The 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, one of the most widely-watched royal events in history, gets little more than a few minutes of airtime in The Crown season 4. Creator Peter Morgan and co. were far more interested in delving into the challenging marriage between the couple, played by Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin, than the ceremony itself. Nevertheless, fans are treated to a glimpse of Lady Di's wedding gown, complete with 25-foot train, at the end of episode 3; the dress was recreated by costume designer Amy Roberts from the original by David and Elizabeth Emanuel. Viewers also get to endure Charles and Diana's cringeworthy engagement interview—"Whatever 'in love' means" shall forever live in infamy.
If you still found yourself missing all the pomp and circumstance when the credits rolled, here's a look back at Charles and Diana's blockbuster nuptials.
Lady Diana Spencer, 20, waves to the crowds from a royal coach on her wedding day: July 29, 1981.
Prince Charles, 32, rides in his own carriage to St. Paul's Cathedral, flanked by best man and brother Prince Andrew.
Diana arrives at the Cathedral doors as her bridesmaids fluff the 25-foot train.
Diana's dress and veil appear to get caught in the wind as she ascends the stairs of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Another look at the gown, which was designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel and recreated for The Crown season 4.
Diana begins her walk down the aisle alongside her father, Earl John Spencer.
Diana is escorted down the aisle by her father, as guests such as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and husband Denis Thatcher look on.
July 1981
Diana and her father approach Prince Charles at the end of the aisle.
Charles prepares to give Diana her wedding band before the Archbishop of Canterbury, who officiates the ceremony. (Both Prince Charles and Prince William do not wear bands of their own, although Prince Harry does.)
Charles and Diana read a hymn alongside her father, bridesmaid Sarah Armstrong-Jones (Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon's daughter), and Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.
Diana chose to keep her veil on for the ceremony, as opposed to Meghan Markle, whose veil was lifted at the start of the ceremony, and Kate Middleton, who chose to keep her face uncovered.
Charles and Diana appear to whisper to one another during their wedding ceremony.
Diana and Charles are trailed by their wedding party, including Celementine Hambro, Catherine Cameron, India Hicks, Sarah Jane Gaselee, Edward Van Cutsem, Lord Nicholas Windsor, and Sarah Armstrong-Jones.
The crowd, which included First Lady Nancy Reagan, Princess Grace of Monaco, and Camilla and Andrew Parker Bowles.
One final look at the train before Charles and Diana take a carriage ride as newlyweds.
The couple surveys the crowd outside of St. Paul's Cathedral, a small sliver of the 750 million people who watched them wed worldwide.
A wide shot of Charles and Diana walking down the stairs to a waiting carriage.
Princess Diana and Prince Charles are photographed in an open-air carriage ride, as is tradition following royal weddings.
Diana smiles during the carriage ride, as photographers snap pictures of the Spencer tiara on her head.
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