Princess Diana’s 10 sweet moments with William and Harry: From first day at school to holidaying in Spain
A glimpse into Princess Diana's 10 most beautiful moments with William and Harry
Princess Diana's legacy is multifaceted, encompassing her role as the "People's Princess", her unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes, and her distinctive style sense. Perhaps her greatest fame came from becoming a mother to her two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Diana has had several of her cutest moments with Harry and William, from the thrill of starting school to having fun at theme parks. The royal mother-of-two raised her two young sons with a playful and encouraging style that seemed to bring out the best in them. Check out the 10 images below to witness some of their cutest moments together.
1. Prince William's first day of secondary school
In 1995, Prince William became the first senior royal student to enroll at Berkshire, England's Eton College. In 1995, Princess Diana arrived at the famous Eton near Windsor in Berkshire with Prince William for his first day of secondary school, and she couldn't contain her excitement. Harry, who would later enroll as a student in 1998, per Woman and Home magazine, was with them.
2. Prince Harry's first day of primary school
Princess Diana appeared to be brimming with pride on Prince Harry's first day of primary school in 1989—a sentiment that any parent can relate to. Diana's younger son gazed lovingly up at his elder brother, who was already a student, as they posed for pictures on the steps of London's Wetherby School. Their matching uniforms only served to highlight how adorable they were.
3. Prince William and Prince Harry's earliest photocalls
Philanthropist Diana always found time for her kids, whether it was teaching them how to play the piano at Kensington Palace or dressing them in matching red school uniforms for their first day of kindergarten. In 1985, Prince William and Prince Harry held one of their first joint photocalls at Kensington Palace. Princess Diana, their mother, taught the younger brothers how to play the piano while having the appearance of a devoted parent.
4. Princess Diana all smiles at theme park with Harry and William
Princess Diana made every effort to keep young William and Harry out of the spotlight and to maintain as much normalcy as possible in their upbringing, even if it meant completing the school run or taking them to a theme park for a treat. In 1993, Princess Diana didn't appear to mind getting drenched when riding a water attraction at Thorpe Park with her sons. The royal mother-of-two—who had split from Prince Charles the previous year—went out with William and Harry and it looked like they had a great time.
5. Prince Harry's mischief while attending Trooping the Color
As is customary for royal children, Prince Harry was seen playfully poking his tongue out while on the Buckingham Palace balcony as an alarmed Princess Diana looked on. The two were participating in Trooping the Color in 1988, standing next to Prince William, Lady Gabriella Windsor, and Lady Rose Windsor.
6. Vacationing in sunny Spain
In Palma de Mallorca, Spain, in 1987, Princess Diana was seen cuddling up with her infant sons while wearing a stylish yellow jumpsuit. The future King Charles and the three of them were vacationing at the invitation of the Spanish royal family, with Harry seeming to be adjusting to the warmer weather slightly better than William.
7. Princess Diana with her sons at official VJ Day
Princess Diana and her sons attended the official VJ Day 50th anniversary celebrations in London in 1995—one year prior to her divorce from Charles. William and Harry accompanied their mother, who looked stunning in a white striped skirt suit paired with pearls and a hat. It was one of Princess Diana's most memorable looks.
8. Twinning in matching outfits
Princess Diana was widely renowned for her sense of style, but her influence on Prince William and Prince Harry's childhood wardrobes is possibly less famous. Diana had a charming habit of dressing her young sons in matching outfits whenever feasible. In 1989, the two looked lovely on Aberdeen Airport's windswept runway wearing matching red jumpers and striped shorts.
9. Accompanying Prince William and Prince Harry in carriage
Although Prince William and Prince Harry might not be as accustomed to riding in a carriage as others were, they appeared particularly happy to be utilizing it when on vacation in Lech, Austria in 1993. Princess Diana loved to ski in Lech, Austria, although the town might not have had an official royal family vacation house. The three of them could be seen smiling, curled up in their furs.
10. Princess Diana guiding her sons on royal trips
During some of her sons' first royal trips as young adults, Princess Diana was frequently spotted putting her young boys at ease. When Prince Harry visited Niagara Falls in 1991—his first official overseas engagement—she was seen putting a squeeze on his shoulders. Prince William, meantime, seemed to be receiving encouraging words.
