Why Prince William is carrying on Princess Diana’s ‘poignant’ tradition with his own children

Princess Diana was considered the People’s Princess and a symbol of compassion and humanitarianism. She was everything but ordinary, “breaking” traditions when it came to her children’s happiness. Her passion for motherhood was unmatched.

Ever since her tragic passing, her sons, Harry and William, have gone to great lengths to continue her legacy and honor her to the best of their ability.

“When everybody says ‘she was funny, give us an example’. All I can hear is her laugh,” Harry said in an interview he and William gave back in 2017.

“She was one of the naughtiest parents, she’d come and watch us play football and smuggle sweet into her socks, literally walking back from a football match and having five packages of [candy]. And just, the whole shirt was full with sweets.”

“We felt incredibly loved by her, and I’m very grateful that the love still feels there,” William added.” It feels like a good time to remember her and hopefully provide a different side.”

“It was that love, even though she was on the other side of the room, as her son you could feel it,” Harry said.

She did all in her power to provide a normal childhood to her sons. “William adores his little brother and spends the entire time swamping Harry with an endless supply of hugs and kisses, hardly letting the parents near!” Diana’s handwritten letter to a former steward at Buckingham Palace, Cyril Dickman, states, as reported by The Sun.

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One time, she canceled royal lunch because she wanted to take her kids to McDonald’s, chef Darren McGrady shared with Marie Claire. “And I said, ‘Oh my God – your Royal Highness, I can do that, I can do burgers.’ And she said, ‘No, it’s the toy they want,’” McGrady recalled.

Diana was perfectly aware that her children were meant to be protected from the outside world and she was determined to teach them about what’s outside the walls of the royal palace. At the same time, she wanted their childhood to be as normal as possible.

Just as his mother, William wants his three children to be exposed to the realities outside the royal bubble.

“George, Charlotte and Louis are not only allowed to be playful, fun, spontaneous, and even cheeky in public, they are actively encouraged by their mum and dad, who often look at their most proud and most doting when they are doing so,” royal and body language expert Judi James told the Daily Mail in 2023.

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According to her, the freedom to have fun is vital for the young royals.

“William and Kate’s parenting duties were always going to be unique as they’re inducting a prince, princess, and future king into the rules, traditions, and formalities of the royal family as well as allowing three small children to have as much fun and freedom as possible as they do so,” she said.

Prince William wants to make sure his children are aware that not everyone is fortunate as they are and that there are people out there who need help.

When he and Harry were young, Princess Diana took them to a homeless shelter, and now William intends to do the same with his own children.

“My mother introduced me to the cause of homelessness from quite a young age, and I’m really glad she did,” William explained. “I think when I can balance it with their schooling, they will definitely be exposed to it. On the school run, we talk about what we see. When we were in London, driving backwards and forwards, we regularly used to see people sitting outside supermarkets and we’d talk about it.”

He continued: “I’d say to the children, ‘Why are they there? What’s going on?’ I think it’s in all our interests, it’s the right thing to do, to expose the children, at the right stage, in the right dialogue, so they have an understanding.”

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Katie Nicholl, a royal expert, believes it is appropriate for Prince William to carry on his mother’s values.

“It wasn’t just Diana – Charles also wanted his sons to have a better understanding of life outside the Palace walls,” she told OK!. “They both came from the same perspective of wanting to raise those boys with an understanding of normal life outside the confines of royal protocol.”

“William and Kate’s children are probably more aware of homelessness than most children from privileged backgrounds, because it’s something their father campaigns passionately for and has done since he was 18. I think their eyes have been quite wide open from an early age – and that is largely because of William and Kate’s hard work,” she added.

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Caring for our newborn meant missing dinner—my husband didn’t save me a plate

Being a first-time mom, Jenna found it hard to balance between taking care of her newborn baby and having everything done around the house. Still, she did her best to have her little one well-fed and leave the place spotless. On top of everything, she ran errands and made dinner every single day.

