Princess Diana valued This Royal over her own ‘happiness’

Princess Diana did not compromise on her loyalty towards the Crown until her last breath

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Published September 01, 2026
Princess Diana valued This Royal over her own ‘happiness’

Prince Diana always had her loyalty towards Queen Elizabeth II despite her split with King Charles.

The Prince of Wales, who was an active team player for the monarchy, often pushed herself to follow Royal rules despite her dislike for them

He recently told Marie Claire that she “didn’t always welcome” having a royal protection officer.

“I think possibly, on some occasions, if we'd had a difficult day the night before, she might have said, ‘Oh dear, you know, I can't cope with this. I don't want you today.’ But thankfully, that never happened,” he says, speaking on behalf of Casino.org.

Wharfe continued: “And I'll tell you why I don't think it ever would have happened. At that particular time, despite the unhappiness of her marriage, her commitment was to Her Majesty The Queen.”

Even when Diana told Ken, “I don’t think I can do today, Ken,” she would carry on the service.

Wharfe reveals he’d tell Diana: "Well, okay, you don't have to. What do you want to do about it? We can find a reason not to do it. You can be ill, or we can come up with some excuse.”

Eleen Bukhari
Eleen Bukhari is a London-based journalist and MSc graduate from Brunel University with over five years of experience. Specialising in the British Royal Family and global entertainment, she provides expert analysis of monarchy traditions, celebrity culture, and the evolving media narratives surrounding the world’s most high-profile figures.
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