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13th June 1951: Princess Margaret (1930 - 2002), Princess Elizabeth and Group Captain Peter Townsend in the Royal Box at Ascot. In 1955 Princess Margaret was refused permission to marry Townsend, a divorced Royal Air Force captain. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

13th June 1951:  Princess Margaret (1930 - 2002), Princess Elizabeth and Group Captain Peter Townsend in the Royal Box at Ascot. In 1955 Princess Margaret was refused permission to marry Townsend, a divorced Royal Air Force captain.  (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)