Her husband, John, thought it would be nice if his mother moved in with them for some time and help with the housework. Hearing his words, Jenna felt a sense of relief. She was aware that it truly takes a village to raise a child, and her mother-in-law seemed like the right person to be around.

Sadly, what Jenna didn’t know was that her MIL’s presence would bring more trouble than comfort.

During the first days of her stay, the MIL started inviting guests over. Not only she wasn’t offering any help, but she also added an additional layer of stress to Jenna’s everyday struggles.

Between changing diapers, breastfeeding her sweet bundle of joy, and soothing him to sleep, she could barely find the time to eat anything.

It was her MIL who was supposed to take care of the dinner, and Jenna felt at least she wouldn’t spend much time in the kitchen, but one night, as she put the baby to sleep and went downstairs, she noticed there wasn’t any food left for her. Her MIL, nonchalantly said, “Well, you didn’t come down, so we assumed you weren’t hungry.” These words cut deeper than Jenna’s actual hunger.

Things took even worse turn when John didn’t react at his mom’s words. On top of that, he demanded Jenna to clean the mess and wash the dishes, saying she wasn’t doing anything anyway.

Jenna was hurt so deep that she finally decided to confront John and his mother. But they accused her of being lazy and started yelling at her.

Unable to tolerate how they treated her, Jenna took some of her clothes, her baby, and went to her mother’s place.

But even there, John called her on the phone non-stop, demanding that she apologize to his mother.

He wasn’t able to see the emotional toll his mother’s presence and his lack of support did Jenna.

She was heartbroken and couldn’t see a way out until she thought of contacting the one person in the family who was always very realistic and reasonable; her father-in-law.

When she contacted him, he was totally unaware of what was going on but was very supportive and told her to get ready because he was taking her back home.

When they arrived at Jenna’s place, they saw John and his mother watching TV together and laughing.

When they saw John’s dad, both John and his mother became dead-serious.

He turned to his wife and said, “It was enough. You did a lot of damage and it’s time you return home. You are no longer staying with John and Jenna.” The MIL didn’t object.

He then turned to John and said he should be more supportive of his wife who had only given birth to their son five weeks ago. John, ashamed, agreed.

In the days to come, things seemed to settle down.

When the MIL visited, she was in deed helping around the house, and her visits were brief. John became more present and supportive, taking an active role in caring for their son and helping with household tasks.

It was all thanks to Jenna’s father-in-law that her piece and quiet returned.

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Millionaire mocks a poor mom with 3 kids on business class flight until pilot interrupts him

When Debbie, a mom of three, was guided to her seats in business class, a well-dressed gentleman, Mr. Newman, started complaining.

Looking at Debbie and her children, he asked to speak to the stewardess, demanding that they changed seats. Apparently, he was having an important business call in a matter of minutes and didn’t want the children to interrupt him and ruin his deal.

Debbie couldn’t believe what she was hearing. Her kids were well-behaved, and that person judged them without even giving them a chance.

“Sorry, sir,” the stewardess told Mr. Newman, who was visibly angered for no reason. Showing him the tickets, she said, “These seats are assigned to Mrs. Debbie Brown and her children. Please kindly cooperate.”

Mr. Newman insisted that Debbie and the kids changed places, but although Debbie agreed and said she and the little ones could seat anywhere, the stewardess said it wasn’t an option. Those were their seats and they weren’t going anywhere.

The situation turned awkward as the rest of the passengers witnessed Mr. Newman’s inappropriate behavior. He, however, believed a woman like Debbie, who was dressed in simple clothes, couldn’t possibly afford to fly in business class.

As the flight took off, Debbie’s kids got excited and started clapping their little hands and shouting “Yeah, yeah.” This angered Mr. Newman even further. He started yelling at Debbie, calling her an unfit mother.

