Princess Margaret, the Queen's younger sister, has been hailed as a modern royal who broke all the rules long before Prince Harry, according to a royal insider. The late princess, known for her love of drinking, smoking, and partying, shared many similarities with the Duke of Sussex, who has also faced controversy and scrutiny in his life.
While Queen Elizabeth and Prince William focused on royal duties from a young age, Margaret and Harry felt less pressure to conform. Margaret's daily routine, revealed in a recent biography, included a 'vodka pick-me-up' and a four-course lunch, earning her the nickname 'party princess'. Harry, meanwhile, was photographed naked at a Las Vegas pool party in 2012, a far cry from traditional royal behaviour.
Margaret's relationships also made headlines, particularly her affair with divorced Captain Peter Townsend, which she ended due to the church's stance on remarriage. Similarly, Harry's relationship with Meghan Markle sparked media frenzy, leading him to condemn the press for harassment. Margaret was also friends with celebrities like Mick Jagger, while Harry counts Cara Delevingne and the Obamas among his acquaintances.
An insider noted that Margaret's rebellious nature could easily fill a TV series, highlighting her unapologetic attitude. 'She's one of a kind, she's unapologetically herself. We'd all like to be a bit more of that,' they said.
