Lord Snowdon dies at 86: A royal marriage in pictures

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Princess Margaret's former husband Lord Snowdon died peacefully at his home today at the age of 86, his photographic agency announced.

Born Anthony Armstrong-Jones, the photographer married the Queen's sister on 6 May 1960, but they divorced in 1978.

The couple had two children: David Armstrong-Jones, 55, and Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones, now 52.

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Click the gallery above for pictures of his time in the royal family.