Debbie, however, managed to stay calm. She even started a conversation with Mr. Newman when she noticed he was carrying a handbook with fabric samples and designs. “Do you work in the clothing industry?” she asked him. Mr. Newman answered with excitement. It was as though he couldn’t wait to brag about his multi-million dollar business and his New York clothing company.

Debbie said she was also running a small boutique in Texas. At that moment, Mr. Newman started laughing at her face, telling her she should get herself and her children economy class tickets next time so she could fly with someone like her, who owns a small and insignificant boutique, not someone like him, who was running a huge business.

At that moment, Debbie decided to put him at his place, but just as she was about to reveal why she was flying business class, the pilot’s announcement interrupted her.

The pilot, Captain Tyler Brown, announced the arrival, but he didn’t finish the announcement with that. He went on to thank his wife and his children for being there for him on his first flight after going through some turbulent times. He then approached Debbie, his darling wife, and hugged her.

The realization that Debbie was the pilot’s wife made Mr. Newton feel utterly embarrassed. He rushed to leave the plane because he could feel everyone on the flight realized how rude he was.

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3 incredible inheritance stories with unexpected twists

Below are three real-life inheritance stories that speak of the importance of the legacy those who pass away leave behind. This legacy isn’t always material, sometimes it comes with lessons we never forget.

1. I inherited Grandma’s old clocks while my greedy brother took the house

    My grandmother Marlene and I always shared a strong bond. She was the only person who supported me unconditionally and was always there when I needed her.

    When she became really old and couldn’t take care of herself, I was there to help her around the house, which was the coziest place on earth. The rooms filled with vintage clocks gave the place unusual warmth and brought a sense of nostalgia.

    However, when I went to college this year, my grandma was all by herself. My brother Brian was in town but he rarely visited her, always finding excuses.

    One evening, I got a call from my grandma and the moment I heard her voice, my heart sank. She didn’t sound like her usual self. Telling me that she hadn’t have much time left, she asked me to visit her the following day.

    I promised to be there as soon as possible, and a few days later, I found myself driving back home. When I knocked on my grandma’s door, my brother answered. He wasn’t happy to be there because he had always hated the house.

    Knowing her time on Earth was coming to an end, she handed both of us an envelope with $5,000 inside. I was very appreciative of her gesture, hugged her, and thanked her for everything she had ever done for me. Brian on the other hand got angry. His face became even more serious that before. He accepted the cash unwillingly because he believed it wasn’t much money. He expected grandma to give him everything she had been saving throughout the years. He didn’t even say “thank you” before he stormed out of the house.

    My grandma passed away peacefully in her sleep some days later. I spent the last days of her life by her side, reminding her how much I loved her and how much she meant to me.

    At the will reading, Brian was given the house, and I received her clocks. Initially, I felt a pang of disappointment, but then the lawyer handed me a note from Grandma. She wrote that those clocks were worth a little fortune, over $200,000.

    Her last gift was another reminder of her wisdom and love.

    2. The heart of the home: A legacy in wood

    When their grandfather Joe died, Mia, Daniel, and Sara were given his old workshop.

    They knew how much that place meant to him because he would spend his days there working on different projects, but they weren’t really happy with what they received. That shop was filled with a bunch of tools, dusty projects, and unfinished plans for various pieces of furniture.

    Their grandpa, however, called it “the heart of the home,” so they believed he left it to them because he loved them more than the rest of the members of the family.

    However, the inheritance came with a condition. They were given three months in order to start and finish a project of their own liking.

    Daniel was the only one who was fond of the idea because he was good at DIY projects and knew how to use his grandpa’s tools. Mia said she could only help with the creative part, while Sara wasn’t willing to go to the workshop at all. But since she knew it was what her grandpa loved, she agreed to get involved in the process of handcrafting a wooden rocking chair.

    At the beginning, the three didn’t get along, but as days went by, they spent plenty of time together and were able to bond. Each day was more fun than the previous. They laughed together, shared their secrets, and had a lot of fun.

