Princess Diana Almost Called Off Wedding to Prince Charles But Her Dad Changed Her Mind, New Book Claims
A new book by royal biographer Ingrid Seward reveals details of Princess Diana's wedding and her father's role in convincing her not to call it off.
Father Persuades Diana
According to royal biographer Ingrid Seward's new book, Princess Diana's father played a crucial role in convincing her not to call off her wedding to Prince Charles.
Seward's book, 'My Mother And I,' includes an excerpt published by the Daily Mail that reveals Diana's emotional state prior to her wedding.
At Prince Andrew's 21st birthday party, Charles spent the evening mingling with others, leaving Diana feeling helpless and drained.
Father's Appeal to Diana
Diana, feeling distraught and with no intention of going back, sought refuge at her father's home in Northamptonshire after the party.
However, her father, Earl Spencer, convinced her to reconsider, pointing out the discourtesy of breaking off an engagement so close to the wedding.
He reminded her that marrying the future King was what she had always wanted and that she should stick to her decision.
Diana's Decision and Wedding
After moments of indecision and tears, Diana finally allowed her father to talk her round.
She admitted that she still wanted to be the Princess of Wales and believed in happy endings at her young age.
The wedding between Diana and Charles took place on July 29, 1981, at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
Life After the Wedding
Despite the grandeur of their wedding, Diana and Charles eventually divorced in 1996, one year before Diana's tragic death in a car crash.
Seward's book also explores Diana's relationship with Queen Elizabeth, who had reservations about Diana's suitability for Charles.
Ultimately, the couple's wedding became an iconic event, watched by a record-breaking TV audience of 750 million people across 74 countries.
