The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr George Carey, today
"I learnt with sorrow this morning of the death of Princess Margaret.
"She was a much-loved member of our Royal Family and a great support to her Majesty throughout the Queen's reign.
"In her life Princess Margaret showed great courage in the face of her troubles and met adversity with determination and good humour.
"Throughout her life she was sustained by her faith; as usual she had been due to join the Lambeth Palace community for their Ash Wednesday devotions next week. She was a devout Christian and her faith was very real and very strong.
"My thoughts and prayers are with her sister the Queen, her mother Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and her family. We commend her to her Heavenly Father."