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Diana Misjudged Harry's Royal Future
Princess Diana thought Harry would be fine as king, but he's now a major force in royal politics.
In brief
Princess Diana thought Harry would be fine as king, but he's now a major force in royal politics. Diana believed Harry would be 'happy-go-lucky' and 'fine' as monarch, but he's changed significantly. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Diana's royal mistake
Princess Diana believed Prince Harry would be fine as monarch, calling him 'happy-go-lucky'.
“She said, 'He'll be fine, he's happy-go-lucky, he takes the world as he finds it.'”
Harry's royal promise
Harry told William he'd be king if William didn't want the throne.
“Harry said, 'If you don't want to be King, I will be.'”
Diana's worry about William
Diana was more concerned about William's discomfort with public attention.
“She said William didn't like the attention that was focused on him from a very young age.”
Harry's personality
Harry loves pageantry and acts without thinking.
“Harry does things without thinking about them.”
William's personality
William is more reticent and prefers to think things through.
“William would get on the phone to the police.”
Diana's book insight
Ingrid Seward, Diana's close friend, revealed Diana's views on the brothers.
“Diana used to tell me she never really thought that William wanted the top job.”
Harry's impact
Harry has made some hurtful remarks and damaged the monarchy.
“Harry has done 'some incredibly damaging things to the monarchy'.”
William's current status
William and Harry have not spoken since Queen Elizabeth's funeral.
“They have not spoken to each other since Queen Elizabeth's funeral in September 2022.”
Diana's legacy
Diana prepared Harry to be king, but he's changed significantly.
“She had a little nickname for him, good King Harry.”
Harry's royal role
Harry stepped away from royal duties in 2020 for privacy.
“Harry stepped away from his role as a working royal in 2020.”
William's royal challenges
William has struggled with public attention since childhood.
“William was a shy young man when Diana was still alive.”
Diana's final thoughts
Diana believed William would not want the throne.
“Diana believed William, 'a shy young man', would grow up not wanting to be King.”
Harry's memoir impact
Harry's memoir revealed conflicts with William.
“Harry claimed William injured him by pushing him onto a dog bowl.”
Diana's book insights
Diana's book reveals her views on the royal family.
“Diana used to tell me she never really thought that William wanted the top job.”
Harry's royal future
Harry's future role in the monarchy remains uncertain.
“Harry has made some very hurtful remarks in his memoir Spare.”
William's royal role
William is now Prince of Wales but faces challenges.
“William has been a bit of a surprise.”
The key point
Diana believed Harry would be 'happy-go-lucky' and 'fine' as monarch, but he's changed significantly.
