The last members of the Royal Family to be home-schooled, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were tutored by a governess called Marion Crawford, whom they affectionately nicknamed ‘Crawfie’, and a selection of private tutors.

Both sisters were taught to play piano, although Princess Margaret was known for being the singer and pianist of the family, while Elizabeth had a greater passion for the outdoors, horses and dogs.

They are seen here in the school room of Buckingham Palace, where they were taught constitutional history, French and German.

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A rare look at the British Royal Family off duty at their private homes