Engagement Announcement
The world glimmered with fairy-tale-like excitement when Diana and Charles, Prince of Wales, announced their engagement on February 24, 1981.
Prince Charles Engagement
Charles and Diana walking arm-in-arm at Buckingham Palace after announcing their engagement in 1981
When asked if they were in love, Diana said: “Of course,” while Charles famously added: “Whatever ‘in love’ means.” The nation cringed, perhaps in anticipation of what might be to come.