Princess Margaret was the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II and was born on August 21, 1930. She was known for her vibrant personality and was often in the public eye due to her royal status. Margaret played a significant role in royal duties and was involved in various charitable organizations throughout her life. Margaret's life was marked by her tumultuous relationships, including her romance with Peter Townsend, a divorced man, which caused controversy in the 1950s. She married Anthony Armstrong-Jones in 1960, becoming the Countess of Snowdon, but their marriage ended in divorce in 1978. Princess Margaret passed away on February 9, 2002.