Prince William took special care of his brother Prince Harry during their mother’s death.
The Prince of Wales became protective of his younger brother as they both watched Princess Diana walk away. Diana died in a car accident in 1997.
Royal biographer Russell Myers writes about how William’s heart softened for Harry in the new book William and Catherine: The Monarchy’s New Era: The Inside Story.
Myers reported, “Diana filled the boys with affection, equipping them with her sense of humor, her appetite for fun, and her appreciation for the privilege she had – qualities for which she became famous around the world.”
“Diana believed that this sense of normality, no matter how small the gestures, would prepare these boys for a future when they would become central figures within the institution.”
Myers wrote, “The brothers already shared a deep bond, with William developing protective instincts that he would display for decades.”
“As he came to terms with the slow death of his parents’ relationship, William made sure he was always accessible to Harry.”
Myers shared, “William would summon that same maturity to protect his younger brother from the realization that, after years of speculation, their parents’ marriage was almost over.”
