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Diana, Princess of Wales (born Diana Frances Spencer; 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997) was a member of the British royal family. She was the first wife of Charles III (then Prince of Wales) and mother of Princes William and Harry. Her activism and glamour, which made her an international icon, earned her enduring popularity.
- November 1977: Charles meets Diana. Diana was just 16 years old when Prince Charles, nearly 13 years her senior, first visited her family’s West Northamptonshire estate, Althorp House, in November of 1977.
- November 1978: The prince’s birthday bash. One year later, Charles and Diana crossed paths again, this time at Buckingham Palace for his 30th birthday celebration, which Diana received an invitation to attend, as did her sister, Sarah.
- July 1980: A royal romance begins. In July of 1980, Diana, now a 19-year-old woman, came face-to-face with Charles once more. This time, Diana — in Morton's book — said the Prince of Wales made a bold display of his affections.
- September 1980: Diana passes the 'Balmoral test' Just two months later, Diana was invited for a meaningful stay at the queen’s sprawling Scottish residence in Aberdeenshire, Balmoral Castle, where her budding relationship with Charles and her suitability as a partner would be tested by his friends and family, and most importantly, by the monarch herself.
Nov 15, 2023 · The July 1981 wedding of then-Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer seemed like a real-life fairy tale to hundreds of millions of people around the world. After years of bachelorhood, the...
Nov 14, 2023 · Charles and Diana: a history of their marriage. Their 15-year marriage began with a fairy tale wedding and saw the birth of two princes, but ended in a public and acrimonious divorce involving infidelity that threatened to rock the monarchy.
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Nov 9, 2022 · Ahead, we're breaking down everything you need to know about Charles and Diana's relationship, from endearing courtship to eventual split. November 1977: Charles first meets Diana.
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Nov 17, 2023 · Prince Charles and Princess Diana shared an imperfect marriage for 15 years before officially separating. Here is an extensive list of their relationship's highs and lows.
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May 5, 2023 · Princess Diana and Charles only met 13 times in person before they were married on July 29, 1981. They divorced after he admitted to an affair.
