When Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles in 1981, people went crazy. The outfit! The ring! The relationship was so popular that people couldn’t get enough of it, and you’ve probably seen about 200 million photos from that day ever since. However, I dug far into the archives to unearth some images that you most likely haven’t seen before. Get ready for some amazing finds.
On the grounds outside of Buckingham Palace, Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer announced their engagement, launching the fashion for what became known as the engagement ring of the century—yes, the sapphire sparkler that Kate Middleton now wears.
That’s how you announce to the world that you’re not for sale! Princess Di had her first night out after becoming engaged, and she looked stunning in a strapless black dress. The couple, who had only revealed their engagement two weeks prior, were at London’s Goldsmith’s Hall for a recital.
Read More: Princess Diana ‘feared for her life’ in the lead up to her fatal car crash in 1997
Following her approval of their marriage, Prince Charles and Diana pose with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. The atmosphere in this picture may look a bit tense.
4. First Wedding Rehearsal
Pictures from June 12, 1981, 47 days before the big day, show Diana and Charles leaving St. Paul’s Cathedral following their first wedding rehearsal. Hey, you would also want a ton of practice if you were getting married in front of, like, the whole globe.
A week before her wedding, Diana is pictured leaving Emanuel’s following her last wedding dress fitting. The tension!
David and Elizabeth Emanuel, a husband and wife team, were brought in to create Lady Di’s lovely taffeta gown. The press received a drawing of the designs the day of the event, which took place on the steps of St. Paul’s Cathedral, but the designs remained undisclosed until then.
The dress, like any other ensemble, would be incomplete without the accessories. This drawing features the heart-shaped slippers that Clive Shilton made for Princess Diana, as well as the little golden horseshoe pattern that was sewn into her dress for good fortune. Not to mention the pochette and lace umbrella.
The Worshipful Company of Gardeners’ sketch depicts the arrangement of her bouquet. There’s a reason why the long, flowing bouquet of flowers—which was 42 inches high and weighed just over 4 pounds—became one of the most iconic in the history of royal weddings.
The night before the wedding, large crowds gathered along the procession route in order to secure a good view.
Read More: Uncommon images of Princess Diana, one of the most photographed people on Earth
The night before Charles and Diana’s wedding, July 28, 1981, saw a fireworks show above London.
Across the United Kingdom, there were celebrations on their wedding day. The Prince of Wales Feathers were made by the Royal Air Force over Caernarfon Castle in Wales.
Read More: Have You Ever Noticed This One Strange Detail in Pictures of Princess Diana and King Charles?
Mayukh Saha
Mayukh Saha
April 24, 2024 · 10 min read
55 Rare Photos From Princess Diana’s Wedding You’ve Probably Never Seen
When Lady Diana Spencer married Prince Charles in 1981, people went crazy. The outfit! The ring! The relationship was so popular that people couldn’t get enough of it, and you’ve probably seen about 200 million photos from that day ever since. However, I dug far into the archives to unearth some images that you most likely haven’t seen before. Get ready for some amazing finds.
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1. The Engagement
Princess Diana’s engagement announcement.
Image Credits: Getty Images
On the grounds outside of Buckingham Palace, Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer announced their engagement, launching the fashion for what became known as the engagement ring of the century—yes, the sapphire sparkler that Kate Middleton now wears.
2. First Date As Fiancees
The newly engaged couple attending a recital at London’s Goldsmith Hall
Image Credits: Getty Images
That’s how you announce to the world that you’re not for sale! Princess Di had her first night out after becoming engaged, and she looked stunning in a strapless black dress. The couple, who had only revealed their engagement two weeks prior, were at London’s Goldsmith’s Hall for a recital.
Read More: Princess Diana ‘feared for her life’ in the lead up to her fatal car crash in 1997
3. Mother-in-law’s Approval
This is believed to be immediately after receiving Queen Elizabeth II’s approval.
Image Credits: Getty Images
Following her approval of their marriage, Prince Charles and Diana pose with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. The atmosphere in this picture may look a bit tense.
