Was Princess Diana Closer to Prince Harry or Prince Charles?

Now that’s a tricky one; would a mother be closer to her young son or her husband who didn’t love her and was cheating on her? I’ll need to think about that.

Location and Time

William is much closer to her grave, which is located in England, while Harry is way the fuck in California. William was his mother's shoulder to cry on, and she used to voice all her troubles and woes to him. At that stage, Harry was too young, and even Diana acknowledged that Charles and Harry were closer to her than she was.

Harry's Experience of Loss

Harry lost his mother at age 12. His relationship with his mother ended there, and his memories of her ended there. Those memories are all he has, and they are to be cherished. How can that compare with the relationship he now has with his father? Memories of his beautiful young mother are now hallowed ground. He will remember them as a time of enchantment, preteen years with no significant conflicts, vacations in exotic places, and holidays filled with fun. Diana herself said Prince Charles was very close to Harry, closer in fact than William.

Present vs. Memories

No, I don’t think Harry was closer to Diana than Charles. It’s just the poignant memories of days gone by with a much-loved person never to be seen again. Nothing in the present could match that. But Harry has had more days and months and years with Charles. He has experienced more ups and downs, more conflicts and resolutions. He has probably caused Charles more pain, but his life has been with Charles. He knows Charles better than Diana. Harry will never know Diana as a 50, 60, or 70-year-old. He will never see her grow and evolve. He will only remember her as a young fun mother, not as his wife's mother-in-law or the grandmother of his children, or the mother of his adult self. There are so many blanks he cannot fill. There is no comparison.

Memories and Realities

William's relationship with his mother was more frequent and extensive, whereas Harry's relationship with Diana was limited to his childhood. While Diana's memories are precious, they are static and unchanging. Harry has the opportunity to understand and relate to Charles in a way that he cannot with Diana. Charles, as Harry's father, has remained a constant presence in his life, supporting him through all stages of his development and beyond. The depth and complexity of their relationships are multidimensional, with Harry experiencing multiple phases of his parent's love and commitment.

Conclusion

When comparing relationships, it is important to consider the nature and duration of the interactions. Diana's relationship with both sons left significant memories for Harry, but the present-day relationship with Charles allows Harry to fully experience the complexities of a long-term, lifelong bond.