While Diana's public image was thriving, Charles was on a downhill spiral. Though he supported charities as well, he seemed to be more interested  in playing polo than helping others. In 1991, an incident occured that made the public turn against Charles even more. His son, Prince William, was accidently struck in the head with a glf club while playing with friends and had to have an operation to repair the damage. Diana stayed at the hospital during the procedure, but Charles attended previous arrangements at the opera instead. Charles was often noticibly absent in spending time with his children and began spending time with Camilla. 

     Because of the press' favoritism to Diana, Charles felt he needed to fight back, blaming any issues in their marriage on Diana's emotional problems. Diana retaliated by secretly talking to Andrew Morton explaining her true story. "Diana: Her True Story" was published in 1992 explaining that Diana felt trapped in her loveless marriage, lonely as a child, and unwanted by the royal family. The  book also surprised people revealing that Diana suffered from an eating disorder called bulimia. She blamed the stresses of royal life and the difficult task of pleasing Charles and the royal family. From then on it was like a battle between the two constantl and indirectly fighting.

       After Charles cheated on Diana with Camilla, she had had enough and the two decided to separate in 1992.