Diana’s emotional candor has been credited with reshaping the tone of royal engagement.
Harry later reflected on her approach in 2023, saying: “In the midst of all that uncertainty, she led with empathy, finding the humanity in all around her and demonstrating the power of connection in the face of fear.”
William has echoed similar sentiments about leadership. Speaking in Cape Town in November, he said: “I’m trying to do it differently, and I’m trying to do it for my generation. I’m doing it with maybe a smaller ‘r’ in the royal, if you like. It’s more about impact, philanthropy, collaboration, convening, and helping people.”
Dad-of-three William added: “I’m also going to throw empathy in there as well, because I really care about what I do. It helps impact people’s lives. I think we could do with some more empathetic leadership around the world.”
Another royal insider said Diana’s readiness to weep in both private and public settings marked a turning point.
“She absorbed the pain of others – whether it was terrorism in Northern Ireland or her own fears about her boys growing up too quickly,” the source said. “That willingness to feel openly is part of her enduring legacy.”
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