Share Tweet Pin Email By Katherine Tinsley 3:36pm PST, Dec 29, 2025 _ Despite their royal status, Princess Diana tried her best to keep Prince William and Prince Harry grounded during the holiday season.
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MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _ "Diana was very careful to ensure that they weren't flooded with gifts - gifts did appear from unknown sources, and they were often returned or given to charity because they didn't need them," Princess Diana's former bodyguard Ken Wharfe told OK! U.K. _ "She was very conscious about what she bought as she knew the hallway at Sandringham would be full of presents," Ken Wharfe continued. _ Princess Diana's humility had a profound influence on Prince William's royal path, which he has honored by continuing her commitment to supporting homeless shelters across the U.K."I've slowly tried to work out: what can I bring to the role and the platform that I have?" the prince said in Prince William: We Can End Homelessness. "I have taken some inspiration and guidance from what my mother did, particularly with homelessness." _ "I don't believe we should be living with homelessness in the 21st century," Prince William continued.
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