The highly publicized separation of Princess Diana from Prince Charles in 1992 left her feeling isolated from much of the royal family. However, new accounts have emerged revealing a surprising bond between Diana and Prince Philip, who offered her guidance through a series of candid, handwritten letters.

According to insiders, Diana had a level of trust in Philip that she rarely showed to others. She viewed him as a fatherly figure – honest, straightforward, and genuinely concerned about her well-being within the royal family. His letters provided her with comfort during her loneliest moments.

It is claimed that Diana’s love for Philip surpassed any feelings she had for Charles. Royal biographer Gyles Brandreth, in his 2021 book “Philip: The Final Portrait,” described the correspondence as both sympathetic and unsentimental.

Brandreth detailed how Philip’s letters combined affection with frank advice, often urging Diana to carefully consider her marriage. When Diana received these letters, she was at her most vulnerable and volatile. Each time a letter arrived, she would open it, read it, and often burst into tears before sharing its contents with her closest friends.