Why insiders say Princess Diana would be particularly proud of Harry
"More than anyone, she would understand Harry's need to protect her son."
Last year,Prince Harry told reporterTom Bradby In his ITV maintenance now infamous, "I'm goingAlways protect my familyAnd now I have a family to protect, "referring to his wife,Meghan murderand his son,ARCHIE MOUNTBATTEN-WINDSOR. In the decision of SA and Meghan to withdraw from their royal seniors roles, that's exactly whatprincess diana Believe that Harry had made, according to friends of the end of the princess. Say insidersDiana would have been "very proud" of Harry For his commitment to his son, because one of the royal insiders said: "Diana has always put his boys above all."
"She was violently devoted to them and wanted them to live like a normal life as possible," Diana's friend continued. "More than anyone, she would understand Harry's necessity to protect her son. He was always intended to be on a different way from that of[Prince William, a future king, so Diana would have understood Harry putting archie first, even if it meant leave England. "
In his ITV interview, Harry continued to say that he would not be intimidated from a match that was responsible for killing [his] mother. "" All that she has gone through and what happened to him, is incredibly important every day, "he added." And it's not me being paranoid, it's just medo not want a repetition of the past. "
Days before the 23rdAnniversary of the death of his mother-Weed the world in sadness on August 31, 1997 - Harry appeared happy and relaxed while participating in a video call with the Rugby Football League in honor of the 125th Anniversary of the League. He told the group that he was"Love" his new "fantastic" life In California with Meghan and revealed: "OurThe little man is our priority n ° 1But our work after these is the second priority. "He continued:" And we are just trying to do everything we can do our part to make the world better. "
Last month, a spokesman forHarry and Meghan confirmed that they had found their home forever In Montecito in Santa Barbara, California. "The Duke and Duchess of Sussexmoved to their family home In July of this year, "said their representative". They settled in the silent intimacy situation of their community since their arrival and hope that it will be respected for their neighbors, as well as their families. "
Harry, who isBoss of the Rugby Football League and serves as an honorary president of England Rugby, told the group of zoom call it was "incredibly lucky" to have"A little space outdoors" to play with its 15 months son. "I need to play the rugby league," he joked. His biggest challenge, "he said, followed" a few rugby mini balls ", which prove" impossible to find ".
"There is no doubt thatHarry will be a very active father Archie and most likely instilling in him the same love of the sport he has, "said another friend of the end of the princess." He and William were very active children, who still ran, which is something both Diana and the Prince of Wales encouraged. Living in California, father and son will surely appreciate a lot of time together outside, like Archie agitated. "
Harry said he was looking forward to the World Cup of the Rugby League in 2021 and he also revealed Archie will most likely spend time spending time in the future with the rest of the royal family when restrictions Travel are lifted and in Meghan can bring their sons to visit the United Kingdom "I definitelyplan"Harry said on the video call." I would have been back if it had not been to Covid. "
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Queen Elizabeth had invitedHarry, Meghan and Archie to join her in Balmoral this summer. According to reports, the couple had accepted his invitation, but was prevented from going because ofOngoing preoccupations on the pandemic.
Harry's comments on the desire to return to U.K. as well as his recent remarks of his and meghans on theirContinued commitment to the confidence of the Queen's Commonwealth Perhaps there has been a thaw in the somewhat cold relationships between the couple and the royals since their official release at the end of March.
"Harry remains very close to the Queen and Prince of Wales," a source said. "He and William spoke several times since theThe Prince of Wales was diagnosed with the virus. The family wants to see their relationship remedying you. It will take time, but we think the distance gave both William and Harry time to move away from their fall. "
Last week, Harry and William released a joint statement announcing new details on the statue they ordered In honor of Diana. The palace stated that it would be installed on July 1, 2021, on what would have been the 60th anniversary of Diana. The princess was only 36 years old when she died in Paris on August 31, 1997. And for more sustainable influence of Diana, check 13 incredible ways Princess Diana changed the royal family forever .
Diane Clehane is a journalist and author of New York Imagine Diana and Diana: the secrets of his style .