The remarkable life of Peter Townsend, equerry to King George VI, hero of the Battle of Britain and the man considered to be the great love of Princess Margaretà â â s life. à â Ë A Royal fairy taleà â â Sunday Telegraphà â Ë One of the saddest love stories of modern timesà â â The Scotsmanà â Ë Peter Townsend was a dashing war heroà â â Anne Glenconner