Talking Personally: Charles and Diana Lengthy and Intimate Interview (1985)

In October 1985, Diana, Princess of Wales and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales sat with Alastair Burnet in Kensington Palace for a lengthy and intimate interview covering a wide range of subjects. The resultant programme was released under the title The Prince and Princess of Wales Talking Personally With Alastair Burnet. Opening with a photoshoot with three-year-old Prince William and one-year-old Prince Harry, the programme includes many insights into the personalities of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the relationship between them five years into their marriage.

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[kimzales]

Considering that Diana was in her early 20s dealing with all these expectations and pressures, it's amazing that she withstood it, and with such composure, grace and kindness. A true testament to her rare quality

[VerenaSatriani]

The way Princess Diana spoke is super elegant.

[jaxl]

I can't understand why Charles couldn't love her. Even her voice is so pleasant I could listen to her talk all day

[leafuller]

Every time I see her in an interview like this, it makes me so sad about what might have been ! Her death should never have happened.

[albertcolton]

Diana was raised in a high class family it shows in her great poise and manners

[pienpakvis]

She had the face of an angel and so charming..

[lucynjeri]

At 24 and she is full of wisdom and integrity of how she answers.

[DelectionPie]

My mum met Diana very briefly when Diana had just announced her pregnancy with William. Apparently, Diana said she felt sick but was absolutely glowing. A group of them had a lovely chat, and she came back on a private visit and showed William to everyone. I think by that time, mum was pregnant with me.
Diana is on several home videos (not ours), and the families will still neither post nor sell.
No big secrets, just a private moment being kept just that ❤

[upendasana]

Diana was a complete and utter natural when around people, her easy empathy and the way she centres others rather than herself when talking to them is so beautiful to watch

[pam]

Diana thought of herself as “think as a plank”, but she comes across as well-spoken and quick on her feet. She articulates her thoughts so eloquently. The best people never seem to think highly of themselves.

[bente]

He is using a lot of words to say nearly nothing, while she is spot on.

[Moonie_MonRozE]

Can you believe that Princess Diana is in her early 20s here!?? When I was in my early 20s I was still trying to figure out my life lol here she’s a mother and a wife taking on all these major duties. Wow just wow 😮❤️

[gloriapena]

What happened, Charles? You were standing up for your wife so beautifully like a loving husband would. Again, I wish you would have honored that.

[helenalovelock]

She was so incredibly modest, humble and genuine. True elegance 💕💕💕

[mqk]

So many things stood out to me:
1. I loved the way she spoke so knowledgeably about her children, their personalities and behaviour. She was truly a very hands on, attentive parent

2. Diana seems so much at ease talking to people in the hospice than her own husband

[energybrown]

Really moving to see a time when this family seemed so happy. Such a shame the way things turned out 🙁

[magrend]

Sign of the times that Diana was constantly asked about her appearance and dress. She was very loyal and devoted to Charles, referring to her “husband”. Such deference. I’m not sure if he fully appreciated Diana and what she took on. I’m fully appreciative of Diana’s attitude and professionalism despite her young age. What an absolute tragedy that their marriage didn’t work out. In hindsight she was suffering with her mental health and her eating issues. Yet she managed to keep a brave face.
RIP Diana. I’m sorry you didn’t attain that much deserved crown.

[lenayo]

Diana has such a beautiful glimmer in her gentle eyes

[brendadufaur]

What an appealing and charismatic person Diana was. What a beautiful vocabulary and unique expressiveness she had.

[MoominJude]

She was so wonderful with people, so mature beyond her years, kind and caring. What a loss.