    When the three months passed, their grandpa’s lawyer came to inspect their work. That rocking chair was a tribute to the old man who managed to keep his grandchildren close to one another even after his passing.

    At that moment, the lawyer handed each of them an envelope containing $30,000 cash each.

    Mia, Daniel, and Sara continued creating wooden items. It was their escape from their busy lives in the city.

    3. Former waitress received odd inheritance

    Back in 1992, college student Cara Wood, who was 17 at the time, lived off campus in Ohio and drove a used Jeep. In order to pay for her education, she landed a job as a waitress in her home town of Chargin Falls, near Cleveland.

    A customer, Bill Cruxton, who was a widower with no children, would visit the restaurant every single day. He was there not only for the food but because he needed company and someone to chat to. Over time, he and Cara bonded and she even ran errands for him in her free time.

    Apparently, she reminded him of his late wife, Gertrude. He often told her that if he had grandchildren, they would have looked exactly like Cara.

    At the time he met Cara, Bill intended to leave his fortune of over half-a-million dollars to another waitress, but because of reasons unknown, he changed the beneficiary and Cara was the sole beneficiary. Rumors were that Bill wasn’t fond of the previous waitress’s boyfriend, but some said that the two simply lost touch when she quit her job.

    In November of 1992, Bill suffered a massive heart attack and passed away. At the time of his passing, he had a photo of Cara in her soccer uniform by his bedside.

    His death meant Cara would inherit all his money and belongings.

    At the time, she said she was lucky. She didn’t spend any of the money, but she did turn to the stock market and made a lot more. At the time, she said she was making enough money to live off the earning of the money she had invested in the stock market.

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    I mourned my wife for five years – Then one day, I was shocked to find the same flowers from her grave arranged in the kitchen vase

    It was that day of the year; the day Ben lost his wife and a 13-year-old girl lost his mother. The circled date on the calendar brought memories of the day Emma lost her life in a terrifying accident. It’s been five years without her bubbly personality, without her laughter that filled the air, without her kindness and gentle warmth that made everyone feel at home.

    “Eliza, I will go to cemetery,” Ben told his daughter, who was never the same since her mom’s passing.

    “Okay, dad,” Eliza said and went into her room, unable to get engaged in a conversation.

    Ben stopped by the flower shop. He purchased a huge bouquet of white roses, just like the ones he always took to his late wife’s grave.

    As he was driving, he remembered the first time he bought Winter white roses. It was on their third date. Her eyes opened wide, she couldn’t hide her smile, and gave Ben a hug. “White roses are my favorite, how did you know?” she asked. Ben just smiled and was glad he could make her happy.

    All those memories kept coming, making the day even harder for Ben who was burdened with a feeling of guilt for Winter’s loss.

    As he entered the cemetery, the black marble and the gold letters Winter’s name was engraved with brought him back to reality.

    He knelt by the grave, placed the flowers, and started crying. “I miss you, Winter. God, I miss you so much.”

    Ben knew that no amount of wishing would get his wife back. He needed to be strong for their daughter who carried her mother’s absence like a silent shadow.

    He brushed the dirt from his knees and drove back home.

    The house was silent. Eliza wasn’t home, so he decided to pour himself a cup of strong coffee. However, the moment he entered the kitchen, he wasn’t prepared for what he saw.

    There, in the middle of the kitchen table, was the vase. Inside were the flowers he placed on his wife’s grave. Those were exactly the same flowers, with the same slight imperfections and the same dewdrops clinging to the petals.

    When Eliza returned home, he asked, her about the flowers.

    Eliza said she had no idea what he was talking about. “What flowers, dad. I hadn’t seen them before. I have been out with my friends. Are you sure these are the same flowers you took to mom’s grave?”

    Ben was more than sure. It felt like someone was playing tricks on his mind. The confusion was unsettling, making him wonder if he was losing touch with the world around him.

