The late Countess of Snowdon had quite the relationship with the photographer
with the royal eventually settling down with photographer Antony Armstrong-Jones after successfully keeping their relationship out of the public eye for many years. Although Margaret did not find another long-term partner, Antony would go on to remarry.
The couple wouldn't formally meet until later on that year when the photographer was commissioned to capture a portrait of the royal; the year before Antony had been commissioned to capture portraits of the late Queen and: "Yes, he would join her at parties, but no one could pinpoint which man she was interested in.
The press focused more on the ones who were seen to be eligible. They didn't think of Tony who was often in the background.Much as their relationship was kept under wraps, the couple's proposal was also a private affair. Antony reportedly proposed to Margaret on the same day that she learnt her ex-love, Peter Townsend, was engaged.The couple went public with their engagement on 27 February 1960.
The royal bride's wedding dress has gone on to become one of the most iconic royal gowns thanks to its beautiful simplicity. The silk organza gown was created by Norman Hartnell, the same designer who made the Queen's wedding dress, and featured long sleeves and a full skirt using over 30 metres of fabric.Happiness came for the couple on 3 November 1961 when the pair welcomed their first child, a son, David Armstrong-Jones.
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