4. First Wedding Rehearsal
Princess Diana and Charles exiting St, Paul’s Cathedral following their first wedding rehearsal.
Image Credits: Getty Images
Pictures from June 12, 1981, 47 days before the big day, show Diana and Charles leaving St. Paul’s Cathedral following their first wedding rehearsal. Hey, you would also want a ton of practice if you were getting married in front of, like, the whole globe.
5. Finalizing The Dress
Princess Diana leaving Emanuel’s after finalizing her dress fitting.
Image Credits: Getty Images
A week before her wedding, Diana is pictured leaving Emanuel’s following her last wedding dress fitting. The tension!
6. The Blueprints For The Dress
The design sketch for Princess Diana’s wedding dress
Image Credits: Getty Images
David and Elizabeth Emanuel, a husband and wife team, were brought in to create Lady Di’s lovely taffeta gown. The press received a drawing of the designs the day of the event, which took place on the steps of St. Paul’s Cathedral, but the designs remained undisclosed until then.
7. All The Accessories That Go With It
The design sketch for the shoes, necklace, umbrella, and pochette for the wedding.
Image Credits: Getty Images
The dress, like any other ensemble, would be incomplete without the accessories. This drawing features the heart-shaped slippers that Clive Shilton made for Princess Diana, as well as the little golden horseshoe pattern that was sewn into her dress for good fortune. Not to mention the pochette and lace umbrella.
8. The Bouquet
The design sketch for the wedding Bouquet
Image Credits: Getty Images
The Worshipful Company of Gardeners’ sketch depicts the arrangement of her bouquet. There’s a reason why the long, flowing bouquet of flowers—which was 42 inches high and weighed just over 4 pounds—became one of the most iconic in the history of royal weddings.
9. The Public Anticipation
Crowds camping out the night before the wedding.
Image Credits: Getty Images
The night before the wedding, large crowds gathered along the procession route in order to secure a good view.
Read More: Uncommon images of Princess Diana, one of the most photographed people on Earth
10. The Grand Beginning
The Fireworks Display on the eve of Princess Diana’s wedding.
Image Credits: Getty Images
The night before Charles and Diana’s wedding, July 28, 1981, saw a fireworks show above London.
11. The Morning Of The Wedding
The Royal Air Force performing a special formation in Wales on the morning of Princess Diana’s wedding
Image Credits: Getty Images
Across the United Kingdom, there were celebrations on their wedding day. The Prince of Wales Feathers were made by the Royal Air Force over Caernarfon Castle in Wales.
Read More: Have You Ever Noticed This One Strange Detail in Pictures of Princess Diana and King Charles?
11. The Fans In Full Force
The crowd dotting the streets hoping to catch a glimpse of the royal couple.
Image Credits: Getty Images
With British flags and decorations lining the streets, they hoped to catch sight of the two when they arrived.
Look again if you believe that to be Princess Diana. once more. And perhaps once more. The bride in the photo is a lookalike who is posing for a TV feature, despite the fact that she looks just like THE actual royal.
Following the news of their engagement, Prince Charles and Diana Spencer were almost everywhere, including commemorative plates, towels, mugs, and more.
Speaking of presents, the Saudi Crown Prince gave the royal couple jewelry that truly epitomizes “extraordinary.” The green malachite pieces that were made for the Prince and Princess of Wales are seen here.
Almost the most significant person at the royal wedding was Canterbury Archbishop Robert Runcie. In addition to leading the ceremony, he played a key role in its preparation.
Read More: When Diana Was Stripped of Her Royal Titles, 15YO William Promised Her “I Will Give It Back to You One Day When I Am King”
Ushers at St. Paul’s Cathedral escorted wedding guests to their designated seats before the bride and groom arrived. Yes, the arena was full, but there were 750 million viewers throughout the globe.
Princess Anne and Princess Margaret, two of the most {stylish~ royals, were the first to arrive, and they did not disappoint. Those hues! Those fascinators that coordinate! Just astounding.
