In 1981, the world was captivated by Princess Diana and her fairytale romance with Prince Charles. She was the public’s darling — the beautiful, shy young woman who had captured the heart of the Prince of Wales.
But behind the scenes, things weren’t as perfect as they appeared.
1981 was a monumental year for Princess Diana, a year that would change her life forever. While working as a nursery teacher’s assistant, she became engaged to Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne.
Their royal wedding in July that year was a worldwide spectacle, watched by millions as Diana became the Princess of Wales. But amid the glamour and the fairytale-like wedding, there were darker, hidden struggles that no one could see.
At first, however, everything seemed peaceful and perfect between the newly-in-love couple. When Charles left for a five-week royal tour in 1981, cameras captured Diana crying as she said goodbye, thought to be from the sadness of being separated from her soon-to-be husband.
But, as it turns out, the real reason for Diana’s tears was far more heartbreaking.
