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=== The Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana (1981) === The wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer was one of the most iconic and widely watched events in modern history. The royal ceremony took place on '''29 July 1981''' at '''St. Paul’s Cathedral in London'''. It was not just a wedding between two people but a global celebration filled with tradition, emotion, and hope. People from around the world eagerly followed every detail, seeing it as a fairy tale come to life. Lady Diana was '''only 20 years''' old when she married Prince Charles, who was 32 at the time. From the moment their engagement was announced, there was an overwhelming public interest in the couple. Diana, who came from an '''aristocratic family''', was admired for her beauty, innocence, and grace. Charles, as the heir to the '''British throne''', was one of the most famous men in the world. Their marriage symbolized a new chapter for the B'''ritish royal family''', and the people saw it as a love story fit for a future king and queen. On the wedding day, London was decorated beautifully. Thousands of people gathered on the streets to catch a glimpse of the royal procession. Crowds lined the route from Buckingham Palace to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Around '''750 million people worldwide''' watched the ceremony live on television an extraordinary number for the time. It became one of the most watched events in '''TV history''', uniting people from different countries and cultures in a single moment of joy and celebration. Diana’s wedding dress also became legendary. Designed by D'''avid and Elizabeth Emanuel''', the ivory silk taffeta gown had a '''25-foot train''', making it one of the most memorable royal bridal gowns ever created. The dress was decorated with lace, sequins, and '''10,000''' pearls. When Diana stepped out of her carriage and walked into the cathedral, the crowd cheered loudly, and millions of viewers around the world were mesmerized by her beauty and elegance. The ceremony itself followed royal tradition. Charles and Diana exchanged vows in front of about '''3,500 guests,''' including world leaders, foreign royals, and celebrities. There was one special moment that made headlines Diana accidentally reversed Charles’s names during the vows, which made the moment even more human and relatable. After the wedding, they returned to Buckingham Palace, where they appeared on the balcony and shared their famous first kiss as husband and wife. This royal wedding was often described as the wedding of the century. The media coverage was massive, and Diana instantly became '''a global ico'''n. People around the world fell in love with her kindness, grace, and natural charm. It was after this wedding that she began to be called '''The People’s Princess,''' because she connected deeply with ordinary people and became a symbol of hope and modern royalty. Although their marriage later faced many challenges, the wedding day itself remains a historic and unforgettable event. It represented dreams, fairy tales, and the power of love in the eyes of millions. Even decades later, the images of Charles and Diana’s royal wedding continue to be remembered as one of the most beautiful and grand royal ceremonies in history.
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