On this day in history, August 28, 1996, Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially divorce

On this day in history, August 28, 1996, Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially divorce

The British royal couple had been separated since December 1992

By Christine Rousselle Published August 28, 2024 12:02am EDT

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Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales finalized their divorce after a nearly four-year separation on this day in history, Aug. 28, 1996. 

Charles and Diana agreed to share custody of their sons, William and Harry, said the BBC.

After the divorce, Diana was stripped of the title "Her Royal Highness" (and any claim to the throne) and was instead to be referred to as "Diana, Princess of Wales," said the BBC.