For many, marrying a prince feels like a real fairy tale. They think that luxurious palaces, expensive jewelry, and royal life are the guarantees of happiness. However, history shows that not all princesses have lived happily. There are many famous women who, despite marrying wealthy princes, could not find love and loyalty from their spouses, were crushed under the strict rules of royal courts, or got caught in the whirlpool of family problems. In this article, we will talk about the lives of such individuals.
Princess Diana and Prince Charles
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After Princess Diana and Prince Charles got married in 1981, there was no media outlet that did not write about the wedding. However, after the ceremony, which was called the wedding of the century, difficult days began for Diana. She was well aware that there was another woman in her husband's life — Camilla Parker-Bowles. In an interview with Andrew Morton, she emphasized that problems began after the wedding ceremony, that she suffered from bulimia, hated herself, and blamed her rival Camilla for everything. Lacking attention from her husband, Diana began to seek attention from others. She met equestrian coach James Hewitt. At that time, Charles had openly resumed his relationship with Camilla and even went on trips with her. The media was flooded with materials about the two royal representatives talking to their lovers over the phone. They both blamed each other for the breakdown of their marriage. This angered Queen Elizabeth, who demanded their divorce.
Princess Haya and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
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Princess Haya fled to Great Britain with her children and 39 million dollars. While she claims that she did this to save her life, the official version states that the sheikh discovered his wife's infidelity with her bodyguard. It raised suspicions in Al Maktoum that his wife had previously given expensive gifts to her bodyguard and spent a lot of time with him. At the same time, the couple is busy resolving through the court who will keep the children.
Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones
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Queen Elizabeth II's sister, Princess Margaret, loved one man — Peter Townsend — throughout her life. During an official ceremony, reporters noticed her close relationship with Peter. Peter was 16 years older than the monarch, had a marriage that did not resemble hers, and was a man whose background was not suitable for the royal family. In 1960, Margaret married Anthony Armstrong-Jones, but she did not even try to pretend to be happy in her marriage. During her 18-year marriage to Anthony, Margaret's heart belonged only to one man — Peter, whom she had once loved madly.
Princess Louise and Friedrich Lippe-Schaumburg
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Princess Louise and Friedrich Lippe-Schaumburg were engaged in 1984, but their marriage did not bring happiness to Louise. The princess, who gave birth to three children, always felt lonely. She fell ill with meningitis in 1906 and passed away that same year.
Princess Tokhye and Takeyuki So
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Korean Princess Tokhye was sent to Japan as a hostage at the age of 13, living far from her family and homeland. She was forced to marry Count Takeyuki. Both of them were unhappy. However, while the princess distracted herself with raising her child, her husband did not hide his disdain for his family. Tokhye, who fell into depression, was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Her husband had her committed to a mental institution and began to handle the divorce process himself. After many years of treatment in a mental institution, the princess returned to her homeland in 1962 and spent the rest of her life surrounded by family members.
