Shocking allegations emerge from bodyguard's memoir, revealing the explosive nature of King Charles and Princess Diana's marriage. Violence was reportedly considered inevitable amidst their tumultuous relationship and bitter marital battles.
In the aftermath of Princess Diana's untimely death in 1997, King Charles ascended to the throne amidst an undisclosed form of cancer. Christopher Andersen, author of "The Day Diana Died," claims that Charles' illness has prompted reflective moments, where his memories of Diana, both good and bad, linger. Despite the passage of time, Charles continues to face comparisons to his former wife, haunted by her enduring legacy.
Charles' marriage to Diana was a whirlwind of emotion, marred by infidelity, resentment, and ultimately tragedy. Their relationship was reportedly so volatile that violence seemed unavoidable, as alleged by a former bodyguard. Andersen notes that Charles was "shattered" upon learning of Diana's passing, yet was haunted by the shadow she cast over his reign.
King Charles' "Mortal Combat" with Princess Diana: Violence Allegedly Looming
Despite their marital struggles, Charles and Diana shared a brief period of closeness during her second pregnancy. However, this respite was short-lived, as Charles' disappointment over having another son reportedly distanced them. According to Andersen, Diana always knew that Camilla, now Queen Consort, was the true love of Charles' life.
The author claims that Charles regretted allowing his father, Prince Philip, to pressure him into marrying Diana. After all, it was Camilla who held his heart. The sad reality, as Andersen suggests, is that Charles and Diana's marriage was destined to fail, as Camilla was the love of his life all along.
King Charles' "Mortal Combat" with Princess Diana: Violence Allegedly Looming
In the years following Diana's death, Charles faced a significant challenge in ensuring she received the funeral she deserved, despite opposition from the monarchy. Diana's passing not only devastated Charles but also deeply impacted their sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
William and Harry were forced to endure the agonizing experience of walking behind their mother's coffin through throngs of mourners. Their uncle, Earl Spencer, later described it as a "tunnel of grief" that has left lasting scars on the young princes. Andersen believes that neither William nor Harry has fully come to terms with their mother's absence, still grappling with the emotions of that fateful day.
King Charles' "Mortal Combat" with Princess Diana: Violence Allegedly Looming
After Diana's burial, Charles continued to be haunted by her memory, which overshadowed his every move. It took eight years for Charles to convince Queen Elizabeth II to grant him permission to marry Camilla, but even then, it was with the caveat that she would not be known as queen. However, Charles later broke that promise, crowning Camilla as queen.
Despite his apparent devastation at the time of Diana's death, Andersen alleges that Charles began to resent her persistent presence in his life. After 25 years, Charles and Camilla still face comparisons to Diana, who remains an incomparable icon in the eyes of many.
King Charles' "Mortal Combat" with Princess Diana: Violence Allegedly Looming
Today, as Charles battles his illness, Andersen believes that his memories of Diana, both positive and negative, are never far from his mind. She was a larger-than-life figure who grew even more prominent in death. King Charles has spent years grappling with the ghost of Diana, his shadow forever intertwined with the legacy of his former wife.
