Official: they reveal the secret of Lady Di's mother, grandmother of William and Harry

Lady Di's mother, Frances Shand Kydd, lived a life marked by ups and downs in her relationship with her daughter and by personal tragedies that influenced her story. Although Frances was, in many ways, a rather reserved figure, the details of her life and her relationship with Diana never went unnoticed.

The bond between the two was full of disagreements and distance and remains a sensitive topic, especially now that her personal life is being revealed. Lady Di's mother, with her own family and personal life, also left her mark on royal history. Especially as the mother of one of the most beloved and tragic figures of royalty.

Lady Di's wedding: a mother's disappointment

The day of Diana's wedding to Prince Charles was a moment full of expectations, but also of family tensions. According to Andrew Morton's revelations in his biography, Diana: Her True Story, Lady Di felt "terribly disappointed" by her mother. At a time that should have been one of the happiest of her life.

Diana recounted how her mother seemed more concerned about the pressure of the moment than about her daughter's well-being. Frances, who had been dealing with her own personal problems, wasn't the support Diana desired on such an important day. "She kept crying and being so brave, but I felt the pressure was on me," Diana said, who, despite the situation, tried to keep her composure.

The difficult marriage and the effects on Diana

Frances's relationship with her first husband, John Spencer, had a deep impact on the future princess. The marriage was marked by violence and abuse, which left scars on the family. Despite efforts to keep up an appearance of normalcy, the tension built up over the years.

The lack of a desired "male heir," along with the death of her first son, contributed to Frances facing personal challenges that were hard to overcome. After separating from John Spencer in 1969, Frances went on to live a second marriage with wallpaper magnate Peter Shand Kydd. However, this also ended in failure, partly due to the difficulties Frances had in handling her fame and the media attention brought by her daughter Diana.

A legacy of conflicts and reconciliations

Despite the problems with Lady Di, Frances had a good relationship with her grandchildren, William and Harry, with whom she shared some happy moments. However, the shadow of her past conflicts was always present. The princes' grandmother, despite the difficult times, also lived a life marked by faith and religion, after converting to Catholicism in her later years.

The relationship between Frances and Diana left a deep mark on the royal family. The revelations about her personal life remain a reminder of the complex family ties within royalty.