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Princess Diana made touching prediction about Prince William before her untimely death that actually came true

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Published 15:39 27 May 2025 GMT+1

Princess Diana made touching prediction about Prince William before her untimely death that actually came true

Prince William was just 15 years old when his mother, Diana, died

Lucy Devine

Lucy Devine

Princess Diana had a prediction about her eldest son, Prince William, before her death—and a formal royal correspondent has claimed it has come true.

Diana sadly passed away in 1997 - when William was aged just 15 - during a car accident in Paris, alongside her partner, Dodi Fayed, and chauffeur Henri Paul.

His mother's death affected him and his brother, Prince Harry, greatly as the Prince of Wales described grief as the 'very worst pain any child or parent will ever endure'.

Meanwhile, the Duke of Sussex had previously opened up about the phone call he'd had with his mother, saying he'd regret how 'short the phone call was'.

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Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has recalled a conversation she had with Diana before her death, in which she supposedly spoke about her eldest son and the popularity he had with the public.

Diana made a prediction about William (Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
Diana made a prediction about William (Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)

"Clearly, William is doing something very right. His informal, approachable way of going about his work is resonating with the public," Jennie told The Mirror.

"Even the way he talks is different to previous generations. He's well spoken, of course, but not overly posh. He dresses well, of course, but is quite often wearing jeans and trainers.

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"He'll pose for selfies with the crowds, he'll even work the camera for them if they get flustered!"

Jennie further claimed that Diana had predicted this herself, recalling how she had said: "William's alright. The country is very lucky to have William. I think she was bang on."

According to Statistica, Prince William is the most popular living royal, followed by Kate Middleton, and then Princess Anne.

Kate and William are the most popular royals (Andy BARR / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ANDY BARR/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Kate and William are the most popular royals (Andy BARR / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ANDY BARR/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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King Charles follows, with Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh up next.

Queen Camilla is seventh in the popularity ranks, followed by Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

Prince Harry is currently in 10th place, with his wife, Meghan Markle ranking 11th in popularity.

Earlier this week, we told you about Prince William's alleged plans to abandon a royal practice previously prioritised by King Charles.

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According to journalist and commentator Richard Eden, William will likely turn his back on the 'streamlined monarchy' that Charles, 76, has focused on in recent years, when he eventually ascends to the throne.

Prince William is next in line to the throne (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Prince William is next in line to the throne (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Previously, members of royal family were expected to attend vast quantities of official engagements per year. In fact, The Guardian claimed that 4,000 over a 12-month period was considered the norm a decade ago.

"Prince William, like his father, has always favoured slim-down monarchy as the future, and what that looks like being now is just William and Catherine and their children," podcast host Richard Eden explained on his Palace Confidential podcast this week.

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"But, how on Earth could they justify all the wealth and palaces for that one nuclear family?

"From what I'm hearing is that Prince William is starting to see the value of his cousins and what, in the long term, they could give."

Featured Image Credit: Terry Fincher/Getty Images

Topics: Princess Diana, Prince William, Royal Family

Lucy Devine
Lucy Devine

Lucy is a journalist working for Tyla. After graduating with a master's degree in journalism, she has worked in both print and online and is particularly interested in fashion, food, health and women's issues. Northerner, coffee addict, says hun a lot.

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