    He grabbed the car keys and went straight back to the cemetery. The flowers weren’t there. The shock grew bigger. Was he dreaming? What was going on?

    He returned home once again, saw the flowers in the vase, and started questioning his sanity. At that moment, he grabbed the vase and noticed a note underneath it. It read: “I know the truth, and I forgive you. But it’s time for you to face what you’ve hidden.”

    Ben froze. There was someone there who knew his secret and was now playing with his brain.

    Eliza grabbed the note and said, “Dad, what truth? What have you been hiding?”

    With a shaky voice, Ben said, “Your mother… The night she died… it wasn’t just an accident.”

    “What do you mean?” Eliza asked.

    Forcing himself to look at his daughter’s eyes, Ben continued, “We had a fight that night. A big one. She found out I’d been having an affair.”

    “An affair?” Eliza yelled. “You cheated on mom?”

    Embarrassed, Ben said he had, but he now regretted even getting involved with another woman.

    When Winter learned of the affair, she was in distress, so she got inside the car and started driving. That’s when she got involved in the crash that claimed her life.

    Ben couldn’t live with the feeling of guilt, but he didn’t have the courage to tell Eliza the truth. He didn’t want her to hate him.

    But, it turned out that Eliza knew the truth the entire time. She stumbled upon her mom’s diary and read about her suspicions of her husband’s affair. There, she wrote that if those rumors were true, she was willing to forgive him, but it was Eliza who couldn’t forgive her father.

    It was her who took the flowers from her mom’s grave and brought them home. She wanted to see her father’s reaction; she wanted him to take the blame for forcing her mother into her death.

    Eliza left the kitchen, leaving Ben alone with the white roses that once symbolized the love he had for his late wife.

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    My best friend tried to kiss my fiancé—should I confront her or walk away?

    A woman took to Reddit to ask fellow redditors for advice over a situation that has been bothering her for quite some time.

    Writing on the forum, she explained that she and her best friend, Rachel, have known each other for over 20 years. They became inseparable the moment they met and have shared their happiness and aches with each other. Rachel’s has been OP’s greatest support and the two have been through thick and thin together.

    What’s most, when OP got engaged to her fiancé, Tom, Rachel seemed to be over the moon. She agreed to the role of a maid of honor and got herself involved in the planning of the wedding.

    However, one night changed it all.

    Namely, after a night out, OP, Tom, and Rachel went to OP’s apartment and while OP was exhausted and went straight to bed, Rachel and Tom decided to watch a movie together.

    It wasn’t long before Tom entered OP’s bedroom, visibly disturbed, and told her Rachel tried to kiss him. He pulled away and Rachel got embarrassed and apologized, blaming it on the alcohol.

    Desperate, OP wondered what to do next. She kept wondering if there were signs that Rachel might have had feelings for Tom that she failed to notice.

    Confronting Rachel could mean losing her forever, but the feeling of her possible betrayal was too much to handle. If she decided to cut her out of her life completely in order to protect her relationship with Tom, she would lose her greatest support.

    The planning of the wedding added another layer of stress, and OP couldn’t picture going through it without Rachel’s support. At the same time, she had the persistent worry that she was missing something important. She wanted to know if she should talk to Rachel about it, or focus on moving forward for the sake of her friendship and relationship.

    The comments were various. While some advised her to cut all ties with Rachel, others wanted to know if she was certain Tom wasn’t lying in the first place.

    OP hadn’t provided any updates.

    What are your thoughts on this?

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    My husband asked for a divorce right after receiving this photo from me! Can you believe it?

    A relationship between two people only thrives on a foundation of trust and mutual respect. If one of these lacks, misunderstandings and conflicts can undermine the bond over time.

    Jenny, a devoted cowgirl, wanted to surprise her husband Mike with a photo of herself wearing her cowgirl outfit. She posed into a pickup truck and the moment she hit the send button a smile landed on her face because she was convinced Mike would appreciate the playful gesture.

