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Diana Knew Charles' Doubts Before Royal Wedding
30 Sep
Summary
- Diana was told Prince Charles did not love her before their wedding.
- She married him anyway, driven by her own deep feelings.
- Earl Spencer revealed this painful detail in his new book.
Princess Diana was aware of Prince Charles' lack of love for her prior to their 1981 wedding, according to her brother, Earl Spencer. He shared in his book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," that Charles confessed he would marry Diana despite not being in love with her just a day before the ceremony.
Despite this revelation, Diana, then 20, proceeded with the marriage. Spencer attributes her decision to her deeply emotional nature and her genuine love for Charles, suggesting she hoped for the best. She had also confided her concerns to her father before the wedding.
The royal wedding, which took place at St. Paul's Cathedral on July 29, 1981, was a global spectacle. However, the union, which began under a cloud of doubt, later dissolved into separation and divorce.
Buckingham Palace has questioned some of Spencer's recollections, with a statement suggesting that grief can impact memory. Spencer, however, maintains his commitment to sharing his sister's story as he remembers it.
