Prince William Feels "Emptiness" Since Diana's Death

Us Magazine - March 13, 2009 1:53 PM PDT
Story photo: Prince William Feels Princess Diana, Princess of Wales with her sons Prince William and Prince Harry attend the Heads of State VE Remembrance Service in Hyde Park on May 7, 1995 in London, England.Us Magazine
On Thursday, Prince William spoke of the "emptiness" he feels on Mother's Day since the death of his mother, princess Diana.

"Losing a close family member is one of the hardest experiences that anyone can endure," he said at an event for the Child Bereavement Charity, which his mother once supported.

"Never being able to say the word 'mummy' again in your life sounds like a small thing," said William, whose mother died in a car crash in Paris almost 12 years ago, when he was 15.

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"However, for many, including me, it's now really just a word -- hollow and evoking memories."

"I can therefore wholeheartedly relate to the Mother's Day campaign as I too have felt -- and still feel -- the emptiness on such a day as Mother's Day."

Mother's Day in Britain is marked on March 22.

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William continued, "This year I hope that, through the Child Bereavement Charity's tireless and dedicated hard work, for some families at least, it will be a little less painful.

"For those who have lost the one they love, rest assured they will be watching over you."

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  • Country
    I was crushed for the Boys whene there Mother passed away.I guess it is a feeling we all remember where we were and what we were doing.
    report abuseposted August 7, 2009 5:07 AM PDT
  • K S
    I was a child when Charles and Diana had their issues, I can vaguely remember it and as a teen thinking how horrible it was of Charles to do that and once I discovered Prince William at the age of 14 (I was 14, he was 15 going on 16), I always thought he was so hot. Funny I didn't begin fantasizing about him until I was 21. My life hasn't been the same since.
    report abuseposted July 9, 2009 5:14 PM PDT
  • Mom2boys
    She was royal--Lady Diana Spencer, her father being an earl. I am old enough to have watched the entire romance unfold, so I know. She did much work for charity and deserves credit. They both strayed from their vows, as well. Two very different personalities and a man who would not give up his lover for the woman of which the Queen approved. Sad story, all the way around.
    report abuseposted March 18, 2009 7:58 PM PDT
  • Lis
    Charles used Di - Di lineage might not be royal blood, but it's still a lineage, everyone has one, royal or not. The proof of her lineage is in her sons - they're quality.
    report abuseposted March 18, 2009 1:21 AM PDT
  • michelle r
    prrt1: sometimes, its easy to say prince charles as the bad guy..he is a prince and sometimes, that title carries w/ it a lot of responsibilities including who u marry. diana was not of royal blood so its not just for lineage he married her.
    report abuseposted March 14, 2009 1:43 AM PDT
  • Dragonflylover79
    Elle, if she was Diana, PRINCESS of WHALES- isn't calling her Princess Diana just a short way of saying the same thing?? Pull the stick out of you Arss!!!! She was still a princess!!!
    report abuseposted March 13, 2009 11:27 PM PDT
  • BLANK
    I remember the night when I was watching the news and saw that Princess Diana had died. I felt very sad, mostly for her two young boys that would miss her so much. I went to my room and cried. I know that Diana would be so proud of her son, William. He seems to have a passionate heart like she did.
    report abuseposted March 13, 2009 6:59 PM PDT
  • MZ
    I loved Diana. Her son William is the spittin image of her. She would be very proud of both of them. Always will be such a loss.
    report abuseposted March 13, 2009 5:54 PM PDT
  • Pam J
    Wow, Suresh. That was really harsh. I think you need to seek counseling. Apparently, you have a bad relationship with your mother; however, most mothers love their child from the first minute they lay their eyes upon them. I would die for my children if need be. I'm so sorry for you.
    report abuseposted March 13, 2009 4:47 PM PDT
  • gmbrx
    I loved Diana, the boys are great, I still detest Charles as a sleaze bag, he married Diana and used her for lineage, he's not a man.
    report abuseposted March 13, 2009 4:20 PM PDT
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