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Diana Suspected Camilla on Royal Train
22 Sep
Summary
- Diana knew she wasn't the blonde woman on the Royal Train.
- The train incident occurred in November 1980, early in Diana's relationship.
- Diana later suspected Camilla Parker Bowles due to proximity to her home.
In November 1980, Princess Diana was in the early stages of her relationship with Prince Charles when a scandal emerged. A blonde woman was seen boarding the Royal Train where Charles was staying, sparking speculation. Some reports incorrectly suggested the woman was Diana, who was blonde and linked to Charles. However, Diana knew she was not present.
Years later, as Diana and Charles' marriage faced difficulties, she reportedly concluded the mystery woman could have been Camilla Parker Bowles. Earl Spencer's memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, reveals Diana's conclusion was partly influenced by the train's proximity to Camilla's home. Charles and Camilla had a long-standing connection before Charles married Diana in 1981.
The marriage of Diana and Charles became unhappy, leading to their separation announcement in 1992 and divorce in 1996. Charles later admitted infidelity. Diana famously remarked, "There were three of us in this marriage." Camilla and Charles eventually married in 2005, years after Diana's passing.
