The Truth Behind the Marriage of Charles and Diana

When Charles first encountered Diana, he wasn’t courting her at all — he was dating her older sister, Sarah Spencer. Diana, just 16 at the time, made an impression, but no one could have predicted that she would one day become the future Princess of Wales.

Sarah later joked about the situation, insisting there were no hard feelings. Still, the unusual beginning of their connection added an ironic twist to the royal romance — one that hinted at the unconventional path their marriage would take.