In 1970, Nixon took a liking to 22-year-old Charles and strongly promoted him as a match for his daughter.

In 1970, when Charles, the Prince of Wales, made his first visit to the United States, he caught the attention of then U.S. President Richard Nixon.

Nixon immediately took on the role of a “matchmaker,” attempting to set up Charles with his daughter Tricia, hoping to facilitate a political marriage.

At that time, Charles had just completed his studies at Cambridge University. At 22 years old, he was full of youthful vigor, with a future filled with endless possibilities.

Additionally, in 1969, Charles had been granted the title of Prince of Wales, becoming the official heir to the British throne.

Charles' status and prospects made Nixon see tremendous political value, and since his daughter Tricia was of a similar age and unmarried, Nixon conceived the idea of bringing the two together.

He believed that if he could make Charles his son-in-law, it would not only be a successful political marriage but would also strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and the U.K.

To create opportunities for them to interact, Nixon meticulously arranged a series of events.

He not only adjusted the seating arrangements to ensure that Charles and Tricia sat together but also had his daughter accompany Charles throughout his visit, attempting to create moments for the two to be alone.

However, despite Nixon's well-intentioned efforts, Charles showed no interest.

In his interactions with Tricia, Charles displayed his characteristic introverted nature, maintaining politeness but clearly lacking deeper interest.

The British media even mocked the situation, calling Nixon’s matchmaking “clumsy and awkward.”

Later, when recalling this experience, Charles candidly stated that while Tricia was beautiful, her beauty had a "manufactured" quality, appearing unnatural and not aligning with his aesthetic preferences.

Moreover, Charles was at the early stages of his relationship with Camilla at the time, and Camilla’s maturity and charm deeply captivated him, leaving little room for him to focus on anyone else, even if it was the daughter of the U.S. President.

On the other hand, as the "First Princess of America," Tricia certainly had discerning tastes and may not have had any affection for Charles.

In fact, she had already turned down several suitors from prestigious families, including members of the Bush family.

She could clearly see that, despite being the heir to the throne, Charles’ introverted and sensitive personality might not make him an ideal partner for her.

In the end, this political marriage did not come to fruition. In fact, Charles' love life would later become quite complex and scandalous, repeatedly embarrassing the British royal family.

If Tricia had indeed married Charles, she might have found herself entangled in a marriage fraught with infidelity, potentially facing a fate similar to Diana's tragic story.

Fortunately, Tricia avoided falling into this political marriage trap.

She refused to be a pawn in her father's political games, choosing to pursue love freely rather than being bound by an arranged marriage.

In the end, she chose to marry her college friend, Edward Cox. Although he wasn’t from a prominent family and was merely the son of a regular lawyer, their married life was harmonious and happy.

Although Nixon was somewhat disappointed that the marriage didn’t happen, the fact that his daughter ultimately found happiness provided him some solace.

It turned out that Tricia had indeed dodged a potential "disastrous marriage," and her choice was undoubtedly a wise one.