Charles upset Princess Diana with a cold and contemptuous statement about their relationship

 

What began as a spectacular fantasy wedding attended by millions turned into misery and controversy.

Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's marriage was one of the most scrutinized in history, captivating the world but eventually collapsing due to unmet expectations and hidden facts.

On July 29, 1981, a 20-year-old Diana went down the aisle of St. Paul's Cathedral to marry Prince Charles, then 32, in what was dubbed the "wedding of the century."

The spectacular event was observed by 3,500 guests and a record-breaking 750 million television viewers around the world. Their engagement, announced just five months before, had sparked excitement, with Diana proudly displaying her now-iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring.

Cracks had already begun to appear beneath the glittering facade. In a joint interview after their engagement, Diana boldly said, "Of course."

Charles, however, reacted with an apathetic, “Whatever in love means.” The statement, which obviously upset Diana, would eventually be interpreted as an early symptom of difficulty in their relationship.

Despite the public adoration, their marriage lacked the foundation of a strong emotional bond. In private conversations, Charles frequently spoke of love as a strong friendship, emphasizing shared interests and compatibility over passion.

While Diana sought for a loving and dedicated relationship, Charles found emotional relief elsewhere—particularly with Camilla Parker Bowles, the woman he would later call his "touchstone" and "sounding board."

Their love was marred by personal hardships, adultery, and severe public attention. The couple eventually split in 1992, and their divorce was completed in 1996, bringing an end to a highly known royal affair.

Years later, Charles married Camilla, the woman he had always loved. Looking back, his statements during that fatal engagement interview appear to have anticipated what was to come—a marriage that was never founded on the love Diana longed for.

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