Photos show Princess Diana and Charles' relationship wasn't as bitter as it was portrayed to be in 'The Crown'

Mikhaila FrielJan 4, 2023, 17:47 IST

Charles and Diana on their honeymoon in August 1981, left, and after a wedding rehearsal dinner in July 1981, right.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images, PA Images via Getty Images

Charles and Diana's 15-year-long marriage was portrayed in the Netflix series "The Crown."
Diana's former chef Darren McGrady previously told Insider the show misrepresented the couple.

The breakdown of Charles and Diana's relationship was shown in "The Crown," but the series appears to skim past the happy aspects of their relationship.

Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki as Prince Charles and Princess Diana in season 5 of "The Crown."Keith Bernstein / Netflix

Diana's former chef Darren McGrady said "The Crown" misrepresented the couple's relationship.

Darren McGrady.Angela Weiss/ Getty Images.

The then-titled Prince Charles and Lady Diana got engaged in February 1981 after meeting 13 times. They appeared comfortable showing affection for one another, as they held hands after their wedding rehearsal dinner.

Diana and Charles holding hands as they leave St. Paul's Cathedral after a wedding rehearsal in 1981.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

The then-titled Prince Charles and Lady Diana got engaged in February 1981 after meeting 13 times. They appeared comfortable showing affection for one another, as they held hands after their wedding rehearsal dinner.

They tied the knot in July 1981, and became the first royal couple to share their first kiss with the public on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Charles and Diana share a kiss at Buckingham Palace after their wedding on July 29, 1981.Keystone/ Getty Images.

There were many light-hearted moments in their relationship that weren't always witnessed by the public. For instance, they appeared to share a laugh as they departed for their honeymoon in August 1981.

Charles and Diana on the Royal Yacht Britannia for their honeymoon in August 1981.PA Images via Getty Images

There were many light-hearted moments in their relationship that weren't always witnessed by the public. For instance, they appeared to share a laugh as they departed for their honeymoon in August 1981.

The couple showed some PDA during their honeymoon at Balmoral, Scotland.

Prince Charles kisses the hand of Princess Diana at a photo call during their honeymoon.Bob Thomas/Popperfoto/Getty Images

After their wedding, Princess Diana became a working royal and accompanied Charles at events across the world. Here, they danced at a formal event in Melbourne, Australia, in 1985.

Charles and Princess Diana dance at the Southern Cross Hotel, Melbourne, on October 31, 1985.©Pool Photograph/Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images

After their wedding, Princess Diana became a working royal and accompanied Charles at events across the world. Here, they danced at a formal event in Melbourne, Australia, in 1985.

They shared a kiss in front of the public and press after a charity polo match in 1985.

King Charles (then Prince Charles) and Princess Diana kiss after a polo charity match in 1985.Georges De Keerle/Getty Images

Although the couple separated in 1992, they appeared to be on good terms when attending public engagements together. Here they were at a public engagement in 1993.

The Prince and Princess Of Wales in Liverpool for the Battle of the Atlantic service on May 30, 1993.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

One year before their divorce was finalized in 1996, Charles and Diana attended a public engagement with their sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, in May 1995.

Prince Charles, Prince William, Princess Diana, and Prince Harry attend a ceremony in Hyde Park to mark the 50th anniversary of VE Day on May 7, 1995.Anwar Hussein/Getty Images

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Photos show Princess Diana and Charles' relationship wasn't as bitter as it was portrayed to be in 'The Crown'

The breakdown of Charles and Diana's relationship was shown in "The Crown," but the series appears to skim past the happy aspects of their relationship.

Diana's former chef Darren McGrady said "The Crown" misrepresented the couple's relationship.

The then-titled Prince Charles and Lady Diana got engaged in February 1981 after meeting 13 times. They appeared comfortable showing affection for one another, as they held hands after their wedding rehearsal dinner.

They tied the knot in July 1981, and became the first royal couple to share their first kiss with the public on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

There were many light-hearted moments in their relationship that weren't always witnessed by the public. For instance, they appeared to share a laugh as they departed for their honeymoon in August 1981.

The couple showed some PDA during their honeymoon at Balmoral, Scotland.

After their wedding, Princess Diana became a working royal and accompanied Charles at events across the world. Here, they danced at a formal event in Melbourne, Australia, in 1985.

They shared a kiss in front of the public and press after a charity polo match in 1985.

Although the couple separated in 1992, they appeared to be on good terms when attending public engagements together. Here they were at a public engagement in 1993.

One year before their divorce was finalized in 1996, Charles and Diana attended a public engagement with their sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, in May 1995.