The world has long been fascinated by the tumultuous marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, filled with scandal and intrigue. Now, years after Diana’s tragic death, a new documentary titled “King Charles: The Boy Who Walked Alone” sheds light on one of the most burning questions: who cheated first? This revelation is bound to shake up the narrative we’ve known for decades.
A Royal Affair Exposed
In May 2023, Paramount+ premiered the documentary, featuring interviews with former royal staffers ahead of King Charles’s May 6th coronation. Among the most startling revelations was the claim made by Allan Peters, a former royal protection officer who served the family for nine years. Peters alleged that Princess Diana’s first affair was with her bodyguard, Barry Mannakee, who tragically died in a car accident in 1987.
The First Stray
According to Peters, it wasn’t Prince Charles who first strayed from the marriage, but Diana. He disclosed that Charles only rekindled his relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles after learning of Diana’s affair with Mannakee. “The popular perception is that the Prince of Wales was straying throughout his marriage — and that is definitely, unequivocally, not the case,” Peters emphasized. “The first person who strayed was the princess.”
During one of the sessions, Diana revealed her true feelings for police officer, Barry Mannakee. #SN7 pic.twitter.com/fEgNSwfxLe
— 7NEWS Spotlight (@7NewsSpotlight) August 27, 2017
Peters further revealed that it was he who informed the then-future crown prince about Diana’s infidelity. He recalled Prince Charles’s confusion and distress upon learning the truth. Charles, puzzled by his wife’s behavior, approached Peters and asked, “What on earth is the matter?” The officer responded, “You’ve got to talk to her,” to which Charles replied, “Well, I’ve tried all that, and the only thing that seems to be upsetting her is that Barry Mannakee is going back to uniform. And if she’s that upset, Barry can stay.”
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A Tragic Loss and Suspicions
The situation took a darker turn with Mannakee’s sudden death. As Diana and Charles were en route to the 1987 Cannes Film Festival, Charles informed Diana of the tragic news. Her reaction was one of sheer hysteria, scratching her arms and legs so violently that her gown had to be adjusted upon arrival. This incident led Diana to suspect foul play, believing Mannakee’s silence had been ensured through his demise.
Not to mention Diana cheated with Barry Mannakee, a married man, before Charles went to Camilla. Charles & Camilla have been devoted to each other since 1986. Diana had a string of lovers, half married, thru out her life. Having lovers is 1 thing. Married lovers is quite another.
— Sharon D (@OlderWiser64) January 9, 2023
Diana’s Confession
Years later, in a series of controversial tape recordings made by her voice coach Peter Settelen, Diana opened up about her relationship with Mannakee. She described him as “the greatest fellow I ever had,” confessing that she was happiest when he was around and even considered giving up her royal life to be with him. “Can you believe it? And he kept saying he thought it was a good idea, too,” Diana recounted.
Shattering the Myth
The revelations from “King Charles: The Boy Who Walked Alone” challenge the long-held belief that Prince Charles was the primary cause of the marital discord due to his affair with Camilla. Instead, it paints a more complex picture of a marriage fraught with mutual infidelity and deep emotional turmoil.
As the world continues to scrutinize the lives of the British monarchy, this new perspective adds another layer to the already intricate saga of Diana and Charles. Their story, filled with love, betrayal, and tragedy, remains one of the most captivating tales of our time.
23 years ago Diana, Princess of Wales was murdered. August 31, 1997 will always be seen as the day people realized the true evil of the Royal Family. pic.twitter.com/5999cLXzew
— ⏳ (@digitaltimezone) September 1, 2020
Conclusion
The documentary’s insights not only reshape our understanding of the royal couple’s relationship but also remind us of the profound human complexities behind the public personas. The legacy of Princess Diana and Prince Charles is forever intertwined with these revelations, ensuring that their story will continue to captivate and provoke discussion for years to come.
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