Michael Douglas' Ex-Wife Remarries Princess Diana's Relative – Details

Hollywood royalty meets British aristocracy: Before remarrying the late royal's relative, the actor's ex-wife previously spoke about how she felt seeing her ex-husband move on after their divorce.

From red carpets to royal titles — the former wife of Hollywood legend Michael Douglas has just stunned the world by marrying into British nobility, quietly becoming a Countess in a ceremony dripping in intrigue and ancestral power.

Diandra Luker Douglas has officially tied the knot with William Legge, the Earl of Dartmouth — linking her not just to aristocracy, but directly to the late Princess Diana's own family tree. This surprise marriage comes 25 years after Diandra and Michael's split, during which he famously moved on with actress Catherine Zeta-Jones, leaving Diandra to forge a quieter — but no less fascinating — life of her own.

A Whispered Wedding with Royal Ripples

Despite keeping their romance firmly under wraps, insiders have now confirmed that Diandra, 69, and William, 76, said I do in an intimate ceremony in Gibraltar, timed to fall on the Earl's birthday.

The ultra-private nuptials were reportedly held at a local register office, with only one or two close witnesses — a far cry from the pomp usually associated with titles and tiaras, but no less symbolic.

This wasn't just a wedding. It was a transition of status. With the stroke of a pen, Diandra became the Countess of Dartmouth, sealing a new chapter in a life already bursting with glamor, grit, and global headlines. And who is this new husband? None other than Princess Diana's stepbrother.

Marrying Into the House of Spencer

Yes, you read that right. William's mother was the formidable Raine Spencer, who married Diana's father, John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer, making William and Diana step-siblings.

Which means, through marriage, Diandra is now aligned with one of the most iconic families in modern royal history.

Meanwhile, Diandra herself was once married to Hollywood royalty. She and Michael were together for 23 years before divorcing in 2000, years that saw her standing beside him through the glare of the Hollywood spotlight and the birth of their only son, Cameron Douglas.

While her new title may place her within the circles of British aristocracy, Diandra has long been accustomed to a life of prominence and creativity.

Beyond the Spotlight: Diandra Luker Douglas' Creative Career

Born in the U.S. on November 30, 1955, Diandra carved out her own quiet legacy as a producer and creative force. Her work spans both documentary and narrative formats, offering a behind-the-scenes look at culture, art, and nostalgia.

Her credits include the 2008 indie drama "Broken Lines," the nostalgic culinary documentary "Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's" (1997), and the lauded PBS series "American Masters" — a cultural cornerstone since 1985.

Though often remembered for her high-profile marriage to Michael, Diandra's professional accomplishments reveal a woman of vision, depth, and independence — qualities that have defined her well beyond her former husband's fame. And now, she's married to a man whose life couldn't be more different — but just as accomplished.

The Earl: A Career Steeped in Power and Politics

In contrast to Diandra's artistic pursuits, her husband's path has been steeped in public service, finance, and corporate leadership. A graduate of the University of Oxford, where he completed his bachelor's degree in 1969, William later earned his MBA in Marketing and Finance from Harvard University.

His academic credentials laid the foundation for a multifaceted career that has spanned the private sector and European politics.

He began as an accountant with Whinney Murray — now part of Ernst & Young — working in the Middle East during the mid-1970s, before moving into governance and business roles, including a directorship at Cheapflights.com, where he oversaw operations during the site's early surge in digital traffic.

William also served as a member of the governing body at the University of Huddersfield from 1995 to 1998, but it was his decade-long tenure as a Member of the European Parliament that underscored his commitment to international policy.

From 2009 to 2019, he was an active participant on the European Parliament's International Trade Committee. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales since 1975, William brings both prestige and experience to his new role as Diandra's husband — a pairing that unites two distinctly accomplished lives.

Although their marriage came to an end decades ago, Michael has not shied away from publicly reflecting on his relationship with Diandra — and the lessons he's drawn from their time together.

