A Whirlwind Romance
Contrary to popular belief, Charles and Diana did not know each other very well before they married. They had barely been on 12 dates when they announced their engagement!
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A National Holiday
Their wedding day was so memorable that it was made a national holiday. The couple married on July 29, 1981. The wedding delighted UK people, who demanded that it be declared an official holiday so that they may join in the festivities.