The visit took place on the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana's tragic death, in August 2022. Prince Harry described the emotional experience of bringing Meghan to his mother's gravesite, a place not easily accessible to the public.
Together, they made the journey to the island at the center of an ornamental lake known as the Round Oval, where Princess Diana is buried. The visit was not without its challenges, as they had to traverse muddy terrain to reach the island. Upon arriving, they both took a moment to reflect and pay their respects.
Prince Harry shared his feelings during this visit, explaining how he placed flowers on his mother's grave and spoke to her in his thoughts. He described the significance of introducing Meghan to his late mother, calling her "the girl of my dreams." Afterward, Meghan also had a private moment at the gravesite, kneeling and placing her palms against the stone.
As they walked back to the boat, Prince Harry asked Meghan what she had prayed for, to which she replied, "Clarity and guidance." The visit was a deeply emotional and personal moment for the couple, allowing them to connect with Princess Diana's memory.
However, there was an unusual incident noted later in the afternoon of the same day. The staff responsible for maintaining the island and gravesite noticed that some stones, which had been placed as decorations around the tombstones for decades, had gone missing. The ground appeared to have been slightly dug up.
This led to speculation about whether Meghan secretly collected these stones as mementos of their visit. Prince Harry has also mentioned his own habit of keeping memorabilia, including a box of his late mother's hair that he placed on their bed.
Royal biographer Tom Bower further fueled speculation during an appearance on GB News, where he claimed that Prince Harry believes Princess Diana is communicating with Meghan from beyond the grave. Bower mentioned that Harry had confided in a friend about Meghan's alleged connection with Diana and how she assured him that his mother supported their choices.
Despite these personal moments and connections, there has been ongoing speculation about the rift between Prince Harry and his older brother, Prince William, which Princess Diana would likely view with concern.
