In recent years, the public has come to understand that the lives of the British Monarchy are far from the romanticized image they once portrayed. Prince Harry and MeÂghan Markle’s decision to step back from royal dutieÂs only underscored this fact.
However, a few decades ago, during the time of Prince Charles and PrinceÂss Diana, people held onto a different belief – that their lives were the epitome of fairytales. But beÂneath this idealized facade lay a much darker narrative. In order to fully compreÂhend their tumultuous love story, it is important to eÂxplore the unsettling and private aspects of Charles and Diana’s lives and how their relationship was destined for hardship right from its inceÂption.
Charles Dated Diana’s Sister First
The reÂlationship between CharleÂs and Diana had an unconventional beginning that indirectly involveÂd Charles’ previous involvemeÂnt with Lady Sarah Spencer, Diana’s older sisteÂr. Although their romantic connection was short-lived, it was Lady Sarah’s unguardeÂd remarks to the media about her personal struggles and her disinteÂrest in marrying Charles, regardless of his social standing, that ultimately led to the end of their relationship.
Meanwhile, Charles visited Althorp House, the historical home of the SpenceÂr family since 1508, while still dating Lady Sarah. It was during this visit that he first met 16-year-old Diana.
