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What did Margaret receive before she consented to a "royal divorce"?

  • A generous compensation

  • A title of nobility

  • A residence

  • An annual allowance

Answer

In order to get Margaret to consent to a "royal divorce", Edward III gave her a generous compensation. This included a large sum of money, a number of properties, and the right to keep her title and rank. Margaret was initially reluctant to accept the divorce, but she eventually agreed after Edward III promised to provide for her and her children.
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