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The 'Real' Story Behind Princess Diana's Iconic 1992 Taj Mahal Photo
As Prince William, 33, and wife Kate, 34, prepare for their first official visit to India in the spring, memories of Princess Diana‘s visit almost 24 years ago come to mind.
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It was there in 1992 that the late princess posed for one of her most iconic photos.
At first glance, the image of Diana sitting on a bench in front of the Taj Mahal is a lovely one.
The princess, then 30, strikes a stunning pose as she sits sweetly in front of the vast white marble structure dressed in a purple skirt and matching shoes.
But if you look more closely, Diana’s solo figure paints a picture of loneliness.
And it was that very image that set the tone for what was to come.
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Just months after the photo was taken, Diana and her husband Prince Charles announced their separation.
In 1992, rumors circulated about the state of the royal couple’s marriage. And when their official tour of India rolled around in