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Princess Diana Would Have ‘Steered’ Prince Harry in ‘a Different Direction’ Than Royal Exit, Butler Says

Princess Diana would have steered her son Prince Harry in ‘a different direction’ than his royal exit, her former butler exclusively tells Life & Style.

Now, nearly three decades later, when Paul looks at where her 40-year-old son is today, he can’t help but imagine what Diana would think of it all — from Harry’s decision to marry former Suits actress Meghan Markle, 43, to his moving to California in 2020 amid a seemingly hopeless estrangement from sibling Prince William, 42, and their father, King Charles III, 76. He thought the American divorcée was “a breath of fresh air” who “could bring her influence to bear inside the royal family in a positive way.” But within a short few months, he watched as Harry and Meghan “drained an ocean of goodwill with both the royal family and the British people.” Less than two years later, the Sussexes had fled to America amid growing frustrations with the monarchy, whom they’ve accused of quietly fueling press attacks on Meghan and failing to support her both publicly and privately. Last year on stage at The New York Times Dealbook Summit, Harry insisted he’s living “the life my mum wanted for me.” While Paul believes Diana “would have embraced their plea for independence,” he also thinks she “would have counselled them to stay close to the royal family.”

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