[2][3] Born on 24 July 1926 in Stockholm, Edit Gunilla Margareta Lagerbielke was the daughter of Baron Ernst Gustaf Lagerbjelke (1897–1932) and Countess Signe Margaretha Hamilton (1902–1989).

On matriculating from the girls high school, she studied textile art at the college which soon became known as Konstfackskolan.

After their divorce in 1975, Lagerbielke found a position with the Stockholm Lekmiljörådet (Play Environment Council) where she developed support for pre-school children, later heading the department (1972–78).

In particular, she was effective in developing a more international approach to the work of these bodies, improving Sweden's worldwide image.

[2] In later life, Lagerbielke returned to textile art, this time creating embroidery designs.