At the age of 20, Diana Spencer agreed to marry Prince Charles, but during their 15-year marriage, she never found happiness with him. Despite her public composure, certain photos revealed the emotional struggles she faced. Her difficult marriage took a toll on Diana, and the pain sometimes showed despite her best efforts to hide it.
After their engagement, Diana faced intense media attention, which she had to deal with whether she liked it or not. While she answered questions gracefully, the constant scrutiny never became something she could fully get used to. After one particularly tough encounter with the press, Diana went to her room and broke down in tears, wishing she could escape the paparazzi.
Charles didn’t do much to make her feel loved, even during their engagement. When asked if he loved Diana in an interview, his vague response left many wondering about his true feelings. They rarely shared genuine moments in front of the cameras, mostly appearing in formal, obligatory photos.
Before the wedding, Diana briefly considered calling it off after discovering jewelry meant for his lover, Camilla. Diana went through with it only after her sisters convinced her. During the lavish ceremony, she noticed Camilla in the crowd and later told her sister she often dreamt of her rival, even during her honeymoon.
Photos from this time show Diana’s sadness, her face showing little happiness. Charles was deeply involved in interests Diana didn’t share, and her jealousy grew as Charles openly showed affection for Camilla. Even his gift of cufflinks engraved with her initials hurt Diana.
When Diana announced she was expecting their first child, it was clear she was struggling emotionally. Her postpartum depression after the birth of William only added to her pain. Charles criticized her emotional state, labeling her as unstable, a label that stuck with her for years.
Their relationship continued to deteriorate, and by 1992, their divorce was announced after a trip to South Korea. Diana, no longer a queen, remained beloved by the public as she focused on her true passion for public service.
