheridan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

As teenagers, the royal sisters also knew how to have a good time together.

Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth playing tag with sailors aboard the HMS Vanguard in February 1947.Getty Images

As Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's family grew, Princess Margaret was by her side.

Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret and baby daughter Princess Anne on the grounds of Balmoral Castle in Scotland, on August 21, 1951.Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Almost a year after their father passed away suddenly in February 1952, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret attended a performance at the Palladium.

Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth watch the Royal Variety Performance from the Royal Box at the Palladium in November 1952.PA Images/Getty Images

Even after Queen Elizabeth was crowned on June 2, 1953, the two sisters remained extremely close.

Queen Elizabeth, left, at Buckingham Palace after her Coronation at Westminster Abbey. With her are the Duke of Edinburgh, back, Princess Margaret, front, and the Queen Mother, right.PA Images/Getty Images

Their relationship became more strained when Princess Margaret fell in love with Captain Peter Townsend of the Royal Air Force, a man who was nearly twice her age and was divorced.

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret riding in a car in July 1955.PA Images/Getty Images

Their relationship became more strained when Princess Margaret fell in love with Captain Peter Townsend of the Royal Air Force, a man who was nearly twice her age and was divorced.

In the 1970s, Princess Margaret built a house on the private island of Mustique.

Princess Margaret shows her sister, Queen Elizabeth around the island during the Queen and Prince Philip's visit to Mustique in 1977.Anwar Hussein/Getty Images

When the sisters did get together, they appeared to be just as close as they were in their younger years.

Queen Elizabeth with The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret at the Badminton Horse Trials in April 1975.Anwar Hussein/Getty Images

Princess Margaret passed away at the age of 71 on February 9, 2002, leaving the Queen seemingly heartbroken.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth (right) and Princess Margaret's children Viscount Linley and Sarah Chatto arrive for the funeral of Princess Margaret at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on February 15, 2002.Fiona Hanso/PA Images/Getty Images

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12 photos that show Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret's close sisterly bond

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret were born four years apart. Elizabeth was born in 1926, while Margaret was born in 1930.

As children, the two princesses were practically inseparable.

The princesses knew their roles within the royal family. As children, Queen Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret made a broadcast to the children of the British Empire during World War II.

After World War II ended in 1945, 19-year-old Princess Elizabeth and her sister Princess Margaret partied incognito in the streets of London.

As teenagers, the royal sisters also knew how to have a good time together.

As Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's family grew, Princess Margaret was by her side.

Almost a year after their father passed away suddenly in February 1952, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret attended a performance at the Palladium.

Even after Queen Elizabeth was crowned on June 2, 1953, the two sisters remained extremely close.

Their relationship became more strained when Princess Margaret fell in love with Captain Peter Townsend of the Royal Air Force, a man who was nearly twice her age and was divorced.

In the 1970s, Princess Margaret built a house on the private island of Mustique.

When the sisters did get together, they appeared to be just as close as they were in their younger years.

Princess Margaret passed away at the age of 71 on February 9, 2002, leaving the Queen seemingly heartbroken.