One of the major milestones in any royal relationship is the couple's first official tour. For Prince Charles and Princess Diana, that opportunity arrived in March of 1983, when they embarked on a six-week exploration of Australia and New Zealand. As depicted in The Crown season 4 episode 6, "Terra Nullius," the pair's travels get off to a rocky start: Diana (Emma Corrin) insists on breaking royal protocol by bringing 10-month-old baby William, while Charles (Josh O'Connor) resents the adoration his wife is receiving.
As depicted on the show, Charles and Diana vow to make their turbulent marriage work during the tour, though things between them crumble soon after. According to The Telegraph, the royal trip did cement global “Dianamania” as she wowed the crowds with stunning fashion and her endearing presence. But it's not totally clear whether things were just as bumpy between the Prince and Princess of Wales behind the scenes as The Crown suggests.
Ahead, a look at the couple's real-life Australian tour, from the couple's famous dance to their photo-op with William.
March 20, 1983
The couple lands at Alice Springs Airport for the first stop on the six-week tour.
March 20, 1983
The Prince and Princess of Wales are joined by their 10-month-old son Prince William.
March 21, 1983
The couple poses in Uluru, otherwise known as Ayers Park, in Alice Springs, Australia.
March 21, 1983
Prince Charles leads Princess Diana around Ayers Rock during a royal photo-op.
March 21, 1983
Diana and Charles attend an official welcome ceremony at a school in Alice Springs.
March 21, 1983
Diana looks on as Charles delivers remarks to the crowd in Alice Springs.
March 21, 1983
Diana and Charles are greeted by schoolchildren during their visit.
March 24, 1983
The Prince and Princess of Wales meet Prime Minister Bob Hawke and his wife Hazel in Canberra, Australia.
March 25, 1983
The couple waves to a crowd in Cockatoo at an event honoring victims of bushfires in the area.
March 25, 1983
Diana walks alongside Prime Minister Hawke during a stop in Canberra, Australia.
March 26, 1983
A young girl offers Diana a flower during an event in Adelaide.
March 28, 1983
Charles and Diana ride through a crowd of Australians outside the Sydney Opera House.
March 28, 1983
Charles and Diana attend a charity ball in Sydney.
March 28, 1983
The couple dances during the ball, a rare romantic moment depicted in The Crown's fourth season.
March 28, 1983
The pair continues their dance, which is set to Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" on The Crown.
March 29, 1983
Charles and Diana wave to a crowd in Newcastle, Australia.
March 29, 1983
The couple stands inside a vehicle moving through Newcastle.
March 29, 1983
Princess Diana gazes down at a floral arrangement while wearing a pink Catherine Walker dress with John Boyd hat.
March 29, 1983
Charles and Diana appear to hold hands during a public event in Australia.
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