Prince William Opens Up About His Mother Princess Diana’s Death | TODAY

In one of his most candid interviews ever, Britain’s Prince William is talking about the impact of losing his mother, Princess Diana. He shared his very personal thoughts with British GQ in hopes of helping others. Hoda Kotb reports for TODAY.

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Prince William Opens Up About His Mother Princess Diana’s Death | TODAY

[magenta]

Diana was beautiful on the inside and outside. We still miss our English rose. She gave so much love to her sons and I hope that sustains them in their tragic loss.

[nathanmichael]

I'm glad Harry and William grew up to be considerate, decent and kind people. I see a lot of their mother in them, R.I.P Princess Diana.

[tesseoul]

These two boys grew up remembering their mother's legacy. That's why they have become fine, decent and loving people. They wanted their lives or their own family not be secluded from the outside world. Like Diana, who wanted a normal life for her children. These two boys are truly remarkable. Their mother would have been very proud of how they have become. It's good that William will be the next King of England.

[parveennehar]

iam so happy that both the prince are like their mothe. princess Diana will be loved forever.

[video]

Princess Diana raised the boys to have a normal sort of life (such as it is when you're a Royal) but I think Diana would have been proud that they are trying to be more open with their feeling and not so stiff up lip sort of thing like the other Royals are

[myriamdrouet]

J'adore prince william et harry il lui resemble

[oldcollegecoed]

Tragically, the fact that Prince William is 41 years old and only now feels comfortable talking about his beautiful, kind and empathetic mother’s death 26 years ago proves how horribly the royal family dealt with her death and how indifferent they were to the emotional well-being of William & Harry. There is no logical explanation or valid excuse for depriving these boys of every avenue of healing possible in order to help them deal with such terrible trauma. All you have to do is spend a little time researching British royal families to discover that their “stiff upper lift” child rearing theory is not only antiquated, it’s also dangerously irresponsible and inhumane. It destroyed Dianna and is the reason that her sons were forced to deal with their grief, anger, fear, and the huge void left by her passing all on their own, something no child should ever have to do.