Princess Margaret was something of a cultural icon in her day. She was applauded for her unusual fashion choices, critiqued for her love of parties, and beloved for her exuberant personality. If Queen Elizabeth II was the steady hand that guided Great Britain through the tumultuous times of the 20th century, Margaret brought a little bit of glitter to the monarchy. She rebelled against royal protocol, famously declaring, "Disobedience is my joy," according to Vogue . She also knew how to use protocol to her advantage, forcing dinner guests to wait for her to arrive before breaking bread. Once, she was even said to have required everyone to hold off dinner until she got a last-minute hairstyling.

But beyond her complicated persona, Margaret was a human being just like any other. Unfortun

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