Prince William reportedly wants to restore his late mother Princess Diana’s HRH title as part of a tribute to her, even if the move risks upsetting his father, King Charles. As the 30th anniversary of Diana’s death approaches on August 31, 2027, both William and Prince Harry are reportedly considering their own ways to honor their mother and preserve her legacy.
King Charles ‘enraged’ by Prince William’s Diana tribute rumors, per source
King Charles is reportedly “enraged” by Prince William’s alleged plan to restore Princess Diana’s HRH title. A source told Radar Online that William wants to do something lasting as a tribute to his mother. Unlike Prince Harry, who is allegedly exploring a tell-all documentary to honor Diana, William wants to take a different approach.
For the unversed, Diana lost her HRH title following her divorce from Charles in August 1996, four years after they separated. Although William knows the matter is “sensitive” for his father and is well aware that he is “enraged” by the rumors, he reportedly wants to have her royal title restored posthumously.
The source added, “Anything involving Diana’s title inevitably reopens one of the most painful periods in the family’s history, and Charles would rather not have those decisions relitigated publicly.”
While this could feel like an attack on the monarch, sources say William does not want to hurt his father with the move. He remembers how much Diana was hurt when she lost her HRH title, according to the source. Hence, the Prince of Wales wants to honor his late mother in what he believes is the right way.
The source continued, “The difficulty is that what William sees as a loving tribute to Diana could be interpreted as a judgment on decisions made during his parents’ divorce. That’s where the potential for serious tension with Charles comes from.”
The 30th anniversary of Diana’s death could be a fitting time to consider it. But William also understands the wider implications. He knows this would be more than a sentimental family gesture. Hence, the future king would likely consider everything before making a decision.
