Princess Diana captured attention from the moment the world learned about her.

Anyone paying attention could tell that his affections remained elsewhere, but people wanted to buy into the fantasy.

But as history dictates, things often go downhill quickly.

Princess Diana close-up

So how did Diana’s life change after the pair finally called it quits?

Here’s everything you’re gonna wanna know.

Of course, to any royal fan, you know that the dress had significant meaning.

Princess Diana smiling in black and white

Earlier that day, Charles' tell-all documentary had aired, and he had finally admitted to his infidelity.

She made a big statement."

But her post-separation life gave her the guts to walk out in unapologetic style.

Young Prince William and Princess Diana

It should be noted that William was just a kid at the time.

If it doesn’t sound like a big deal, let us explain.

The newspaper reported that Charles “formally declared” that he would cease paying Diana’s bills.

Princess Diana with flowers in a crowd

But after she got divorced, she was granted a massive settlement.

Apparently, Prince Charles did not take the news about Diana’s settlement very well.

But Diana recognized that although the situation was devastating, she had the upper hand.

Princess Diana smiling in blue and white

One story, on its own, served as a nursery for Prince William and Prince Harry.

In addition, Diana had to move her office as a result of her divorce.

However, that benefit ended when Diana and Charles got divorced.

Princess Diana wearing a diamond necklace

Yes, you read that correctly.

But as noted byThe Telegraph, her relationship with her police protection changed drastically after her divorce.

However, on many occasions, she wouldn’t budge.

Princess Diana looking over her shoulder

We hear you asking why, but she had a pretty good reason.

Talk about a stressful situation.

That had to have stung.

Princess Diana wearing a cream colored hat

As far as her other jewelry was concerned, Diana got to keep most of it.

But the two weren’t meant to last, and Diana was later involved with Dodi Fayed.

Fayed was an Egyptian heir, and his father, Mohamed Al-Fayed, famously owned Harrods department store.

Princess Diana wearing gold and white

“They even had some laughs together.”

So what contributed to their improving relationship?

Diana Spencer wearing blue and white

Diana Spencer and Prince Charles standing apart

Diana Spencer wearing a tiara

Princess Diana wearing pearls at an event

Diana Spencer wearing a red and purple outfit

Diana Spencer at a minefield in Angola