Jamie Lee Curtis Criticizes King Charles and Princess Diana‘s Marriage on Anniversary of Her Death
On the 28th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, actress Jamie Lee Curtis publicly condemned the royal marriage to King charles, labeling it a “sham contract.” Curtis’s remarks,made during an appearance on the podcast The Jennifer Hudson Show,reignited scrutiny of the deeply troubled union and it’s lasting impact on the British monarchy.The comments arrive as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly explore a Netflix documentary intended to honour Diana’s legacy, perhaps premiering in 2027 as part of their renewed deal with the streaming service. While the world remembers Diana for her humanitarian work and captivating presence,Curtis’s pointed criticism underscores the enduring pain and controversy surrounding her marriage and the circumstances of her untimely death,continuing a conversation about the pressures faced by those within the royal family and the evolving public perception of the monarchy.
“I remember being a young woman and thinking, ‘That’s a sham contract,'” Curtis stated on the podcast, referring to the marriage of Charles and Diana. “And then,of course,the story unfolded,and it was just… heartbreaking.” She further emphasized the public’s awareness of the unhappiness within the marriage, noting that it was “an open secret.”
The Princess of Wales died in a Paris car crash on August 31,1996,following years of public speculation about her strained relationship with King charles. the couple divorced in 1996, but the fallout from their fractured marriage continues to resonate decades later.
