With respect, Diana was not “sold into marriage.” Her acceptable or suitable background and ties may well have made her a good candidate in the eyes of the royal family, but no one wrenched her arm behind her back and forced her to take the vows. She made the choice to wed this guy of her own free will.

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Hi, Lauren! Thank you for posting this, it was such a treat to read! I love my native tongue — the English language. I am fascinated by the history of it, and how words and word usage evolve (or devolve).

Hi, Lauren! Thank you for posting this, it was such a treat to read! I love my native tongue — the English language. I am fascinated by the history of it, and how words and word usage evolve (or devolve).