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16th July 1953: Group Captain Peter Townsend (1914 -), posted as British Air Attache in Belgium, seen leaving the British Embassy. His name was romatically linked with Princess Margaret and questions were being asked why he had been suddenly appointed to the British Embassy. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

16th July 1953:  Group Captain Peter Townsend (1914 -), posted as British Air Attache in Belgium, seen leaving the British Embassy. His name was romatically linked with Princess Margaret and questions were being asked why he had been suddenly appointed to the British Embassy.  (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)