Liverpool pay their respects following death of Princess Margaret
Last updated : 09 February 2002 By Kop Talk News
A minute's silence was held before every game this afternoon following the death of Princess Margaret, who died peacefully in her sleep this morning.
Confirming the news of the death a statement from Buckingham Palace said: "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."
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The statement continued: "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."