No family may be quite as picture-perfect as the British royals.
After all, appearances are a major part of the family’s job description.
Unlike other old-school elite families, the Windsors have found themselves constantly dodging the paparazzi.
This means that royals likely feel undue pressure to be camera-ready all of the time.
In many ways, Edward and Wallis' wedding photos reflect this romantic vision.
Unfortunately, however, photos are not always what they seem.
The truth is she’s bored stiff by him."
To make things even worse, it is also said that Edward was unhappy on his wedding day.
To look at this picture, Elizabeth and Philip were the two most doting parents in the world.
The reality, of course, was altogether different.
Indeed, by modern standards, Elizabeth and Philip would not have been considered for many parenting awards.
In 1953, the couple famously left Charles and Anne in England for six months during their worldwide tour.
It is rumored that Elizabeth would only see Charles by appointment.
The rest of the time, he was with hisroyal nannies and governesses.
As a military man with no titles, Townsend stood well below Margaret’s rank.
This gesture, while seemingly innocuous, was actually a huge revelation.
So [the journalist] thought ‘Aha!
there’s something here.'"
After all, from an outside perspective, it seemed that the couple was truly in love.
Upon sharing the news with the public, the pair even posed for a number of photos together.
Smiling although somewhat bashfully the duo seemed happy to be tying the knot.
I remember thinking, ‘This is a joke.’
So, I said, ‘Yeah, okay.'"
Charles, meanwhile, seemed to hold a totally different view of his bride-to-be.
Perhaps he even saw her as a future member of the royal family but not as a lover.
I love you so much.’
And he said, ‘Whatever love means.'"
Diana, of course, looked stunning in a long billowy gown designed by David and Elizabeth Emmanuel.
Charles, meanwhile, was dashing in his military regalia.
In the end, though, Charles and Diana did not get their happy ending.
And in reality, their kiss was not the romantic exchange that it was cracked up to be.
Big brother obliged, to the delight of the nation" (viaExpress).
The gesture was so successful that it become a palace tradition.
Fascinatingly, Charles and Diana both appeared comfortable and relaxed in these shots.
She’s relaxing into him, in to merge with him, which is quite lovely."
I dreamt of Camilla the whole time.
Everybody always thought I’m getting thinner and thinner and thinner.
And I was being sicker and sicker and sicker."
Ultimately, the royal family called in a psychologist to work with Diana and provide her with some support.
Even so, this episode demonstrates the reality that no honeymoon is picture-perfect.
Despite the old-fashioned nature of their engagement photos, however, there was nothing traditional about their relationship.
And, of course, the paparazzi went wild.
To look at the resulting photographs, both William and Catherine were completely at ease.
At the end of the day, though, looking good and feeling good are two different things.
I’m not going to lie."
Even so, Catherine said that the enthusiasm of the public made the experience worth it (viaAcast).
Princess Charlotte absolutely glowed throughout the Sussex wedding.
Unfortunately, though, Harry and Meghan’s wedding photos did not show the full story.
Too long, too baggy.
She cried when she tried it on at home" (viaNZ Herald).
Ultimately, it is believed that this exchange threw a huge wrench intoMeghan and Kate’s now-icy relationship.
