The new royal biography by Robert Jobson unveils Prince William's emotional struggles amid the turbulent divorce of his parents, King Charles and Princess Diana. The book sheds light on the 'complex' relationship between William and his late mother, revealing a poignant plea he made regarding his father.
The marriage of Charles and Diana, which began with a fairytale wedding at St Paul's Cathedral in 1981, ended amidst reports of infidelity and mutual unhappiness. They separated in 1992 and finalized their divorce in 1996, a year before Diana's tragic death in Paris.
Jobson's book, as excerpted by Mail Online, explores the lesser-known facets of William's bond with Diana. According to Jobson, Diana relied heavily on William for emotional support, a burden that weighed heavily on the young prince.
The biography recounts a particularly heart-wrenching moment when William implored his mother to refrain from speaking negatively about his father. Jobson writes, "He asked Diana to stop saying negative things about his father to him, because he didn't want to take sides. And he has admitted that, on occasion, he felt embarrassed by his mother's behavior."
