Princess Diana's intimate correspondence with former British Army officer James Hewitt is set to be auctioned by a US auctioneer, sparking fresh concerns for the royal family's privacy.
Reportedly dating between 1989 and 1991, the love letters exchanged between Princess Diana and Hewitt are poised to fetch a substantial sum of up to $1 million, raising fears of potential public exposure.
Suspected to contain deeply personal and intimate content, these letters have stirred apprehensions about the potential embarrassment they could cause the royal family if made public.
Diana's admission of her affair with Hewitt during her famous 1995 interview already tarnished her reputation, but royal expert Ingrid Seward suggests that Hewitt's decision to sell these letters represents the culmination of a series of betrayals against the late Princess. Hewitt had previously profited from his relationship with Diana by publishing a tell-all book titled "Princess in Love."
"James Hewitt has betrayed Diana in numerous ways, and this is just the final insult," remarked Seward to The Sun. "It appears that Hewitt's financial needs have outweighed any respect for Diana's privacy and dignity."
Hewitt's past attempts to sell the letters as collateral for a £500,000 loan highlight his financial struggles and underscore his willingness to exploit his connection to Diana for monetary gain.
Recent revelations of discussions regarding the full insurance of the letters for $1 million in late January have heightened concerns about the potential dissemination of such sensitive material.
"Diana was known for her prolific letter-writing, but none were of this intimate nature. The thought of these personal notes from such a vulnerable period in her life becoming public is truly distressing," added Seward, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
