^^ Thanks for posting. Sorry to hear the sad news. Condolences to his loved ones, especially his children and grandchildren. In addition to his children by Princess Margaret (Lady Sarah, and David, Viscount Linley), Snowden had a daughter from a second marriage (Lady Frances von Hofmannsthal), and reportedly another daughter and a son, both out of wedlock (Polly Fry & Jasper Cable Alexander). I haven't heard much about Lord Snowden in recent years. I suppose he has led a life out of the limelight glare in his elder years.
I've been watching a BBC documentary on PBS about the Royal Princes (Philip, Charles, William, Harry, & very briefly George -- he's still so young). One detail mentioned that I hadn't heard previously is that the former Princess Elizabeth contracted measles 10 days after giving birth to Prince Charles, and so as an infant, he was separated from his mother for awhile which fractured their ability to bond during a crucial period. In addition, Elizabeth did not visit Charles in the nursery often when he was growing up because she did not have fond feelings for the nanny who took care of her children (the nanny was a holdover from Princess Elizabeth's own childhood).

Also, of course, when Elizabeth became Queen she was separated from young Charles and Anne quite often when she went on tour. Charles had a rather sensitive personality, unlike Anne, so the lack of strong bonding with his parents affected Charles more. Charles was closer to his grandmother, the Queen Mother, and later to his great uncle, Lord Mountbatten, than he was to his parents.
The BBC documentary on the Princes is fairly recent but not recent enough to contain any coverage of Harry's much buzzed about and scrutinized new relationship. There are current media reports that Harry introduced his girlfriend Meghan to Duchess Kate and Princess Charlotte on January 10 at Kensington Palace (Meghan apparently met Prince William previously).
I wonder whether Harry might be given a Dukedom when he decides to marry. It's not necessarily a matter of course, but likely expected. I found this interesting website that offers information about protocol and tradition regarding the bestowing of titles on children and grandchildren of monarchs:
http://www.royalhistorygeeks.com/what-title-will-harrys-wife-and-children-have/
According to the researcher who created the site, Harry has at some point expressed a preference (should he receive a Dukedom) for the Sussex title/designation:
"When Harry marries he will probably be given a peerage most likely a Dukedom, but potentially an Earldom like Prince Edward [Earl of Wessex]
. Even if this doesn’t happen on marriage [for Harry]
, it is highly likely to take place once Charles ascends. If Harry is created (let’s say) ‘Duke of Sussex’ (the title he is rumoured to desire) it’s good news for his wife. She would then be styled Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex."
If Harry doesn't receive a title upon marrying, his wife would be known as HRH, Princess Henry of Wales. If Diana and Charles had more sons, then a third son would most likely be given an Earldom as in the case of Queen Elizabeth's third son, Edward.
It's also interesting that children of Prince Harry would be known as Lord/ Lady Mountbatten-Windsor (combined great-grandfather/ great-grandmother surnames preceded by their own given first names). Queen Elizabeth could decide to intervene and style Harry's children as Prince or Princess, as she did in the case of Princess Charlotte -- who as the second child of Prince William would have received the title of Lady until her grandfather Prince Charles ascended to the throne. Same for Harry's kids who would automatically become Prince/ Princess when Charles is crowned King. However, as indicated, it's likely that Queen Elizabeth would style Harry's children as Prince/ Princess upon birth, unless Harry and his future wife decline.
Prince Charles is known to prefer cutting back on the number of royal titles being bestowed, which has been a source of friction in recent years between him and his brother, Prince Andrew Duke of York. Prince Andrew is said to want his daughters to be given more status and responsibilities as royals, while Prince Charles wishes to limit the number of royals whose royal duty-related expenses are funded under the Civil List. Princess Anne famously declined for her husband to receive a royal title, nor did she wish any for her children. According to the royal researcher:
"We hear much talk of Charles wanting to ‘shrink’ the Royal family. While this would be disastrous for Royal watchers like me, there is a chance that he may further restrict HRH to those in direct line of succession – freeing his other descendants from the burden or privilege (depending how you see it) of Royal titles. As such Harry’s children may never be technically considered Royal – although this is entirely speculation."
This same Royal researcher/blogger's take on Prince Harry's new relationship and the media storm:
http://www.royalhistorygeeks.com/if...-would-leave-harry-and-his-girlfriends-alone/
The blogger says these history books are on his New Year's reading list:
http://www.royalhistorygeeks.com/5-books-on-my-new-year-reading-list/