Loved that picture you posted, D.Allan.

I think one of Diana's greatest accomplishment was raising her two boys in a consistently happy and peaceful environment, regardless of the turmoil she herself was experiencing. She gave them unconditional love. Evidently she didn't speak ill of Charles to them; or at any rate, they seem to have developed a good relationship with their father after her death.

Diana and Charles were an arranged marriage for the most part. Diana had long been infatuated with Charles from a young age and she was the "image" of what was good for a future king. Camilla was no where near that "image". (I also think the Queen held the crown over Charles head by linking it to the marriage with Diana) So Charles was doing his duty to Queen and country by marrying Diana. And from what I've read Charles only did further duty to get the heir and spare. Supposedly the title and boys were all he thought Diana needed to be happy and then let him do his own thing while she did hers. I think for some women that would have been all they needed.

Charles could probably have been happy with Diana but I don't think he ever thought in that way. I bet he thought his life would change for a little bit and then he would continue on as before. (listen to me like I'm and expert LOL)

And remember Prince Andrew was allowed to pick his own wife against the wishes of family and he is also divorced. The only ones who haven't had a splash the covers of rags marriage are Edward and Sophie.

He probably thought following in his father's footsteps would be just fine -- probably figured that having extramarital affairs was de rigeur . -- After all, his mother made no complaint when his father frequently strayed.