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Four years younger than her sister, Elizabeth, Margaret was six years old when her Uncle abdicated the throne, completely unaware that this was about to change her life forever.

Tragedy struck in 1952 when King George VI died in his sleep after struggling with lung cancer, which elevated Elizabeth, just 25 at the time, to the throne.

Margaret and her father were exceptionally close, and it was believed that she was one of the last people to see him in his final hours.

The death of her father pushed her further into the arms of Group Captain Peter Townsend, who consoled her throughout the tragedy.

Despite being sixteen years her senior, Peter developed a strong affection for Margaret and subsequently divorced his wife in 1952, with the intention of marrying the Princess.

Elizabeth wanted Margaret to be happy, but as Margaret was under the age of 25 at the time, the Queen had to consent to her sisters marriage. Her role as Queen and the Head of the Church of England made this difficult, the marriage would not be approved.

Nobody warned the lovers that the public were taking note of their closeness, that just one small display of affection would send the papers into turmoil.

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