A Brief History of Royals in America

Prince Charles and Princess Diana, 1985
When Prince Charles and Princess Diana arrived in the U.S. in 1985, "royal fever" spread across the land. The pair with the seemingly fairy-tale marriage wowed at a gala dinner hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy. As the Prince mingled with Clint Eastwood and Tom Selleck, the Princess took to the dance floor on the arm of a young John Travolta (above, left) in her midnight-blue velvet gown topped off with a sapphire and diamond choker. Though the American public clung to Diana's every word, move and wardrobe choice, the President momentarily bungled her name, referring to her as "Er ... Princess David ... Princess Diane."

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