Why did Tony Armstrong-Jones marry Princess Margaret?

Why did Tony Armstrong-Jones marry Princess Margaret?

The couple were warned not to marry, but the royal family did approve. Princess Margaret wanted to show the public she had moved on from Townsend, and on Febru, her engagement to her new love interest was announced. ... "He felt devotion to the royal family, to the Queen, who he admired immensely.

Did the Queen like Tony Armstrong-Jones?

Town & Country reported that, per biographer de Courcy, the royal family approved of the union, despite Armstrong-Jones not being a member of the aristocracy. The biographer explained, "They all liked him very much... He felt devotion to the royal family, to the queen, who he admired immensely.

Who are Princess Margarets children?

They have two children: Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones and Charles Armstrong-Jones. When Antony Armstrong-Jones died in 2017, David became the 2nd Earl of Snowdon.

What age was Princess Margaret when she married?

Later that year, in April 1953, Townsend proposed to the 22-year-old princess. Because Margaret was under the age of 25 at the time – and because she was so closely linked to the line of succession – the Queen's consent to the marriage was required by the Royal Marriages Act of 1772.

Did Tony Armstrong Jones have an illegitimate child?

After Snowdon spent four years collaborating with writer Anne de Courcy, his biography was released in 2008, confirming speculation that Snowdon had many affairs throughout his marriages and fathered an illegitimate daughter (Polly Fry of the Fry chocolate dynasty) just prior to marrying Princess Margaret, as well as ...

How long was princess married to Tony?

18-year Princess Margaret's husband was Antony Armstrong-Jones, a photographer, and most importantly, a commoner. Their marriage was historic for many reasons, although their 18-year marriage was littered with infidelity.

What happened Peter Townsend?

Townsend died of stomach cancer in 1995, in Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines, France. He was 80 years old.