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Diana, Princess of Wales (born Diana Frances Spencer; 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997), was a member of the British royal family.She was the first wife of Charles III (then Prince of Wales) and mother of Princes William and Harry.
William, Prince of Wales (William Arthur Philip Louis; born 21 June 1982), is the heir apparent to the British throne. He is the elder son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. William was born during the reign of his paternal grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. He was educated at Wetherby School, Ludgrove School and Eton College.
Diana felt that the royal household saw her as a "threat of some kind" but that "every strong woman in history has had to walk down a similar path, and I think it's the strength that causes the confusion and the fear". When asked if the Prince of Wales would ever be king, Diana said, "I don't think any of us know the answer to that.
The couple soon welcomed heirs to the throne, with Diana giving birth to Prince William in 1982 and Prince Harry two years later. Charles and Diana famously dealt with their fair share of strife ...
Even before her marriage to Prince Andrew, Ferguson was closely connected to the royal family. “I’ve known the King all my life, and I absolutely adore him,” Ferguson said of King Charles ...
He was born Prince William Arthur Phillip Louis on June 21, 1982. Princess Beatrice Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson welcomed their first child, Princess Beatrice Elizabeth Mary, on August 8, 1988.
Prince Andrew had known Ferguson since childhood, and they had met occasionally at polo matches and became reacquainted with each other at Royal Ascot in 1985. [5] [15] Also prior to their engagement, Ferguson had accompanied Diana, Princess of Wales, during her official tour of Andrew's ship HMS Brazen.
In July of 1980, Diana, now a 19-year-old woman, came face-to-face with Charles once more. This time, Diana — in Morton's book — said the Prince of Wales made a bold display of his affections.