on this day in 1981. Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer announced their engagement.

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So if you clearly remember this from an incredible 27 years ago, then you're no spring chicken!

The anchor was probably to reflect Andy's naval career.

the only book i read was the andrew morton one. shocking!

fergie's wedding was such a let down after dis

Diana should have worn a column type dress (is that the word). SOmething long and slender fitted to her shape, not a dress you'd expect to see on a toilet roll holder. I think it was the Emmanuels' first big commission. Could explain a lot...

first and last, pretty much.

And if you're really bored and go into Borders book shop, book, you will find the Emmanuels have put out an entire tome on that one dress.

Oh, yes!

If you're even more bored, you'll sit in one of those nice leather chairs and read it .

Better to read it there than pay money for it .

I wonder which one kept the rights to the dress design when they divorced?

Is there a prize for remembering Fergies dress was made by Lindka Cierach?

Why do I remember things like that and not important things like my pin number or the year Rosa Parks sat in the wrong seat?

i'll buy you a lolly if it'll stop you moaning...

Why thank you!

It can't be 26 years!!!!!!!!! I was a teaching assistant in France - I remember the news - how can I suddenly be that old???