Princess Diana’s Divorce from Prince Charles

The tumultuous divorce of Prince Charles and Princess Diana captivated the world, and public opinion was firmly on Diana’s side. Though divorce was no longer taboo, many felt Charles had mishandled the situation and behaved selfishly.

In 1994, a politician named Edwina Currie wrote a letter to The Times expressing concerns about Charles becoming king. She stated that it wasn’t the fact he was divorced that was the issue, but rather his selfishness, self-pity, and immaturity.

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