Princess Anne has finally spoken publicly about the late Princess Diana — and her comments are not what many expected.
Known for her no-nonsense demeanor and fierce loyalty to the Crown, Princess Anne has famously remained silent on the complicated legacy of her former sister-in-law. But during a recent sit-down for an upcoming royal documentary, the Princess Royal reportedly shared her candid thoughts — and they’ve stunned even the most seasoned royal insiders.
In a segment that was leaked ahead of the official broadcast, Anne is heard saying:
"Diana had her strengths, certainly. But she also knew exactly what she was doing when it came to the media. She played a very dangerous game."
The statement has sparked a firestorm online, with some praising Anne for her honesty and others criticizing her for speaking ill of the beloved “People’s Princess” nearly three decades after her tragic death.
According to a production source, Anne was initially hesitant to discuss Diana but became increasingly forthright as filming progressed. “She didn’t go out of her way to attack Diana, but she didn’t sugarcoat anything either,” the insider said. “Anne has carried her own opinions for years, and she clearly felt it was time to speak her truth.”
The source claims Anne also touched on the internal strain Diana caused within the royal family. “She brought attention, yes. But not all of it was good attention,” Anne allegedly stated. “There were times we were all left to pick up the pieces.”
Royal commentators believe the remarks reveal long-held resentment between the two women, who were rarely seen together and were rumored to have had a frosty relationship during Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles.
“There was never warmth there,” said veteran royal analyst Martin Cleary. “Anne didn’t like the drama, and Diana was surrounded by it. She viewed Diana’s celebrity status as a threat to the stability of the monarchy.”
The fallout has been swift. Fans of Diana have taken to social media to defend her, with hashtags like #JusticeForDiana and #AnneOutOfLine trending on X (formerly Twitter).
Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace has remained tight-lipped about the leak, with no official comment at the time of publication. However, insiders say there is concern behind closed doors that Anne’s remarks could reignite painful memories and potentially divide the public at a time when the monarchy is seeking unity.
Some royal watchers speculate that Anne’s comments may have been a calculated move to reassert the “old guard” values of the monarchy, especially as modern royals like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to challenge the institution from the outside.