Prince Harry Reflects on Princess Diana as He and Meghan Mark Their Engagement Anniversary
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle marked their engagement anniversary with a sentimental reflection on Princess Diana’s legacy and how she might have viewed the couple’s relationship. In a feature published by InStyle, Harry discussed his belief that his mother would have supported Meghan and embraced the life they built together.
The piece revisits comments Harry has made in interviews over the years, where he has said he feels Diana’s guidance “every day” and believes she would have welcomed Meghan warmly. InStyle frames the anniversary as a moment that highlights the emotional significance of Diana’s memory for the Duke, who frequently connects major life events to her influence.
The anniversary also arrives during a period of intense public scrutiny for the couple, with their projects in California and ongoing royal tensions continuing to generate global media coverage. InStyle notes that Harry’s reflections resonate strongly with audiences who have long followed Diana’s story and the paths taken by her sons.
For UK readers, the renewed focus on Diana underscores how deeply her legacy remains embedded within royal narratives. Harry’s comments reinforce a theme that has shaped much of his public identity: the desire to honour his mother’s values while charting a different path.
Though the anniversary itself was privately observed, the reflections have rekindled conversation about how Diana’s influence continues to shape both Harry’s personal decisions and his public work with Meghan. The moment serves as a reminder of how central she remains to the couple’s story, even after eight years.
