Princess Margaret And Peter Townsend Photos

Princess margarets controversial romance with peter townsend put the royal family in an uncomfortable position. But it was several months later when the young photographer was commissioned to. Unearthed letter reveals peter townsend split not all as it seemed princess margaret and peter townsend are often portrayed as star crossed lovers in historical accounts of.
princess margaret and peter townsend photos

Margaret died in february 2002 at the age of 71 seven years after peter died aged 80.

Princess margaret and peter townsend photos. Princess margaret gave up love for the crown on this day 65 years ago. Group captain peter townsend friend of princess and who the princess margaret and who the princess is said to wish to marry and the queen mother seen in the royal box at ascot 13 6 51. Con photo measures photo is dated 03261958. Princess margaret also known as the countess of snowdon was queen elizabeth iis younger and only sibling.

As you prepare for the season four premiere take a peek at the glamorous life of princess margaret from her royal childhood to her controversial romance with peter townsend to her marriage to. Photo shows princess margaret on left the queen then princess elizabeth. Not only was townsend 16 years older than margaret but he was also a divorcee. 1958 press photo peter townsend visits princess margaret in london.

As the royal family marks the 15th anniversary of princess margarets death here is a look back at the ill fated love affair between the tempestuous royal and group capt. She was known as one of the royal familys most vivacious characters and fans are learning more about her thanks to netflixs the crownin seasons 1 and 2 vanessa kirby portrayed the brit and now bafta award winning actress helena bonham carter has replaced kirby for season 3. Queen elizabeths sister announced on october 31 1955 that her engagement to captain peter townsend was no more. Townsend and the princess met again in 1993 which is thought to be the last time they saw each other.

26 2012 princess margaret and group captain peter townsend at ascot. Peter townsend at the. Margaret and antony met at a dinner party in 1958 after her famous relationship with captain peter townsend ended.