Princess Margaret Professions : Countess of Snowdon Born : August 21, 1930 Died : February 9, 2002 Browse All Authors Top 14 quotes by Princess Margaret It was while Princess Margaret was attending a high-society party in New York that the hostess asked her politely how the Queen was keeping. "Which one?" she is reported to have replied with her typically razor-sharp wit. "My sister, my mother or my husband? Princess Margaret queens new-york mother I would like it to be known that I have decided not to marry Group Capt. Peter Townsend. Mindful of the church's teaching that Christian marriage is indissoluble, and conscious of my duty to the Commonwealth, I have resolved to put these considerations before any others. Princess Margaret church teaching christian I have no intention of telling people what I have for breakfast. Princess Margaret intention people breakfast I'm no angel, but I'm no Bo-Beep either. Princess Margaret angel Disobedience is my joy! Princess Margaret disobedience joy In our family, we don't have rifts. We have a jolly good row and then it's all over. And I've only twice ever had a row with my sister. Princess Margaret rift our-family my-sister I am deeply grateful for the concern of all those who constantly prayed for my happiness. Princess Margaret concern grateful I have as much privacy as a goldfish in a bowl. Princess Margaret goldfish bowls privacy The Queen is the only person who can put on a tiara with one hand, while walking down stairs. Princess Margaret walking-away queens hands [On public events attended by royalty:] It was the usual 'zoo tea.' You know, we eat - the others watch. Princess Margaret usual tea zoos I'm the heir apparent to the heir presumptive. Princess Margaret heirs My children are not royal; they just happen to have the Queen for their aunt. Princess Margaret aunt queens children When my sister and I were growing up, she was made out to be the goody-goody one. Princess Margaret goldfish privacy growing-up I have always had a dread of becoming a passenger in life. Princess Margaret passenger always becoming life
