It seems in Ancient India, Kings would often cut off the body guards...ah you know what...because they didn't trust them enough to guard the queen, I was reminded of that when I read about john and Lorena.
Primea Noctus is considered a myth by historical experts and haven't been able to find any decree or verifiable example of it taking place. It's the stuff of legend and myth.
Not that long ago...Camilla Parker Bowles was married when Prince C. was in love with her...and I read that Mr. Parker Bowles was known to remark, "Sometimes you have to lay down your wife for your country..."