40 years since the "wedding of the century" between Charles and Diana

The “marriage of the century” 4 decades ago later turned into a tragedy.

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On July 29, 1981, in front of gleeful crowds in London, and 750 million viewers around the world, Prince Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, married the shy young Diana Spencer, but the "marriage of the century" four decades ago later turned into a tragedy.

At 32, after years of romantic adventures, the prince was able to produce an heir to the British throne, thanks to his marriage to the aristocratic young woman, who was barely 20 years old.

Several days ago, thousands of people camped out on the three-kilometre road between Buckingham Palace and St Paul's Cathedral, hoping to see the wedding procession.

All the shops wore the royal suit, as British flags were placed on the windows that were decorated with the couple's pictures.

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