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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is it terrible that I sort-of feel that Princess Diana's narrative is the only one everyone appears to internalize regarding the Wales' marriage drama?

Do we know for a fact that Charles carried on an active affair with Camilla during the entirety of their marriage? What about Princess Diana's documented mental health issues?

To me, it appears that more than the cheating, [b]Princess Diana had major immaturity issues[/b]. Charles needed a partner and she was always crying and creating drama. [/quote]

She was 19.[/quote]

Exactly. She was 19 and had no support or real love from Charles, her only lifeline in a dysfunctional, insular, generally unhappy and cynical family. I am fascinated by the royals, but it’s messed up that a family dynamic can revolve solely around one person at the expense at everyone around them. For what? To remain in power, preserve the family heritage in an outdated institution? They were all miserable despite having every privilege in the world. [/quote]

Yes but she consented to the marriage, as did her family. Is it really on the institution of the monarchy to ensure their interpersonal affairs were handled appropriately? Don't get me wrong, I stan Princess Di, I just feel like her being a mismatch for the royal family isn't necessarily a blemish on the institution itself.

Had Princess Di had a loving supportive family like Kate does, she would have had an easier transition and may have handled the Charles' affair drama better. [/quote]

Diana was very close with her sisters, so she had ties with her family. But what was true at that time and seems less true for Kate, is that entering the royal family means cutting off aspects of your birth family life. Only members of the royal family are permitted at certain events, including Christmas celebrations. Diana’s first few weeks at Kensington Palace were completely alone.

The Windsors are not a warm family - or functional family - and that was really hard on Diana. Kate seemingly has a good relationship with William, but in addition, the Middletons seem to have been brought into Windsor / Royal family events in a way the Spencer’s were not. You see them at events with Kate, including formal functions ans holidays.  And certainly William is a much more supportive spouse than Charles. Goodness, that quote from Charles (IRL) when asked if he was in love with Diana .... his response: “Whatever love means ...”. Yikes.[/quote]

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