Princess Diana’s former aide has urged her sons, Prince Harry and Prince William, to study her life and learn from her. Both princes shared a close bond with their late mother and have often discussed her lasting impact on their lives. Reports also suggest the brothers plan to honor Diana separately ahead of her 30th death anniversary next year.
Patrick Jephson urges Diana’s sons to study her royal legacy
Princess Diana’s former private secretary, Patrick Jephson, has requested Prince William and Prince Harry to learn more about her life and the values she stood for. Jephson has reportedly encouraged the princes to “study” Diana’s legacy.
In an interview with PEOPLE last year, Jephson said: “If they study Princess Diana’s life carefully — and I hope they often do — William, Harry and their advisers will know that she left them many good examples to follow and also a few important warnings to heed.”
Jephson explained that Diana’s legacy emphasized humility, duty and service. He argued that public affection and the privileges of royalty must be earned through self-sacrifice. The former aide hopes William and Harry will learn from their mother’s example. Interestingly, the Duke of Sussex recently spoke about feeling connected to Diana during his MasterClass, titled “Redefining Grief: Building Resilience Through Loss.”
Harry revealed that he continues to feel connected to his late mother and draws strength from her memory. The Duke of Sussex also spoke about seeking that connection during difficult moments in his life, including amid his strained relationship with the royal family.
The prince said: “A lot has happened in my life in the last six years. And she has turned up at moments where it makes complete sense that she turned up in those moments. But I know that if I work harder, that I can be connected to her more often than these sort of fleeting moments,” according to InStyle.
