The princess wanted to be thoughtful with the then prince, but she received the worst contempt from her.
On King Charles' birthday, Princess Diana decided to surprise the king with a very special gift during a public event. However, what she expected to be a gesture of love and joy, turned into an uncomfortable and embarrassing situation for the princess.
Despite the problems and difficulties she faced in her marriage to King Charles, Diana always looked for a way to make him happy. On this occasion, she decided to participate in a gala in which she would perform the famous song "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel, accompanied by a talented dancer. The princess rehearsed with dedication and strove to give her best on stage.
On the day of the event, thousands of people gathered to watch Princess Diana perform. King Charles was in the box, attentively observing the presentation of his wife. However, instead of feeling excited and grateful for the gesture, the monarch showed an expression of anger and disgust.
For King Charles, the performance of the remembered Princess of Wales was not received as a gift, but as a punishment. The lyrics of the song referred to the class difference between an upper-class young woman, represented by Diana, and a man from the neighborhood. This interpretation was not liked by the king, who felt embarrassed and upset by the princess's choice.
Princess Diana, devastated by her husband's reaction, hoped to at least receive a gesture of recognition from the king at the end of her performance. However, she did not receive a single applause from Carlos. Furthermore, in private, the king reproached her, stating that everything had been poorly planned, leaving her even more humiliated.
This incident revealed the deterioration of the relationship between Princess Diana and King Charles. From that moment on, the gap between them became more evident and their marriage continued to fall apart. The princess, despite her efforts to make her husband happy, was once again confronted with the king's indifference and contempt.
