The Crown 1x6 Review

: Under pressure from the "establishment"—including the Queen Mother and the Church of England—Elizabeth asks Margaret to wait two years.

: To separate the couple and dampen the scandal, Peter Townsend is abruptly assigned to a post as an air attaché in Brussels, effectively forcing a long-distance separation. Historical Significance The Crown 1x6

: Elizabeth initially wants to support her sister but is informed by her advisors, including Tommy Lascelles, of the Royal Marriages Act of 1772 . This law prevents Margaret from marrying without the monarch's consent until she turns 25, unless she renounces her royal rights. including Tommy Lascelles