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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Former Royal Butler Recalls Princess Diana's "Mock Horror" During an "Unannounced" Visit From King Charles Amid Their Divorce

King Charles wears a suit and talks to Princess Diana who looks coy wearing a cream dress, a pearl necklace, and her engagement ring.

King Charles and Princess Diana had somewhat of a tumultuous marriage. Having tied the knot on July 29, 1981, the couple went on to welcome two children together—Prince William and Prince Harry—before announcing their separation on December 9, 1992. The couple's divorce was finalized on August 28, 1996, and according to one former royal butler, Charles and Diana attempted to be civil during that time.

In his book A Royal Duty, former butler Paul Burrell recalled a surprise visit Princess Diana received from The King following their split.

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