The Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana: A Look Back
39 Years Later
It has been 39 years since Lady Diana Spencer walked down the aisle to wed Prince Charles, in what was one of the most extravagant and highly publicized royal weddings in history.
A Moment in Time
On July 29, 1981, an estimated 750 million people tuned in worldwide to witness the historic event. The wedding took place at St Paul's Cathedral in London, and was broadcast live on television.
Lady Diana, a 20-year-old kindergarten teacher, became an instant icon. Her wedding dress, with its 25-foot train, was one of the most talked-about fashion statements of the time.
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, was 32 years old at the time of the wedding. The couple had met just a handful of times before their engagement was announced in February 1981.
The wedding was a grand affair, with over 2,500 guests in attendance. It was the first royal wedding to be televised live, and it remains one of the most watched events in television history.
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