She could never tolerate it.
Princess Diana and King Charles were involved in one of the most tumultuous marriages in the history of British royalty. From the beginning of their relationship, problems and disagreements were present, and this became evident during their honeymoon on the Royal Yatch Britannia cruise.
According to the biography "The Dutchess: The Untold Story", written by Penny Junor, there was one aspect in particular that the Princess of Wales deeply detested about her husband and that was his obsession with reading her.
According to the author, Diana was not an avid reader and she was offended when she discovered that King Charles preferred to immerse himself in books rather than dedicate time and conversation to her during their honeymoon. According to the British newspaper Express, Junor reveals in her book: "She hated her miserable books." Critical Voices Report.
The British leader had imagined an idyllic holiday in the sun, enjoying swimming, reading, painting and writing letters of gratitude. He had brought with him his watercolors, canvases and a selection of books by author Laurens van der Post, hoping to share and discuss them during the evenings with the princess. However, the reality was very different.
According to Junor, the honeymoon turned out to be a disaster and revealed how little they had in common. Diana's lack of interest in reading and the then prince's preference for immersing himself in her books generated tensions and estrangement in the couple from the beginning of their marriage.
This episode was just the beginning of a series of disagreements and disagreements that would mark the relationship between Princess Diana and King Charles. As the years passed, the differences between them became more evident and eventually led to their separation and subsequent divorce in 1996.
Despite the problems she faced, Princess Diana became a symbol of compassion and closeness to those most in need. Her legacy lives on to this day and her influence on British royalty and wider society remains significant.
