Queen Elizabeth II intervened in the troubled marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, formally requesting their divorce.
This marked a pivotal moment in the royal family's personal and public history, signalling the breakdown of one of the most high-profile marriages of the 20th century.
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On this day Queen Elizabeth II took a significant step in the troubled marriage of her son, Prince Charles, and his wife, Princess Diana. This day marked the moment when the Queen advised the couple to divorce, recognizing that their separation had become impossible to overcome.