Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II's younger sister,
was famously involved with a royal aide.
Margaret was discreetly dating her father's equerry,
Pete Townsend, until she blew her cover during Elizabeth's coronation.
Royal commentator Roberta Fiorito tells Royally Obsessed:
"The king sees her being carried up the stairs after a party by Peter Townsend.
"The footmen are all definitely aware, there's moments where there's picnics,
him and Margaret are laying together on their own blanket at Balmoral.
him and Margaret are laying together on their own blanket at Balmoral.
the Royal Family at all times.
He's just an equerry, why would they think any different?