Charles also had a small blunder of his own, saying “thy goods” rather than “my worldly goods.”

Diana’s Personal Letter Reveals Her Emotions

A recently resurfaced letter from Diana has shed more light on her feelings just days after the wedding. The letter, written on July 31 — two days after the ceremony — was addressed to Mark Simpson, a footman at Buckingham Palace. It was obtained by PEOPLE and made public via Julien’s Auctions on May 30.

In it, Diana thanked Simpson for his support during her early days in the palace:
“I just wanted to thank you for all your kindness + patience you’ve showed towards me since I moved into B.P. My stay was made so much easier by your company as it was so terribly lonely + we had so many laughs for that I can’t thank you enough.”

Feelings of Isolation Inside the Palace

There were long-standing reports that Diana felt isolated and unsupported within the royal household. In later interviews, she admitted to experiencing deep loneliness and depression during her early years in the palace.

In her letter, she added a lighthearted note about the wedding day and her upcoming plans:
“Do hope you were able to enjoy Wednesday + that you liked my dress? I’m off to Britainia tomorrow, what with all those men around. I will have to keep a watchful eye on Evelyn!”

A Marriage Remembered

If they had remained together, Diana and Charles would be marking their 44th wedding anniversary today. However, the couple separated in 1992 and officially divorced in August 1996. Just a year later, in August 1997, Diana died in a car crash in Paris at the age of 36.