Michael Douglas Speaks Out: Candid Reflections on His past Marriage

In a 2013 interview, the acclaimed actor admitted that the marriage might have lingered longer than it should have. "I know I'm going to get into trouble here," he said, "I have nothing against her and in fact I'm very fond of my first wife. But we should have ended that marriage eight or ten years earlier."

Michael went on to express regret over the role marriage counseling played in prolonging the inevitable, stating, "It took me too long to realise that if you go to a marriage counsellor to resolve problems, it's in his interest to keep the marriage going."

He added with striking honesty, "Because if I end the marriage he's [sic] got no business. I think Diandra would probably say the same thing. That's the only clear regret that I have."

His remarks offered a rare glimpse into the emotional complexities of high-profile unions — and a nod to the mutual understanding he and Diandra may have come to, even years after parting ways.

A Divided Estate and Difficult Years

During a 2021 interview with Ultima Hora, Michael offered a more layered reflection on his past with Diandra. At the time, he spoke candidly about the challenges of co-owning their estate in Mallorca, s'Estaca, following the divorce. "Six months each was not pleasant for anyone," he admitted, referring to the shared time at the home.

Now fully in the hands of Michael and his wife, Catherine, he expressed relief that the situation had been resolved, emphasizing how happy Catherine was to finally make the house her own. "That makes me happy, seeing her truly happy here, in our home and with our friends," divulged the actor.

Despite the awkward past arrangement, Michael didn't shy away from acknowledging the difficulty of those years, particularly surrounding their son Cameron's struggles with addiction. "Diandra, Cameron, and I went through some very difficult years," he shared, noting that those trials, thankfully, were behind them.

He also praised the Mallorcan community for its openness toward issues like mental illness and addiction — subjects once considered taboo — and expressed gratitude that these conversations were now being held more freely, both in public and within families.

Cameron Douglas' Spiral Into Addiction and His Redemption

For Diandra and Michael, parenting their only son, Cameron, came with heartbreaking trials that played out publicly and painfully. What began as typical teenage experimentation with alcohol and marijuana soon escalated into a dangerous spiral of hard drug abuse.

By his 20s, Cameron was not only using hard drugs but also carrying a gun and dealing — choices that eventually landed him in federal prison following a DEA sting operation in 2009. Initially sentenced to five years for conspiracy to distribute narcotics, Cameron's time behind bars extended to nearly eight years after he was caught with drugs while incarcerated.

"I hated the wreckage I saw in my life because of drugs, but I just couldn't stop," he later admitted. His father, Michael, recalled feeling helpless during those years, confessing that there were times he believed they were going to lose him for good.

But prison marked a turning point. Since his release in 2016, Cameron has rebuilt his life from the ground up. He's a father now, raising daughter Lua with his longtime girlfriend, yoga instructor Viviane Thiebes, and has set his sights on restarting his acting career.

With a renewed sense of purpose, he's also channeled his experiences into helping others, sharing his story in his memoir "Long Way Home" in hopes of inspiring those battling addiction to seek help before it's too late.

No Regrets, Just Reflection

While the journey with their son tested them both, Diandra has long maintained a gracious outlook on her past with Michael. Speaking to Harper's Bazaar in 2011, she reflected on the emotional weight of their history with quiet honesty. "I loved Michael very much when I married him," she said, sighing.

"And I don't think love ever really disappears. It might metamorphose, [but] I certainly don't think that hate is the right recipe," she continued.

Despite never meeting Catherine Zeta-Jones at that time, Diandra insisted she held no bitterness toward Michael's new life. As mentioned previously, they even shared a vacation property in Mallorca as part of their divorce agreement, which came to a settlement of a whopping $45 million.

"How I've managed to keep my sanity through that, I'll never know," she mentioned, adding, "I'm really happy that he is madly in love and has two lovely children."

From First Wife to Countess: Diandra Luker Douglas' Dignified Second Act

Now, with a new title, a new marriage, and a fresh sense of purpose, Diandra, Countess of Dartmouth, is proving that it's never too late to rewrite your legacy.

Her journey — from Hollywood heartbreak to European nobility — is one of elegance, endurance, and the quiet power of starting over.