Princess Diana would have
helped her sons Prince William and Prince Harry solve their
issues, her former bodyguard Ken Wharfe has revealed.
Writing exclusively for the
publication, Ken – who has teamed up with author Ros Coward to release Diana:
Remembering the Princess ahead of her 25th death anniversary this month –
reflected on how the mum-of-two would have dealt with her sons’
differences.
“Her desire was to make
things better for people who needed help,” Ken writes.
“As for the rift
between William and Harry; when two siblings fight there’s usually a close
relative to give advice and Diana would have taken on that role. She would have
understood the problems that have been raised and helped her boys solve them,
while giving Harry the advice he seems to lack right now.”
Ken added: “There’s no
doubt she would have enjoyed the relationships they have with their wives, and
loved spending time with her five grandchildren.”
William and Harry reunited for Princess Diana’s statue unveiling in July 2021
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William and Harry reunited for Princess Diana’s statue unveiling in July 2021
The royal bodyguard dedicated
16 years of service to the royal family, working specifically with Diana from
1988 to 1993, the five most turbulent years of her marriage to Prince Charles.
As her 25th death anniversary
approaches, Ken also reflected: “There was no one quite like Diana. She
is without doubt the most charismatic person I’ve ever met within the royal
family. Throughout my time with her, I witnessed the good she did, the
challenges she faced, her compassion and generosity.
“My primary role was to
protect her, but I was also there when she needed reassurance, the odd piece of
advice and even a comforting hug. This personal touch was unlike anything I’d
experienced during my 16 years of service to the royal family, but it was the
way Diana worked and, for the first time in my life, I learnt how important it
is to listen.”
