Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones is the most prominent member of the Royal Family you’ve probably never heard of.
The second child of David, 2nd Earl of Snowdon, and Serena, Countess of Snowdon, Lady Margarita is currently 26th in line to the throne and occupies that bridge between royalty and normality.
Princess Margaret‘s only granddaughter has been there at all the key moments, from joining her great-aunt Queen Elizabeth II at Trooping the Colour to walking to church at Sandringham hand-in-hand with Prince William.
More recently she was among the sombre mourners who gathered at Westminster Abbey to bid a final farewell to Her Majesty at her State Funeral in 2022.
Last year, she dazzled in couture on the cover of Tatler, telling the publication: ‘I love fashion. I have always had an interest in it, and I love experimenting with styles.’
Turning 22 today, Lady Margarita runs her own jewellery brand called Matita, creating handmade pieces that are inspired by the natural world.
From a young age she displayed an interest in fashion and aged 14 attended the Dior Cruise show at Blenheim Palace.
Often sharing items with her stylish mother, the Countess of Snowden, her most memorable outfits often include delicate fascinators and headpieces atop designer dresses.
Now, as she celebrates her birthday, we take a look back at some of her most momentous fashion occasions.
Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones, who turns 22 today, runs her own jewellery brand called Matita, creating handmade pieces inspired by the natural world
A Matita coral necklace made by Lady Margarita and also modelled by her
Prince Philip Memorial Service
Seated behind Kate Middleton for the memorial service of Prince Philip in 2022, Lady Margarita cut a stylish figure in a puff sleeve midi dress by fashion forward designer Ulla Johnson.
Adding detail through her millinery she topped the ensemble with an intricate Rachel Trevor-Morgan headpiece.
Lady Margarita stood out at Prince Philip’s Memorial service wearing a dress by Ulla Johnson and a stunning headpiece by the Queen’s hat maker, Rachel Trevor-Morgan
Tatler’s Little Black Book Party 2022
Resplendent in Michael Kors Collection crystals and a white faux fur coat, Lady Margarita chose Hollywood glamour in a mirror-image look of her late grandmother, Princess Margaret, for Tatler’s Little Black Book Party in 2022.
It was in 1951 when Princess Margaret was pictured at a Leicester Square movie premiere in a beaded gown and white fur stole with the same high-octane elegance.
Lady Margarita stunned at the Tatler’s Little Black Book party wearing a Michael Kors Collection crystals dress and a white faux fur coat, similar to one worn by her grandmother, Princess Margaret
The King’s Coronation
The granddaughter of Princess Margaret wore a crepe pink creation by Parisian designer Beatrice Ferrant featuring taffeta and silk tulle, as well as a cropped jacket for the King’s Coronation.
The look was completed with coordinating shoes from Beatrice Ferrant and a headband in the same hue as her dress made of silk tulle and feathers by Stephen Jones.
Lady Margarita wore crepe pink creation by Parisian designer Beatrice Ferrant featuring taffeta and silk tulle to King Charles’s Coronation in May 2023
The look was completed with coordinating heels from Beatrice Ferrant and headpiece by Stephen Jones
Queen Elizabeth Coffin Procession
Lady Margarita dressed in sombre black when joining members of the royal family to escort the late monarch’s coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall in September 2022.
Dressed up in a designer ensemble, she chose a chic Christian Dior jacket topped with a Rachel Trevor Morgan veiled headpiece.
Standing with her brother and cousin, Lady Margarita looked elegant in a Christian Dior jacket as they escorted Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin to Westminster Hall in 2022
Lady Margarita finished this exquisite look with a Rachel Trevor Morgan headpiece
Easter Sunday Church Service
Lady Margarita attended the 2022 traditional Easter Sunday Church service at St George’s Chapel in a recycled Etro paisley dress and Mary Jane pumps.
Sharing the piece with her mother, the Countess of Snowden, who previously stepped out in the frock for Princess Eugenie’s wedding, Margarita was a vision of boho chic with her floral headpiece.
Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones attended the traditional Easter Sunday Church service wearing an Etro dress at St Georges Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle in 2022
Her mother, Countess of Snowden wore stepped out in the same dress for Prince Eugenie’s wedding
Prince Harry’s Wedding
Arriving at Prince Harry and Meghan’s nuptials in 2018, Lady Margarita was elegantly dressed in a monochrome dress and bolero jacket with a matching fascinator.
Seen before on the Countess of Snowden, the ivory dress with black piping neatly nipped in at the waist and flared into an A-line skirt.
Arriving at Prince Harry and Meghan’s nuptials in 2018, Lady Margarita was elegantly dressed in a monochrome dress and bolero jacket with a matching fascinator. Seen before on the Countess of Snowden, the ivory dress with black piping neatly nipped in at the waist and flared into an A-line skirt
Royal Ascot 2018
Dressed for the races in 2018, Lady Margarita went high fashion in a striking dress by British fashion designer Burberry.
She once again borrowed from her mother’s wardrobe she recycled her large feather fascinator, giving the floral frock a stylish edge.
Lady Margarita wore British label Burberry for day four at Ascot in 2018. Above: She receives a kiss from her great aunt the Queen
She wore one of her mother’s headpieces, giving the floral frock a stylish edge
Princess Eugenie’s Wedding
Attending the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank at St George’s Chapel in Windsor in 2018, Lady Margarita displayed her flair for accessories.
Turning to Kate Middleton’s milliner of choice, she chose a Rachel Trevor Morgan navy netted fascinator with pom poms to accessorise her monochrome look.
Lady Margarita with her brother and father for the wedding of Princess Eugenie
Lord Snowdon Memorial
As the royals paid their respects to Lord Snowdon in 2017, it was Lady Margarita who stood out with her bold accessories.
Her white broderie anglaise dress and monochrome fascinator was complemented with a personalised Edie Parker clutch emblazoned with her name.
The Queen was delighted to see her sister’s granddaughter, Lady Margarita at Lord Snowdon’s memorial service in 2017
Tatler’s Little Black Book Party 2023
Stepping away from her usual ensembles, Lady Margarita made a statement in paisley print as she celebrated Tatler with a night of cocktails and cabaret in 2022.
The silk co-ord featured a bold collar trimmed in pink and was teamed with a quirky Corita Rose clutch and jewelled pumps.
Stepping away from her usual ensembles, Lady Margarita made a statement in paisley print as she celebrated Tatler with a night of cocktails and cabaret in 2022
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Leaving the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Lady Margarita was dressed in a shirt dress and cardigan with coordinating hair bow as she walked down the steps with her mother dressed in Louis Vuitton.
Showing her early love for jewellery, she decorated her look with a beautiful brooch.
Leaving the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Lady Margarita was dressed in a shirt dress and cardigan with coordinating hair bow as she walked down the steps with her mother dressed in Louis Vuitton
Peter Phillips’ Wedding
Waving to the waiting crowds, Lady Margarita joined her smartly dressed parents and older brother on the steps of St George’s Chapel, Windsor, following the wedding of Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly in 2008.
Dressed in a broderie anglaise dress, matching bow and Mary Jane pumps she was angelic in white.
Dressed in a broderie anglaise dress, matching bow and Mary Jane pumps
Prince William and Kate Wedding
As Kate stunned in her lace Alexander McQueen gown, she was accompanied by four adorable bridesmaids including Lady Margarita.
Wearing an ivy and lily-of-the-valley hair wreath designed by Shane Connolly and a Nicki Macfarlane ballerina-length pleated dress with lace trimmed puff sleeves, Lady Margarita was the oldest of the bridesmaids at eight years old.
Lady Louise Windsor and Margarita on bridesmaid duties at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding