Listen up, friends. Earl Charles Spencer, Princess Diana's brother, dropped a bombshell earlier this week. He revealed that intruders have tried to break into Princess Diana's final resting place not once, not twice, but four separate times in the last 20 years. Now, let me tell you, these attempts were no small deal. Earl Spencer said the family managed to thwart every single one of them. The princess lies in a tranquil spot on the Spencer family estate in Althorp, Northampton, England. In a candid interview with BBC Radio 4, the 53-year-old Earl remarked, “We’ve had four attempted break-ins towards her body in the last 20 years, and I’m very glad we’ve seen all of them off. You’ve got to admit, there are some odd people out there. Keeping her right here is the safest place.”
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Now, you might be wondering why anyone would try to break into Princess Diana's grave. Well, according to Ingrid Seward, editor of Majesty Magazine, it’s all about the money. “They would want to take photographs and sell them to European news organizations — the British press wouldn’t run them,” Seward explained. Imagine it: someone trying to sneak into an extravagant mausoleum just to snap a few pictures they can sell for a big payday. It’s unsettling, to say the least.
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Why Diana's Resting Place is on an Island
After her tragic death in a Paris car crash at the age of 36, Princess Diana was laid to rest on an island at the gated estate of her ancestral home, now owned by Earl Spencer. It was a decision made with careful consideration. “Originally we were going to bury Diana in the family tombs nearby but it wasn’t to be,” Earl Spencer explained. “Both because it was impractical and because it would mean the local village being overrun.” So, the family decided to bury her on a secluded island within the estate, ensuring her peace and privacy.
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Never-Before-Seen Footage Set to Air
Hold onto your hats, folks. Just before the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s passing next month, never-before-seen footage of her is set to premiere on British television. This footage, recorded by voice coach Peter Settelen at Kensington Palace in 1992 and 1993, is packed with explosive revelations. Among them? Details about Princess Diana’s intimate relationship with Prince Charles and his ongoing affair with Camilla Parker Bowles. It’s a peek into the private life of a public figure that’s sure to captivate audiences.
Now, here’s the kicker. This footage was unearthed during a police raid at former butler Paul Burrell’s residence back in 2001. It will form the centerpiece of the upcoming Channel 4 documentary, Diana: In Her Own Words. While the tapes were shown once in America in 2004, they were considered too controversial for British audiences at the time. However, with Princes William and Harry opening up about their mother’s passing, the broadcaster has decided the time is right to air these tapes.
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This post was written by Kate Wagner. It originally appeared on our sister site, NowToLove.com.
