1940
In a patterned dress and wrist watch in the schoolroom at Windsor Castle at the age of 10 years old.
1941

Wearing matching outfits with her older sister Elizabeth for a portrait with the Queen Mother in the grounds of Windsor Castle.
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1940s

In a floral print dress, layered pearl necklaces, and red suede shoes for an official portrait.
1940s

In a full equestrian look while horseback riding as a young teenager.
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1943

In costume for a production of Aladdin at Windsor Castle.
1947

Photographed with King George VI and older sister Princesses Elizabeth (now Queen Elizabeth II) during an excursion in the Royal Natal National Park in South Africa. Margaret wears a buttoned dress with a belt cinched at the waist.
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1940s

Posing for an official royal portrait in a floor-length ball gown with flower detailing and her signature layered pearl necklaces.
1949

In a pink and white polka dot dress, white opera gloves, and a matching flower hat while visiting the Women’s Resident Training College.
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1949

In a floor-length gown with floral embellishments, pearl necklaces, and white gloves at Regents Park.
1949

Wearing a fur-trim coat, pleated skirt, and feathered hat while being greeted by the Cadet Guard of Honor in Bristol.
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1949

In a pale pink ball gown and strands of pearls for a portrait.
1940s

Attending a royal engagement in a wide-brimmed hat, patterned dress, pearl necklaces, and white gloves.
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1949

In a feathered hat, fur coat, black gloves, and midi dress out in London.
1949

Arriving to an airport in London in a skirt suit, matching hat, and white accessories.
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1950

In a wide-brimmed hat, opera gloves, and a vested dress at St. Peter’s Church in London.
1951

In a white fur coat, white gloves, and a jewel-encrusted gown at the premiere of Captain Horatio Hornblower at the Warner Theatre Leicester Square.
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1951

In an off-the-shoulder ball gown cinched at the waist for a sitting royal portrait.
1951

Attending the traditional Drum Castle Pageant in a checked blazer and pleated skirt.
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1953

In a silk ballgown and opera gloves at the premiere of Hamlet at Leicester Square in London.
1953

In a white cap and skirt suit on a train at Southampton station.
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