In a striking continuation of his late mother’s legacy, Prince Harry has unveiled his autobiography, “Spare,” which resonates with the candid confessions of Princess Diana.
Known for her openness, Diana famously shared her innermost thoughts through explosive audio recordings, offering a glimpse into her life that few had seen before.
Diana was never one to shy away from expressing her feelings, and her collaboration with royal biographer Andrew Morton was nothing short of scandalous.
Working discreetly behind the scenes, she chronicled her life experiences in a biography that revealed some shocking truths.
Among these revelations was her assertion that King Charles, then the Prince of Wales, felt a profound disappointment upon Harry’s birth.
Due to circumstances that prevented Diana and Morton from meeting directly, they relied on their mutual friend, James Coulthard, to facilitate their communication.
Over numerous hours, Morton posed questions to Diana, who responded while being videotaped.
These recordings would later form the basis of a documentary released in 2017, with a sequel following in 2023, bringing Diana’s voice back to life for a new audience.
One particularly poignant moment captured in these tapes was Diana’s account of her husband’s reaction to Harry’s arrival.
She recalled a painful exchange during Harry’s christening, where Charles expressed his disappointment, saying, “We wanted a girl.”
This comment incited a fierce response from Diana, who reminded him, “You should realize you are lucky to have a child that’s normal.”
This incident marked a turning point, significantly impacting Charles’s relationship with Diana’s family.
Morton, reflecting on the tapes, described the experience as surreal, stating, “I felt I’d been transported into a parallel universe.”
The depth of Diana’s struggles came through in her words as she opened up about her battles with depression, feelings of betrayal, and even suicidal thoughts.