Queen Elizabeth II reportedly believed that Princess Diana would have been a better fit for Prince Andrew than her brother, Prince Charles, now king.
The revelation was made by Ingrid Seward in her new book, “My Mother and I”, which explores the complex relationship between King Charles III and his late mother.
The book highlights the queen's reservations about Diana's romance with Charles.
“She wondered if someone so young could really tell the difference between the man and the prince. And inevitably, she couldn't help but imagine that young Di would have a lot more in common with her youngest son, Andrew.”
The British monarch, who passed away in September 2022, at the age of 96, was initially enchanted by Diana, but apparently had concerns about her daughter-in-law's ability to discern between the seriousness inherent in Charles' role as royalty and the heir's personality. of the throne.
The work insinuates that Diana tried immensely to win over the royal family, citing that she even pretended to love the “magical atmosphere” of Balmoral Castle, in Scotland.
The princess would also have pretended to be a fan of activities such as fishing and hunting.
Diana, who died aged 36 in a tragic car accident in Paris in 1997, is described in the book as someone who strove “determinedly” to become the Princess of Wales.
Charles, now 75, divorced Diana in 1996 after a marriage marked by turmoil, subsequently marrying current Queen Camilla in 2005.
Ingrid Seward's book promises to be “a vivid and revealing portrait of the true relationship between King Charles III and his mother”.
“The relationship between the late monarch and her son, the King, has always been a topic of fascination… This is the story of how Charles was shaped by his legacy. His mother was the woman he loved, but she could never be close, and only in her old age did he finally receive the affection and respect he so longed for,” says an excerpt from the biography’s synopsis.
Source: CNN Brasil
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