On the morning of Saturday 9th February 2002, Buckingham Palace announced the death of the Queen's sister, Princess Margaret, who died at the age of 71.

The full statement read as follows:

"The Queen, with great sadness, has asked for the following announcement to be made immediately."

"Her beloved sister, Princess Margaret, died peacefully in her sleep this morning at 6.30am in the King Edward VII Hospital. Her children, Lord Linley and Lady Sarah Chatto, were at her side."

"Princess Margaret suffered a further stroke yesterday afternoon. She developed cardiac problems during the night and was taken from Kensington Palace to the King Edward VII Hospital at 2.30am."

"Lord Linley and Lady Sarah were with her and the Queen was kept fully informed throughout the night."

"Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and other members of the Royal Family are being informed."

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