Unveiling the Royal Rift: Diana's Tragic Tale on 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret'

Singer Lee Chan-won expresses anger upon hearing Princess Diana's story on 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret'.

The upcoming episode 47 of KBS2's 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret', airing on the 10th, will spotlight the tumultuous relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana, which shook the British royal family. The episode delves into the conflict between the queen, who adhered strictly to royal protocols, and the princess, who was ahead of her time. Behind their clash lies Diana's tumultuous marriage and a life more dramatic than fiction.

In August 1997, the sudden death of Princess Diana in a car accident in Paris shocked and saddened the world. Mourners laid flowers outside Kensington Palace, and the entire British society was engulfed in grief. This tragedy occurred just a year after Diana's high-profile divorce from Prince Charles.

Despite their divorce, Queen Elizabeth II did not publicly mourn Diana's death for three days, which fueled public outrage. The royal family faced a crisis, with some questioning its very existence. This period was considered one of the greatest challenges of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.

Following Diana's death, numerous conspiracy theories emerged worldwide, ranging from claims of a royal cover-up to assassination theories. Recently, Prince Harry mentioned in his memoir that he wanted a reinvestigation into his mother's accident but was persuaded by powerful figures to abandon the idea, stirring the studio.

Political scientist Dr. Kim Ji-yoon appears on the show to analyze the conspiracy theories surrounding Diana's death, adding depth to the discussion. As clues about Diana's mysterious death are revealed, the participants become deeply engrossed in the case. ITZY's Chaeryeong, a guest on the show, speculates, "It feels like Queen Elizabeth II knows something," showing active interest in the mystery.

Prince Charles continued his relationship with his former lover Camilla, even after promising marriage to Diana, gifting her a couple's bracelet and confessing his love over the phone. Diana discovered Charles's infidelity before their wedding. Chaeryeong reacts firmly, "I would divorce immediately. I wouldn't tolerate it," while Lee Chan-won expresses his anger, "What is this?" The cast was reportedly shocked by the explicit phone conversations between Charles and Camilla.

Diana suffered from an eating disorder due to extreme stress. Her waist size reportedly shrank from 29 inches to 23 inches while preparing for the wedding. Despite her suffering from her husband's infidelity, Diana sought help from Queen Elizabeth II, but the queen found it uncomfortable to have a daughter-in-law expressing marital difficulties outside the royal family.

The royal conflict between Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana, and the mystery surrounding Diana's death, will be explored in episode 47 of 'Celebrity Soldier's Secret', airing at 8:30 PM on the 10th.

Reporter Se-yoon Jung, Ten Asia yoon@tenasia.co.kr