- He was Princess Margaret's true love.
- His divorce from Rosemary Pawle was not sanctioned by the Church of England and therefore he and Princess Margaret were not allowed to marry. They were both heartbroken.
- He was promoted to Group Captain in 1948, having previously been Wing Commander.
- He fought for the RAF in the Battle of Britain and was awarded the DFC and Bar in action, which was later followed by DSO.
- He was an equerry to the late King George VI and this is how he and Princess Margaret met each other.
- He died of stomach cancer at his home in Rambouillet, France.
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