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Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon - Margaret's announcement of her engagement

Time: Friday Feb 26, 1960

Place: London, England, United Kingdom

Details: Margaret's announcement of her engagement, on 26 February 1960, surprised the press, as she had concealed the romance from reporters.

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