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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Prince William's "Protective Instincts" for Prince Harry Kicked in While Witnessing the "Slow Death" of Charles and Diana's Marriage, Per Royal Expert

Prince Harry and Prince William sit together on the steps of Highgrove House wearing army uniforms on July 18, 1986.

Princess Diana and King Charles announced their separation in 1992, before finalizing their divorce in 1996. At the time, their two sons—Prince William and Prince Harry—were still young, and likely experienced a difficult transition when their parents split up. According to a new royal biography, Prince William even developed some "protective instincts" while witnessing his parents ending their marriage.

In the new royal biography, William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story, royal expert Russell Myers revealed that Princess Diana tried her best to prepare Harry and William for their futures.

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