Princess Diana would have been “a peacemaker” and ended the “cold war” between her two sons Prince William and Prince Harry, a royal biographer has claimed
William and Harry continue to honour their late mother’s legacy through various charitable endeavours(Image: Jayne Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty Images)
A royal biographer has suggested that Princess Diana would have played the role of a “peacemaker” amidst the ongoing feud between Prince William and Prince Harry.
Andrew Morton, renowned for his documentation of the late Princess of Wales’ life, claims that the continuing tension between Diana’s sons is a “great loss for the monarchy”, as he states that she would have ‘put an end to the cold war’ between the princes.
Despite their lack of communication following years of public criticism from the Sussexes, both William and Harry continue to honour their late mother’s legacy through various charitable endeavours, as they gear up to commemorate the 28th anniversary of Diana’s death.
This follows Prince Harry’s recent admission that he still considers himself part of the Royal Family.
When Princess Diana tragically passed away on August 31, 1997, William and Harry, then aged 15 and 12 respectively, were united in their sorrow.
Fast forward to the present day, and the brothers couldn’t be more distant, but Royal biographer Andrew Morton believes that Diana would have been instrumental in building bridges, reports the Mirror.
William and Harry were aged 15 and 12 respectively when their mum died (Image: Getty Images)
Speaking to People, he said: “Diana always used to say she had two boys for a reason – the younger would be there to support the older in the lonely task as future King. There is no doubt Diana would have tried to act as a peacemaker between them. If she had been around, they would have worked things out in a different way.”
He added: “We all remember the days when Harry and William were joshing with one another, and it all seemed set for their relationship and the future – that Harry, as Diana always used to say, would be William’s wingman. It’s a great loss for the monarchy.”
Relations between William and Harry deteriorated in 2020 when Harry and wife Meghan Markle stepped back from royal duties and moved to California. The divide only widened following the Sussexes’ 2021 sit-down with Oprah Winfrey and Harry’s 2023 tell-all book Spare, both of which took aim at senior members of ‘the Firm’.
According to Andrew Morton: “Things were said that sparked the initial rift, and it’s never healed.”
Harry himself reflected this view during a BBC interview in May, stating: “Some members of my family will never forgive me.”
Harry has been vocal about his desire for reconciliation with his relatives. Speculation about a potential peace deal emerged last month when senior advisers to both Harry and King Charles were seen at a London meeting, though William’s team were reportedly excluded from the gathering.
Insiders have suggested that Harry’s phone calls and texts to William have been ignored, with Robert Lacey, author of Battle of Brothers, explaining: “They both deeply believe that they’re fighting for profound points of principle.”
Whilst a royal reunion remains elusive, countless supporters continue to wish for the brothers to make amends, with many believing it would honour Diana’s memory. A source close to the Royal household expressed: “This is the sadness of it – they aren’t supporting each other like they should be. That’s what any mother would want – that they are there for each other.”
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