William Will Have to Talk to Charles III After the Worst Fears are Confirmed

Sometimes, memories become much more than nostalgia. The most difficult moments connect us very deeply to moments that mark our lives. When key people are lost, the pain seems to rekindle everything we thought we had overcome.

In the context of the British royal family, there are figures who have been present in the shadows of the most significant moments. They were not always visible, but always necessary, accompanying and protecting in silence. Today, one of those figures has left, leaving an indelible mark.

A Protector Who Left His Mark on William and Harry

The news of the passing of Graham Craker, affectionately known as "Crackers," has left a void in the lives of Princes William and Harry. Craker, who was the brothers' personal bodyguard for 15 years, was with them during one of the most tragic moments they experienced.

The day they learned of Diana's death, Craker was present at Balmoral, with them, their father, and their grandparents. In an interview with the New York Post in 2017, he recalled how, the next day, he saw William walking with his dog. He approached and expressed his condolences, saying, "I'm very sorry to hear your bad news." William, with sadness reflected on his face, replied with a simple and sincere "Thank you."

A Bond Beyond Protection

The relationship between Craker and the princes went far beyond his role as a bodyguard. On the day of Diana's funeral, Craker accompanied the brothers as they walked behind the funeral car. It was at that moment that William looked up and greeted his protector, a gesture that evidenced the closeness they shared.

Harry also remembered Craker in his memoir Spare, where he wrote that the car driver had to constantly stop so that their bodyguard could clear the flowers from the windshield. "We always called him Crackers. We liked him a lot. We found him hilarious," he confessed, showing the affection and fondness with which they treated him.

Besides his service as a bodyguard, Craker was recognized for his dedication and commitment. He received the Royal Victorian Order from Queen Elizabeth II for his years of service to the royal family. Despite having retired, he was invited to William and Kate Middleton's wedding, 10 years after leaving his position.

The Loss That Affects the Royal Family

Craker dedicated his life to charitable causes, working with organizations that supported people with learning disabilities and mental health issues. In Southern Maltings, he was loved and remembered as "our own James Bond," a reference to his discretion, efficiency, and warmth.

The death of Graham Craker marks a new emotional loss for William and Harry. They have not only lost someone who was by their side in the darkest moments of their lives. They also face a situation that will force them to reunite with their father, King Charles III.

Craker's departure is a hard blow that makes them relive the traces of the past. A man who was by their side in both the most tragic and the happiest moments has left. This moment makes them relive the traces of a past full of shared pain and love.