On this day July 29 1981, the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer was held at St Paul's Cathedral in London and watched by over 750 million viewers around the world. The event was hailed as the wedding of the century, with royal pageantry, a grand procession, and a young Diana stepping into global prominence as the future Princess of Wales.
The ceremony brought the United Kingdom to a standstill and captivated the world, becoming one of the most iconic media events of the decade. Diana’s wedding dress, featuring a 25 foot train, became a symbol of 1980s fashion and fairytale glamour. The public fascination with the royal couple sparked intense media interest that would follow them for years to come.
80s insight: By 1981 global television broadcasts had become powerful cultural connectors and the royal wedding was a worldwide event shared by millions.
The ceremony brought the United Kingdom to a standstill and captivated the world, becoming one of the most iconic media events of the decade. Diana’s wedding dress, featuring a 25 foot train, became a symbol of 1980s fashion and fairytale glamour. The public fascination with the royal couple sparked intense media interest that would follow them for years to come.
80s insight: By 1981 global television broadcasts had become powerful cultural connectors and the royal wedding was a worldwide event shared by millions.
