The ongoing feud between Prince Harry and his brother Prince William has been a topic of interest since Harry and his wife Meghan Markle decided to step back from royal duties in 2020. The tension between the two brothers stems from their differing approaches to royal life, with the public fallout from their explosive Oprah interview in 2021 exacerbating the rift.
James Hewitt, a former cavalry officer, has long been at the center of rumors claiming he is Harry’s real father. In a recent appearance on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Hewitt suggested that Princess Diana had the power to mend the rift between her sons and bring them back together. He spoke about his five-year romance with Diana from 1986 to 1991, during which she sought his help to overcome her fear of horses.
Diana’s relationship with Hewitt was no secret, as she openly admitted to their affair during her 1995 BBC Panorama interview. She expressed her love for Hewitt and her unhappiness in her marriage to Prince Charles, particularly after his relationship with Camilla Parker-Bowles resumed. Hewitt, in turn, revealed that he felt suicidal when Diana ended their relationship in 1991.
Despite the rumors surrounding Harry’s paternity, Hewitt has vehemently denied being his father. Diana’s former bodyguard, Ken Wharfe, also dismissed the claims, stating that it was impossible for Hewitt to be Harry’s father based on the timeline of events. Hewitt has since faced health challenges, including a life-threatening heart attack in 2017, and has expressed regret over his affair with Diana.
In his biography, Love and War, Hewitt detailed his relationship with Diana, describing her as initially charming and flirtatious but later becoming sad and lonely. The affair ultimately ended after Hewitt cooperated with a book that exposed their relationship, leading to the end of both the affair and his Army career.
Diana tragically lost her life in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997, leaving behind a complicated legacy that continues to captivate the public. Despite the controversies surrounding her personal life, Diana remains a beloved figure in the hearts of many, with her sons Harry and William striving to honor her memory in their own ways.
