Decades after her death, Princess Diana is still missed by millions. Her sudden passing shocked the world, and her funeral remains one of the most-watched broadcasts ever.
Her royal life was filled with drama—Charles and Camilla’s affair shattered their marriage, and Diana was rumored to have had her own.
Outspoken about royal life, Diana left behind letters revealing her pain—and now, two more have surfaced. But these show a surprising twist: her flirtier, playful side. She once sent cheeky letters to the King of Greece—notes that might’ve shocked Queen Elizabeth herself.
Despite efforts from the Queen to save the marriage, the damage was done. Just a month after Diana’s explosive BBC interview, the Queen urged the couple to finalize the divorce to protect the monarchy’s image.
Princess Diana letters
After divorcing Prince Charles in 1996, Princess Diana found love with Dodi Al Fayed—both tragically died in a car crash in 1997.
In 2024, two of Diana’s deeply personal letters sold at auction for over $169,000. Addressed to close friends Susie and Tarek Kasseem, the letters revealed the emotional toll of her divorce.
“I’m on my knees… the pressure is serious,” she wrote in April 1996. Diana expressed regret, saying she would never have agreed to the divorce had she known the pain it would bring.
She also feared her phone was tapped: “As I don’t have a mobile, it’s difficult to discuss anything personal.”
The letters offer a raw glimpse into Diana’s suffering behind palace doors.
Queen Elizabeth advised Charles and Diana to divorce
In 1995, Diana thanked a couple for letting her spend Christmas with them while Harry and William stayed with Charles.
Her letters, auctioned for about $110,000 with some proceeds going to charity, reveal her feelings during her divorce. After the Queen advised the divorce, Diana wrote about feeling protected and loved by the Kassem family—a support she hadn’t received from the Royal family.
Auctioneer Mimi Connell-Lay said the letters show how much Diana valued this friendship during a difficult time, especially as she struggled with lack of royal support.
Princess Diana’s tragic death
At about 12:23 a.m., Diana’s car crashed in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel in Paris. Medics treated her on the scene, but she suffered cardiac arrest in the ambulance.
She arrived at the hospital just after 2 a.m., where an X-ray showed severe internal injuries. She immediately received a blood transfusion.
Diana’s death was a national tragedy. Just 15 minutes after arriving, she had another cardiac arrest.
Surgeon MonSef Dahman was there trying to save her. Despite electric shocks, cardiac massage, and adrenaline, her heart wouldn’t restart.
Dahman said the hospital was one of France’s best for emergencies, and though they fought hard, her injuries were too severe.
Diana feared plot to kill her
In Diana’s case, there was hope at first, but sadly, they couldn’t save her.
In 2003, new letters from Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, surfaced. Diana had asked him to keep her letters “just in case,” warning of a plot to kill her in a car crash—ten months before her death.
She believed her death was planned so Prince Charles could remarry. In one letter, she predicted dying from “brake failure and serious head injury.”
Diana wrote:
“I am sitting here at my desk today in October, longing for someone to hug me and encourage me to keep strong. This phase in my life is the most dangerous. XXXXX is planning ‘an accident’ in my car, brake failure and serious head injury.”
She also said:
“I have been battered and abused mentally for 15 years, but I feel no resentment. I am strong inside, and maybe that is a problem for my enemies. Thank you Charles for putting me through such hell and teaching me through your cruelty.”
Former butler Paul Burell’s role
The newspaper knew the blacked-out name but didn’t publish it for legal reasons.
Burrell said the letter’s contents troubled him since Diana’s death. He revealed the letters after his 2002 trial for stealing them collapsed when it came out he told the queen he took them to keep them safe.
Burrell worked for Charles and Diana from 1987 until Diana’s death in 1997 and was once called the “only man” she trusted.
Though Harry and William initially got along with Burrell, their relationship soured after Harry worked on a farm in Australia at 19.
In 2003, Burrell’s book, A Royal Duty, revealed private details that angered Harry and William, who called it a “cold and overt betrayal.”
Harry was furious with his mother’s former butler
Paul suggested meeting Harry and William to explain his book and share unseen sides of their mother’s life.
“I’d love to give them a piece of my mind,” he said.
After that, Harry and Paul clashed. In Spare, Harry accused Paul of “milking” their mother’s death for money and said A Royal Duty “made his blood boil.”
Harry recalled receiving a warning from the Palace about the “delicate matter.” He called Paul’s book a self-centered version of events and said, “My mother trusted him, but now he’s exploiting her disappearance.”
Harry wanted to confront Paul in Britain but was stopped by his father and brother.
Paul later responded from Florida, saying Harry had “changed fundamentally” and that their mother would be “appalled.”
Naughty Princess Diana letters
Princess Diana showed a cheeky, humorous side in two greeting cards sent to King Constantine II of Greece, which sold at auction for $7,000.
One card featured a naked man with the caption: “Adam came first… Men always do!” The other showed a naked woman with a joke about the “Perfect Man” — “A midget with a 10” tongue who can breathe through his ears!”
Signed warmly, “Dearest Tino, lots of love from Diana,” the cards reveal a playful side rarely seen.
The reason for sending them is unclear, but they likely reflected a private joke or conversation between friends.
Rest in peace, Princess Diana — a royal with wit and spirit.