Charles, Diana Marry 1981 St Paul’s Cathedral 750 Million Viewers

Princess Diana and King Charles III were married on July 29, 1981, in a ceremony watched by 750 million people worldwide, marking one of the most iconic royal weddings in history. Despite the grandeur, the day included notable mishaps such as Diana mistakenly calling Charles by the wrong names during the vows and spilling perfume on her wedding gown, which she concealed as she walked down the aisle. Diana notably altered the traditional vows by omitting the word 'obey,' reflecting her desire for independence, and shared candidly in later years about her struggles with bulimia around the time of the wedding. The night before the wedding, Diana experienced severe anxiety and a bulimia episode, highlighting the immense pressure she felt stepping into royal life. Their relationship was complex from the start, with Charles reportedly telling Diana the night before the wedding that he did not love her, though they proceeded with the marriage after encouragement from Diana's family. The couple's wedding day was crowned by a balcony kiss at Buckingham Palace and was followed by the births of their sons, William and Harry, though their marriage would later be marked by difficulties and public scrutiny.