Princess Diana and then-Prince Charles’ marriage is often remembered for its heartbreak, scandals and eventual collapse. However, a newly surfaced letter appears to reveal a very different side to their relationship during the early months of their marriage.
Rare letter offers glimpse into Diana and Charles’ happy newlywed period
A collection of Diana memorabilia is set to be auctioned this summer, including a handwritten note known as “The Honeymoon Letter”.
The items come from the collection of Katherine Hanbury, a close friend of Diana’s who attended West Heath Girls’ School with the future princess between 1973 and 1977.
Charles has often been portrayed as an absent husband to Diana (Credit: Zak Hussein / SplashNews.com)
According to The Telegraph, the three-page letter was written in September 1981, just weeks after Diana and Charles married in their historic royal wedding at St Paul’s Cathedral.
Far from the unhappy image that later emerged, Diana reportedly described married life in glowing terms.
She wrote: “We had a blissful honeymoon with endless sun and luckily calm seas… we are now up in Scotland until the end of October, which is a big treat for us. I adore being outside all day and hate London!”
Diana also appeared delighted by her new role as a wife, adding: “It’s wonderful being married – I think it’s safe to say that after two months!”
Princess Diana’s candid comments about royal life
The letter also offered insight into how Diana was adjusting to life inside the royal family.
In one playful remark, she reportedly described the experience as: “It’s a case of playing with grown-ups!”
The note is particularly significant because it captures a period before the turmoil that would later come to define Diana and Charles’ relationship.
A letter penned by Princess Diana is coming up for sale (Credit: SplashNews.com)
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