However, it became evident to Lady C that Diana didn’t want an honest portrayal but instead aimed for a one-sided propaganda piece, criticizing Charles with a mix of truths and lies. Unwilling to be part of such a project, Lady C decided to withdraw, and Diana turned to Andrew Morton for her book.
Lady C continued working on her own book, titled “Diana in Private” or something similar. Several years later, Diana and Lady C reconciled their differences. Diana expressed regret over the Andrew Morton book, where she aired her grievances and exposed personal details about the royal family.
One aspect she particularly regretted was the claim that she had thrown herself downstairs after Diana’s death. Lady C wrote another book called “The Real Diana,” which clarified and updated the information from her previous work.
During her pregnancy with William, Diana stumbled and fell, but there was no significant issue at the time. Doctors examined her, and others were present to witness the incident. However, in the Andrew Morton book, which was her own initiative and collaboration, Diana falsely claimed that she had thrown herself downstairs.
She did so to emphasize her plight, much like Meghan’s claim of being suicidal later in life. Over time, Diana became consumed with guilt over the lie and the implication that she wanted to harm William, eventually admitting to fabricating the story.
Diana struggled with an eating disorder from before her marriage to after her separation. The condition worsened during her pregnancy with Harry. It’s challenging to determine exactly what she knew and when regarding Camilla, but it’s important to note that she effectively shaped the content of Andrew Morton’s book. It contained her propaganda, including numerous lies and one-sided versions of events.
The claim that Charles maintained a s^xual relationship with Camilla throughout his marriage came directly from Diana herself. However, many sources, including Charles’s Police Protection Officer at the time, have contradicted this. Regardless of whether there was a s^xual relationship, Charles and Camilla maintained a friendship, and he would often call her. Camilla served as Charles’s emotional support, which understandably made Diana jealous.
Charles was tactless after Harry’s birth, allegedly expressing a desire for a girl. However, this alone would not be sufficient to unsettle a happy marriage. Diana’s comment about their happiest moments occurring during her pregnancy with Harry was based solely on her perspective. By that time, she had already engaged in an affair, which cannot be considered a benchmark of a happy marriage. However, it’s possible that they briefly turned a corner during that period.
I don’t intend to draw a direct comparison between Diana and Meghan, as that would imply that Diana was certainly flexible with the truth. However, it is worth noting that Diana had a talent for manipulating the truth to her advantage, especially in her writings following the breakdown of her marriage. The royal family chose to remain silent, never complaining or explaining, which allowed Diana’s version of events to prevail, particularly after her untimely death.