so what's the real reason Margaret did not marry Peter Townsend?
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rebekahrox — 9 years ago(December 26, 2016 12:52 PM)
At first probably, but I think she would have gotten bored with the lifestyle and with him sooner rather than later. I don't think she would have remained faithful. They came from such different backgrounds, it would have caused unavoidable tensions in the marriage.
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LoBo_77018 — 9 years ago(December 26, 2016 07:24 PM)
I agree. This was kind of evident when she kept on dancing and he went to bed. If they could have stayed on the sly in her cloistered world that might have been some excitement but I don't think that is good roots of a long term relationship.
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itsahoverboard — 9 years ago(December 26, 2016 02:27 PM)
The real Peter is quoted as saying he knew Margaret wouldn't choose him, that he didn't have enough "weight" in her eyes that would counterbalance everything Margaret stood to lose if she married him. Sounds like Margaret made the decision on her own, probably without as much pressure from Elizabeth as they portrayed in the series.
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Virginiana — 9 years ago(December 27, 2016 09:06 PM)
Please please PLEASE get your facts from a reputable biography rather than this dramatization.
It's pretty clear the screenwriters didn't spend much time doing any reading before they started writing.
In Real Life, Margaret seems to have been dissuaded from marrying Townsend not only because she would lose her royal position and status, but also because of her genuine religious faith. In the statement she gave explaining her decision, she specifically mentioned that "the Church's teaching that Christian marriage is indissoluble".
By the way, this choice is faced by every Japanese princess, even today. When a princess of Japan (by birth) marries, she automatically ceases to be a member of the Royal Family, and is more or less cast out. It's a pretty cold system. -
emmanuelandme — 9 years ago(January 13, 2017 08:16 AM)
Christian marriage indissoluble??? The reason Margaret forfeited her happiness with Peter Townsend?? Please!!! How can one believe such a reason when Margaret had no problems with her faith sleeping with Townsend!! It's called fornication which in the Christian faith is mortally wrong too!! If this was a true fact, her beliefs were hypocritical and pure nonsense!! IMO she just didn't want to give up those fabulous perks that come with being a royal!!Think about it, would you????And WHY this is not rated a perfect 10 is beyond belief!
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Karl Aksel — 9 years ago(February 06, 2017 08:39 AM)
In Real Life, Margaret seems to have been dissuaded from marrying Townsend not only because she would lose her royal position and status, but also because of her genuine religious faith. In the statement she gave explaining her decision, she specifically mentioned that "the Church's teaching that Christian marriage is indissoluble".
That was in a speech made to the public. She
had
to say that. She couldn't very well say that she would marry if not for the Church's insistence that marriage is indissoluble, because by saying that she would place herself at odds with the Church which would be about as big a scandal as if she had eloped. Publicly, she could not lay the blame on either the royal family or the Church - she had to refer to her conscience, whether true or not. -
CheruthCutestoryII — 9 years ago(January 15, 2017 09:02 PM)
In real life, all she had to give up was her right to succession. She was allowed to keep her allowance and status as princess if she married him.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-38032464
I think she was a youngish girl, the two had been physically separated for some time, and she frankly lost interest.
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rebekahrox — 9 years ago(January 16, 2017 09:37 AM)
Ok, I wondered, because I thought Elizabeth said something along the lines of she couldn't be part of the family again. I wondered if that were true, or it was just for the drama of the show. So it seems it was not really a choice between family and Peter, but she just did not love him enough to give up all of the glamour and perks.
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firstwinsgop-1 — 9 years ago(February 06, 2017 07:00 PM)
In real life, all she had to give up was her right to succession. She was allowed to keep her allowance and status as princess if she married him.
What you describe is the exact same deal her Uncle got, and how did that work out? The family could have let her keep all her status in theory and on paper, but if she didn't have the support of the family in practice she wouldn't really be "part of the family" anymore. They could cut her out of all Royal events and social functions just like they did the Duke of Windsor. -
rebekahrox — 9 years ago(February 07, 2017 07:34 AM)
Was the Duke of Windsor under the impression that he would still be involved with Royal events and social functions when he made his choice? Did he think he would still be welcomed into the inner circle and invited to the Royal residences for family gatherings?