Also to add: I personally think that the Charles/Camilla/Diana love triangle shows that they were all victims of the institution in their own way. Charles couldn’t date Camilla because she wasn’t “approved” by the RF for not being of high enough status and most likely wasn’t a virgin
surprise surprise, her life wasn’t to be groomed for the RF. I don’t think even insisting to his family would have changed anything. He could have given up the crown, but to do that he would have had to have the crown first. Supposedly he was sent away anyway and when he came back, she had gotten engaged. Poor Diana was chosen as a brood mare, a young girl who has mental health issues. I don’t think they really loved each other, admired perhaps. I don’t condone cheating usually, but it’s a situation none of us really understand. He kept going back to his true love and Diana sought attention from men too. I think with the love triangle, it’s a horrible and messed up situation that happened because of backwards traditions. I don’t think anyone in that situation was in the right or wrong. I couldn’t imagine being told no to someone I loved by mummy and being made to marry someone else who fit the mould better. If Charles married someone else, instead of Diana, they may have turned a blind eye to the affair like most of the royal wives do at some point. Apparently C&C had a lot in common too, whereas C&D didn’t which isn’t a surprise as there was a huge age gap between them.
Diana’s appeal was that she was the only royal who really showed emotion which made her more in touch with us people. She was pretty open about her struggles and it seemed like she had them before marrying. She had her emotions written on her face, it’s quite sad to see. I can’t imagine from her POV as a young girl, first relationship and not understanding why you don’t feel wanted by your husband. Supposedly she cheated first too.
Sorry for my love triangle rant and I know it’s off topic a bit. I just don’t understand the hatred for Camilla either. I have empathy for them all in this situation alone. Other things I’ll judge them on
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