WHat I heard is that Caroline wanted to live with Philippe i.e. "live in sin" or was already doing that in Paris. Her parents, her mother in particular, were devout catholics and would have none of it. So the options were get married or leave him. Even though her parents did not think Phillipe was an ideal partner they preferred the marriage option.
Remember this was 1978, and the "living together" thing was practically unheard of among royalty- at least certain royal families. NOw it probably would not seem a big problem....
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