Princess Diana’s legacy as a compassionate mother has led many to wonder how she might have handled the ongoing rift between her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Those close to the late Princess of Wales believe she would have found a way to help her sons reconcile amid their differences, providing the guidance and support they need.
In an interview with OK! Magazine, Jennie Bond, the BBC’s former royal correspondent, shared her thoughts on how Diana would have approached the tensions between William and Harry. “I believe Diana would have sorted things out between the boys long ago,” Bond stated. “She would have understood both sides, having rebelled against the system herself.” Diana’s own experiences with the constraints of royal life, Bond suggested, would have given her unique insight into her son’s struggles.
Bond also speculated that with Diana’s guidance, Harry might have felt less inclined to voice his grievances publicly. “Perhaps, with his mother to guide and support him, Harry would never have felt the need to speak out on TV and in his book,” Bond explained. Diana’s empathetic nature and understanding of the pressures surrounding the royal family could have offered Harry the reassurance and outlet he needed.
The relationship between William and Harry has become increasingly strained over recent years, with public statements and separate lives creating a noticeable distance. Bond believes that this would have deeply saddened Diana. “Her most fervent wish was for her two boys to be best friends for life, supporting each other through their strange destiny,” she said. “She would have been heartbroken to see how bad things are between them now.”
Diana’s enduring hope for her sons to remain close has inspired conversations around the possibility of reconciliation. Her legacy continues to be a guiding force for her sons, even as they navigate separate paths. Many who remember Diana believe she would have strived to help William and Harry find common ground, drawing from her own resilience and love for her family.