In 1981,Prince Charles and Lady Dianaannounced their engagement after meeting some four years prior.
Even at that time, the red flags were becoming innumerable.
Still, Charles and Diana went through with their wedding andwhat a wedding that was.
Just one year after they split,Princess Diana was killedin a tragic car accident.
The secrets about her marriage to Charles, however, were not laid to rest with her.
Some of them might just surprise you.
It’s also quite likely that, all the while, you’ve never realized one particular detail.
So, what’s going on?
Diana was, in fact, the same height as her husband.
Perhaps the prince was sensitive about his height.
Maybe it goes even deeper than that was this his way of being domineering?
This is important to avoid an awkward moment, she explained.
However, even an awkward kiss would surely be better than no kiss at all, right?
According toHistory, Prince Charles forgot forgot!
to kiss his new bride after they exchanged vows at the altar.
Consequently, this is how thebalcony kiss traditioncame to be.
Breaking tradition, Diana chose to follow a new ritual of the Church of England.
This was quite a departure from what was custom for royalty at that time.
EvenQueen Elizabeth II vowed to obey Prince Philip despite being of a much higher position.
Surely, there were much greater issues at hand than these vows.
“Well there was [sex].
But it was odd, very odd,” she said (viaExpress).
Elaborating somewhat, Diana said, “Instinct told me, it was just so odd.”
Not exactly a ringing endorsement if you’re Prince Charles, that’s for sure.
Diana also admitted to Settleten, “He was the greatest friend I’ve ever had.”
In 1986, Charles started having an affair with Camilla Parker-Bowles.
In hindsight, it’s no surprise the couple parted ways.
Was Charles ever really in love with Diana?
This couldn’t be further from the truth.
In actuality, it’s entirely possible that Charles never truly loved Diana.
In theirfirst joint interviewafter becoming engaged, the interviewer asks the couple if they are in love.
“Of course,” Diana quickly replied.
Charles chimed in, saying, “Whatever ‘in love’ means.”
This moment is one that haunted Diana for years afterward.
Charles' reply, however, stunned her even more than the question.
Absolutely traumatised me."
We may never know if that moment ever came for Charles.
In her equally hopeless situation, Diana developed an eating disorder.
Diana also detailed on tape (viaExpress) other ways she was crying out for help.
There was a lot of blood and he hadn’t made any reaction whatsoever."
Can you imagine being married to someone you think is sabotaging you?
What is surprising, however, is who got the ball rolling.
Instead, the couple opted for a long-term separation.
By 1996, Charles and Diana had been separated for about four years.
According to theFiji Sun,Diana was essentially given an “order” to formally divorce.
Burrell further said that Diana didn’t want a divorce.
