At 61, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Princess Diana’s eldest sister, broke down in tears as she finally confirmed the long-suspected rumors many have held about Diana’s life and struggles.
Known as a quiet but powerful figure within the royal family’s extended circle, Lady Sarah opened up about the deeply personal and complex dynamics behind Diana’s public image and tragic fate.
Sarah described her relationship with Diana as far more than just sibling love—it was a lifeline during Diana’s most overwhelming moments in the royal spotlight. She admitted that she often took on a second mother role, guiding and protecting Diana through the intense pressures and isolation that came with royal duties. Sarah revealed that Diana faced extraordinary emotional turmoil, balancing the façade of royal glamor with feelings of intense loneliness and restriction.
One of the most striking confirmations was that Sarah did indeed introduce Diana to Prince Charles in 1977, a pivotal moment that shaped Diana’s future and the course of British royal history. She called herself "Cupid" for the introduction but expressed deep regret and mixed emotions, recognizing how this innocent act led to Diana’s subsequent public struggles and heartbreak.
Lady Sarah openly discussed the raw impact of Diana’s battles with the royal family, including the well-known pain caused by Charles’s affair with Camilla Parker Bowles. She acknowledged how Diana’s candidness in her 1995 BBC interview and the public sympathy she garnered were reflections of a woman under tremendous strain.