Diana's Marriage: Butler Reveals Royal Messes

Paul Burrell, former butler to Princess Diana, has revealed intimate details of her marriage to King Charles III in his new book, "The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana." Burrell described witnessing intense arguments between the couple, where shattered china and overturned tables were common occurrences.

He shared an instance where he found the then-Prince of Wales covered in salad dressing after a particularly fierce dispute. Burrell emphasized that while Charles never physically harmed Diana, she suffered mental anguish due to the marriage's breakdown.

Burrell noted that Charles often retreated to Highgrove House, which was conveniently located near Camilla Parker Bowles's residence. He believes Charles, despite attempts to make the marriage work, never let go of his true love for Camilla.

Diana tried diligently to be a devoted wife and mother, but the vast age difference and Charles's unwavering affection for Camilla created an insurmountable divide. The marriage, which began in 1981, publicly unraveled, leading to their separation in 1992 and divorce in 1996.

Burrell recalled Queen Elizabeth II's hope that Charles and Diana's marriage would succeed, a wish that ultimately could not be fulfilled. He also observed the Queen and Prince Philip offering support to Diana during difficult times.

Other accounts, like Christopher Andersen's book "The King: The Life of Charles III," corroborate the marital strife, with Charles reportedly experiencing deep depression and feeling trapped. Diana herself famously stated in a 1995 interview that "there were three of us in this marriage."