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The wedding of Prince Charles (later King Charles III) and Lady Diana Spencer took place on Wednesday, 29 July 1981, [1] at St Paul's Cathedral in London, United Kingdom. The groom was the heir apparent to the British throne, and the bride was a member of the Spencer family.
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- November 1977: Charles meets Diana. Diana was just 16 years old when Prince Charles, nearly 13 years her senior, first visited her family’s West Northamptonshire estate, Althorp House, in November of 1977.
- November 1978: The prince’s birthday bash. One year later, Charles and Diana crossed paths again, this time at Buckingham Palace for his 30th birthday celebration, which Diana received an invitation to attend, as did her sister, Sarah.
- July 1980: A royal romance begins. In July of 1980, Diana, now a 19-year-old woman, came face-to-face with Charles once more. This time, Diana — in Morton's book — said the Prince of Wales made a bold display of his affections.
- September 1980: Diana passes the 'Balmoral test' Just two months later, Diana was invited for a meaningful stay at the queen’s sprawling Scottish residence in Aberdeenshire, Balmoral Castle, where her budding relationship with Charles and her suitability as a partner would be tested by his friends and family, and most importantly, by the monarch herself.
Diana, Princess of Wales (born Diana Frances Spencer; 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997) was a member of the British royal family. She was the first wife of Charles III (then Prince of Wales ) and mother of Princes William and Harry .
Nov 15, 2023 · November 1977: Prince Charles meets Lady Diana Spencer. Diana was a 16-year-old schoolgirl when Charles visited Althorp, Diana’s home, as a guest of her older sister, Lady Sarah Spencer.
Nov 9, 2022 · July 29, 1981: Charles and Diana tie the knot. Just five months after getting engaged, Diana and Charles got married at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
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Nov 17, 2023 · Prince Charles and Princess Diana shared an imperfect marriage for 15 years before officially separating. Here is an extensive list of their relationship's highs and lows.
The marriage of Charles and Diana, (later the Prince and Princess of Wales), took place on 29 July 1981, marking a highpoint in the popularity of the Royal Family. It was seen by a global...
