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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Jennifer Newton

Diana's 'block tactic' showed marriage to Charles was 'doomed from outset', says expert

It was 42 years ago to the day that the then Prince Charles announced his engagement to Lady Diana Spencer - and the world thought they were watching the beginning of a fairytale love story.

The couple posed for a series of photographs with Diana showing off her grand engagement ring - and they also gave an interview where Charles made a puzzling remark.

When asked if the pair were in love, Diana replied: "Of course", with her husband-to-be adding: "Whatever in love means."

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