Princess Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, has recently claimed that Prince Harry would not have married Meghan Markle if his mother were still alive. Burrell, who worked for Diana for more than a decade and became one of her most trusted friends, told a news outlet that the late princess’ guidance would have changed the trajectory of her younger son’s life.
Butler says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wouldn’t have married if Princess Diana were still alive
Paul Burrell, Princess Diana’s former butler, recently told RadarOnline that if she were alive, he doubted if Prince Harry would have married Meghan Markle. He further opined, “For the next years, going through his life, he was lost, he didn’t know where love was.” However, when Markle allegedly told him that they “could be a great team” or “change the world,” the prince didn’t just hear Markle’s voice; “he heard his mother’s voice.”
The former royal aide suggested that Diana’s emotional absence left Harry vulnerable and yearning for the same love he once received from her. “Harry was always searching for love and he found it with Meghan,” he added.
Burrell, who served Queen Elizabeth II and Diana before leaving royal service in the late 90s, said he was certain the late princess would have guided Harry through his relationships. “Diana would have given him the kind of grounding that only a mother can,” he explained.
He told the outlet, “She adored both her boys, but she also had a sense of perspective. She would have seen the red flags early on – not necessarily with Meghan herself, but with the media storm and isolation that came with her.” Burrell suggested that Diana’s wisdom and experience in handling fame would have prepared Harry to navigate the challenges of royal life and love more thoughtfully.
Another insider alleged that Diana’s steadying influence could have altered the course of those decisions. They said, “Diana would have been the bridge between Harry and the rest of the family. She would never have let this rift get to its current point.”
