In a remarkable discovery, previously unheard audio tapes recorded by Princess Diana in the 1990s have shed new light on her true feelings regarding her marriage to Prince Charles and her tumultuous relationships, including the one with her stepmother, Raine Spencer.
These private recordings, entrusted to author Andrew Morton under strict secrecy, played a pivotal role in the creation of the book “Diana: Her True Story” and are set to captivate audiences in an upcoming documentary slated for release next year.
Diana’s unfiltered thoughts, unveiled in snippets from the audio recordings obtained by ABC, offer a glimpse into the inner world of the beloved Princess.
Reflecting on her wedding day, she candidly remarked, “It was grown up. Here’s Diana, a kindergarten teacher. I mean the whole thing was ridiculous.”
Diana didn’t shy away from discussing Charles’s relationship with her stepmother, revealing, “He won’t even talk to mummy.” She disclosed an incident at Harry’s christening where Charles expressed disappointment over not having a daughter, leading to a tense exchange with Raine.
Raine Spencer’s marriage to Diana’s father, John, in 1976 after her mother, Frances Shand Kydd, departed had strained relations within the family. Diana admitted that her own relationship with Raine was often fraught with tension. She recalled a heated exchange, saying, “I was so angry. I said I hate you so much…You’ve got a lot to learn.”
Reports from the past revealed that Diana and her siblings had a contentious relationship with their stepmother, often referring to her as “Acid Raine” and chanting “Raine, Raine, go away!”
This revelation of the unseen documentary tapes coincides with the 26th anniversary of Princess Diana’s tragic passing. On August 31, 1997, the world mourned the loss of the People’s Princess, who met a devastating end in a car crash in the Pont de l’Alma road tunnel in Paris.
These newly unveiled recordings offer an unprecedented opportunity to gain deeper insights into the life and emotions of one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, forever etching Princess Diana’s legacy in our hearts and minds.
