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HRH Princess Margaret (1930–2002)

Henry Marvell Carr (1894–1970)

Museum of the Order of St John

HRH Princess Margaret (1930–2002)

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Throughout her life, Princess Margaret was involved with St John Ambulance. The Princess served as Commandant-in-Chief Ambulance and Nursing Cadets from 1947 to 1970 and then as Grand President from 1972 until her death in 2002.

This painting was painted in 1950, in the early stages of her involvement with St John. As part of this role, she engaged in royal duties, visiting divisions, presenting prizes, watching first aid demonstrations and inspecting members.

Museum of the Order of St John

London

Title

HRH Princess Margaret (1930–2002)

Date

1950

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 90 x W 70 cm

Accession number

LDOSJ1840

Acquisition method

commissioned by the Order of St John

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

Henry Carr '50

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Museum of the Order of St John

St John’s Gate, St John’s Lane, Clerkenwell, London, Greater London EC1M 4DA England

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Henry Marvell Carr

1894–1970

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