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Time and Chance by Peter Townsend5/8/2023 ![]() READ: The Queen and Princess Margaret - the big difference between their grandchildren "I have reached this decision entirely alone, and in doing so I have been strengthened by the unfailing support and devotion of Group Captain Townsend." ![]() But mindful of the Church's teachings that Christian marriage is indissoluble, and conscious of my duty to the Commonwealth, I have resolved to put these considerations before others. "I have been aware that, subject to my renouncing my rights of succession, it might have been possible for me to contract a civil marriage. However, Margaret went on to release a statement confirming that she had broken off the engagement, writing: "I would like it to be known that I have decided not to marry Group Captain Peter Townsend. Princess Margaret broke off the engagement in 1955 ![]()
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