Namely, a few key points inPrincess DianaandPrince Charles' dating history.

But, from the outside looking in, their courtship likely seemed picture perfect at the time.

Both love the outdoors, skiing, music, and dancing, and neither smokes."

Princess Diana and Prince Charles

It’s just that simple, right?

From the very start, Princess Diana and Prince Charles were much less compatible than they let on.

According toThe Evening Standard, Prince Charles actually datedSarah Spencer(Diana’s sister!)

Princess Diana and Prince Charles

before wooing the Princess and it was she that introduced the two.

It wasn’t exactly the whirlwind romance you might be imagining, though.

Not exactly an assessment you want from your future husband.

Princess Diana and Prince Charles

It seems there was an issue of commitment, too.

At least on Charles' part, anyway.

Diana confronted Prince Charles, but he gave Camilla the bracelet anyway, justtwo daysbefore marrying Diana.