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Marriage to Lady Diana Spencer

This timeline details the significant events related to Charles's marriage to Lady Diana Spencer.
First Meeting
1977
Charles first met Lady Diana Spencer while visiting her home, Althorp.
Engagement
February 1981
Charles proposed to Lady Diana Spencer, and their engagement was officially announced on 24 February 1981.
Wedding
29 July 1981
Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married at St Paul's Cathedral in London.
Birth of Prince William
June 1982
Their first son, Prince William, was born.
Birth of Prince Harry
September 1984
Their second son, Prince Harry, was born.
Resumption of Affair with Camilla Parker Bowles
1986
Charles resumed his affair with Camilla Parker Bowles, which significantly strained his marriage to Diana.
Legal Separation
December 1992
Charles and Diana announced their legal separation.
Divorce
28 August 1996
Charles and Diana divorced after a highly publicized and tumultuous marriage.