Prince Charles and Princess Dianasaid “I do” in a highly publicized wedding on July 29, 1981.

They hit things off quickly and were soon in a relationship.

When he came back home, Camilla was engaged to her first husband,Andrew Parker Bowles.

Prince Charles looking serious

The two were reintroduced in 1980.

He said, “I remember thinking what a very jolly and amusing and attractive 16-year-old she was.

I mean, great fun, and bouncy and full of life and everything.”

Prince Charles attending an event

Diana later explained that Charles was reeling from two blows.

This sentence spurred Charles into action, and he reportedly started kissing the woman who would become his wife.

I just absolutely thought I was the luckiest girl in the world."

Princess Diana and Prince Charles outside

magazine) to her willingness to participate in school sports day events (also viaHello!

magazine), Prince Charles' parenting style has been criticized by one of their sons.

Royal author Tom Quinn disagrees with Harry’s take.

Princess Diana and Prince Charles sitting

Writer Alicia Carroll also noted that the Diana effect swept all the way across the Atlantic.

But 20 years on, her influence still registers."

The British public grew increasingly frustrated with the royal family for their prolonged silence following Diana’s car crash.

Princess Diana and Prince Charles kissing

The changes were felt by Prince Charles, too.

“The Prince wants to bring people in to connect with the institution.

Cooper says that when it came to co-parenting, the exes just made it work.

Princess Diana and Prince Charles with Prince William

Princess Diana and Prince Charles smiling

Prince Charles looking away

Prince Charles in military outfit

Prince Charles and Princess Diana with their sons