Charles’ ‘Joke’ after Harry’s Birth Signaled to Diana ‘The Beginning of the End of Their Marriage,’ Says Book
Charles and Diana had a tumultuous marriage that saw them both stoop to cheating at some point — the royal marriage was over long before they ended things legally. And shockingly, Diana’s life ended shortly after.
Charles and Diana had a turbulent relationship. The pair announced their official separation in December 1992 after more than a decade of marriage that produced two sons.
Her life had been stressful while married to Charles, but it got worse after their divorce because many of the privileges she had always enjoyed stopped even though she still had limited freedom.
Letters never arrived on their way to her, and trips abroad were often denied. It was a difficult time for Diana and Charles; however, they kept their fans in the loop, and when the divorce was finalized in 1996, she walked away with adequate compensation.
After they announced their separation, the pair became more outspoken about their ailing relationship, with both giving their side of the story in interviews. Here are the details.
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales, wearing a yellow and navy blue dress and jacket designed by Catherine Walker and a hat by Philip Somerville, visit the National Cemetery on November 2, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea.| Source: Getty Images
Those closely acquainted with Charles and Diana’s love story will already know that it was a whirlwind affair doomed to end before it even really began.
Harry was reportedly indifferent, and a little bewildered, but her older son burst into tears.
During their engagement, Diana stumbled upon a gift her husband-to-be had prepared for the third character in their relationship – Camilla. It was a beautiful gold chain bracelet with a blue enamel disk and the initials G and F entwined into it.
Lady Diana Spencer reveals her sapphire and diamond engagement ring while she and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales pose for photographs in the grounds of Buckingham Palace following the announcement of their engagement. | Source: Getty Images
According to Diana, the initials were from their nicknames, Gladys and Fred. A staff of Charles’ told Diana about the present, and she had gone on to check it out even though she knew how devastated she would be about it.
She was mad about it, and rightfully so — they were about to get married, and her husband seemed to be deeply taken with Camilla. A few days before their marriage, he took the bracelet to Camilla, and he did so without an escort.
While he was gone, she wandered into his office and met his officer there — it was a clear indication of whom her husband had been with. It saddened Diana, who complained to her sisters about it over lunch. They were gracious about it,...
