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Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon - First time the palace discussed the princess's recent personal life

Time: Oct, 1955

Place: London, England, United Kingdom

Details: Observers interpreted Buckingham Palace's request to the press to respect Margaret's privacy—the first time the palace discussed the princess's recent personal life—as evidence of an imminent betrothal announcement, probably before the Opening of Parliament on 25 October.

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