Lord Snowdon dies at 86: A royal marriage in pictures

Princess Margaret's ex-husband passed away peacefully at his home

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.

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