    And so it was. Mike found the photo appealing and stared at it for a while before he answered back. However, as he zoomed in, he noticed a detail that caught his attention. Jenny, looking as stunning as ever, wasn’t wearing her wedding ring.

    She had never taken her ring off before, so this surprised Mike. At first, he decided not to think about it, but as he looked at the photo even closer, he noticed a reflection in the truck’s glass, and it was a familiar one.

    It was clear that the person who had taken Jenny’s photo was her high-school sweetheart whom she dated some years ago.

    Mike decided to confront Jenny. She admitted she met with her ex but claimed it was a coincidental encounter.

    Sadly, her missing ring and her ex taking the photo of her was something Mike couldn’t get over. Eventually, he decided to divorce her.

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    What was meant to be an innocent cowgirl photo unexpectedly ruined the trust in their marriage, causing Jenny and Mike to grapple with the new reality, emphasizing the significance of trust, communication, and mutual understanding in a relationship.

    What are your thoughts on this? Was this photo enough reason for a marriage to break?

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    My ex left his estate to me instead of his wife and kids – His reasons left me stunned

    A woman’s life was intertwined with that of her ex for nearly two decades. He wasn’t just a partner to her, but someone who made her world complete. By his side, she never questioned her choices, which he always supported, including that of not tying the knot because they didn’t need a peace of paper to determine their relationship and the child-free life they both opted for.

    What they had seemed to defied social norms and expectations, but they loved their lifestyle and the future they envisioned together.

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    Sadly, this woman’s world shattered into pieces when she learned her partner was unfaithful. After everything they shared together, this came as a huge shock she wasn’t ready to get over, so she decided to leave him and start her life over.

    The real shock came merely six months after their separation when she learned her ex got married to the woman he had an affair with.

    Life, being as unpredictable as it is, led the woman to a new path. She started dating someone else and fell pregnant. Despite the fact they only dated for a short period of time and didn’t know each other well, they decided to accept the challenge and embark the adventure of parenthood.

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    Luckily, the baby only made their love for one another stronger and their relationship flourished, but her ex’s occasional text messages for birthdays and holidays were a constant reminder of the life she once had with him. She never responded to any of them, and his final message, which was a reaction to the birth of her daughter and was filled with words of accusations and anger and unfounded claims of betrayal was the last she heard of him.

    Shortly after, the news of her ex’s tragic passing reached out to her. He was involved in a car accident. Amidst the shock, she learned that his wife was expecting and it only added to the complexity of the already tangled narrative of their past relationship.

    The unexpected twist came when a solicitor called her and told her her ex partner, Jack, left everything to her, including his estate.

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    Inheriting his estate after parting ways and staring their lives over was a huge burden to bear for this woman. Memories, feelings, and questions that she believed were long buried flooded her mind.

    She found herself at a crossroad, not sure how this would affect her current relationship. The man she had spent nearly twenty years with made a choice that reached beyond his grave, leaving her puzzled. This decision opened the door to feelings she was not prepared to face.

    In the days that followed, she was handed a letter by the solicitor. She recognized the well-known handwriting, but the words written on that piece of paper seemed disproportionate to its size.

    It revealed heavy words of regret and the truth behind the life he had started after their ways parted.

    He wrote that his marriage to his wife was not born of love but of manipulation and detailed everything about how she seduced him and that the child she was expecting bounded him to her. He detailed that his wife only loved him for his money, and that was the reason he didn’t leave her his estate.

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    After reading his words and his voice echoing in the room, the woman decided to accept his gift.

    She did not attend his funeral, but visited his grave. Standing at his resting place, she whispered words of gratitude and farewell, and a thank you for the love he had given to her.

    This, however, still didn’t give her the assurance of whether she did the right thing when she accepted his inheritance not just for her and her family but for the memory of the man who left her everything.

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