A never-before-seen two-page handwritten letter from Diana, Princess of Wales, reveals her heartfelt wish for Prince William and Prince Harry to deepen their relationship through better communication. Written in November 1995, just one week after her explosive BBC Panorama interview, the letter shows Diana’s hopes for her sons even amid her own turbulent personal struggles.
Quick Facts
- Diana wrote the letter on November 27, 1995, to a fan named Michael Barratt
- She expressed her wish for William and Harry to learn “the importance of communication on a deeper level”
- The letter comes with its original envelope bearing Diana’s handwritten address
- It is estimated to sell for $4,000 to $6,000 at Reeman Dansie’s “Royalty, Antiques & Fine Art” auction
In the letter, Diana responded to Barratt’s supportive message following her candid Panorama interview, in which she had confirmed the breakdown of her marriage to then-Prince Charles due to infidelity. According to the auction house, Diana wrote about looking forward to the future and “sharing with and teaching William and Harry the importance of communication on a deeper level.”
The late Princess of Wales hoped her public interview would help other women facing similar difficulties in their marriages. She closed the letter with gratitude, writing “With my best wishes, Yours sincerely, Diana.” Diana died in a car crash in Paris in August 1997 at age 36.
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Sources
- Page Six — confirmed the letter’s date, recipient, content details, and auction house information
- Woman & Home — reported on the letter’s revelation and Diana’s wishes for her sons
- Reeman Dansie Auctions — provided the estimated sale price and official description of the correspondence
