Richard Kay, a close friend of Princess Diana, has recently shared his thoughts on how Lady Di would have perceived Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton. In an exclusive interview, Kay revealed details about how Lady Di would have viewed the two women closest to her sons, Prince Harry and Prince William.
Meghan Markle: An intriguing and liberating figure
Richard Kay suggested that Lady Di would have found Meghan Markle to be a fascinating figure. Diana, who broke with many royal family norms, would have seen in Meghan someone who also dared to defy expectations. According to Kay, Lady Di admired Meghan's independence and her ability to do things her own way.
Kay commented that Lady Di would have supported Meghan's decisions, especially her desire to step away from public life. As a mother, she would have appreciated the fact that Meghan supported her son Harry in his quest for a more private life.
"Diana would have seen in Meghan a woman who wasn't afraid to be herself. A woman who sought a balance between independence and love for her family," Kay explained.
Kate Middleton: The traditional model that Lady Di would have respected
Meanwhile, regarding Kate Middleton, Kay suggested that Lady Di would have respected her role as Prince William's wife. Kate represents tradition and adherence to royal norms, something she knew very well. Although Diana broke many rules, she understood the importance of following certain expectations within the royal family.
Kay said that she probably would have seen in Kate a woman who understood the sacrifices made for the royal family. "Kate was able to balance her public and private life with much grace, something that Diana, in some aspects, couldn't achieve due to the pressures she faced."
Lady Di's disappointment over the distance between her sons
However, Kay also shared that Diana would have been very sad about the distance between her sons. Although she always tried to be a united mother and protect her children, she never imagined that the relationship between William and Harry would become so tense.
Kay expressed that she would have been very disappointed by the disputes between her sons. "For Diana, the bond between Harry and William was sacred. She would have wanted to see them together, supporting each other," he commented.
The public separation between the brothers has been painful for many who knew the mother of the two, especially for those who knew the importance she placed on family unity.
Lady Di and her legacy in the royal family
Richard Kay's reflections on Meghan, Kate, and the relationship between William and Harry show how Diana's legacy remains alive in the royal family. Although her life was marked by challenges and difficulties, she left a deep mark on her sons and how they view family relationships.
Through Meghan and Kate, she would have seen two representative figures of tradition and breaking away, two different approaches to royal life. But despite their differences, Diana always would have wanted to see her sons united, without the distance that now exists between them.