The latest about Charles of England and Princess Diana has surprised many, including Prince Harry himself. It has been revealed that before their engagement in 1981, Prince Charles made a request that Diana considered inappropriate.
Lady Di and Charles III: their beginnings
Charles and Diana met in 1977, but their relationship didn't blossom until 1980. At that time, the future king and the princess hadn't been seeing each other for long, and they had only met 13 times. Despite this, Charles invited Diana to Highgrove, his home in Gloucestershire, in 1980. This gesture seemed like an important step in their relationship, but what happened during the visit surprised Diana.
During her visit to Highgrove, Charles showed Diana the house, which he had just bought. He asked her to organize the interior decoration of the mansion. Although Charles appreciated Diana's taste, she considered it a step too soon.
"We weren't even officially engaged," Diana commented in her biography. The princess rejected the proposal, as she found it inappropriate at that time.
The engagement and the wedding
Despite this incident, Charles and Diana announced their engagement in February 1981. On July 29 of that same year, they married in a ceremony watched by millions of people. After the marriage, the couple moved to Highgrove, where they made their home. It was there that their children were born: Prince William in 1982 and Prince Harry in 1984.
Lady Di's influence on Highgrove
Highgrove became the royal family's home for many years. Although the property was heavily influenced by Charles's tastes, Diana also left her mark. The 353-acre mansion, surrounded by beautiful gardens, was where Diana spent much of her family life with Charles and their children.
Although Highgrove remains a private property, some photos revealed how the royal family left their personal touch. In one of them, Charles and Diana appeared playing with their children in the gardens, creating memories that endure to this day.
Today, Highgrove is known for its gardens, which Charles has tended with great dedication. The property receives thousands of visitors each year, interested in seeing the beautiful landscapes he designed himself.
For Prince Harry, learning these details about his parents' early days will be a surprise. His parents' relationship, which began with ups and downs and misunderstandings, ended up being a marriage that marked the history of the British monarchy.