When Diana Met Michael Jackson (1988)

On 16 July 1988, the Prince and Princess of Wales met the King of Pop.

The Royal couple went to see Michael Jackson perform at London's Wembley Stadium during his 'Bad' tour. The singer presented them with a charity donation as well as some tour jackets for the princes, William and Harry. Princess Diana was reportedly disappointed when Jackson told her that, out of respect, he would not be performing one of her favourite songs, 'Dirty Diana', despite the song not being about her!

The Princess of Wales and Michael Jackson never met again in person. Nevertheless, after their meeting in July 1988, the pair formed a close friendship. Often chatting by phone late at night, they related to each other's struggles with living in the public eye.

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