Princess Diana's final Christmas was reportedly a solitary affair, as she spent it away from both her sons.By the festive season of 1996, Diana had been divorced from the now King Charles III for a few months after their official split in 1992.
While William and Harry joined the Royal Family at Sandringham to honour the royal holiday customs, Diana is said to have spent both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day alone.In a gesture of kindness, she allegedly gave her staff the day off to be with their families.
In a conversation with French publication Gala, former royal chef Darren McGrady shed light on Princess Diana's lonely Christmases, calling them 'pretty sad'.
He shared as detailed in the Mirror: "It was always pretty sad when you worked with the Princess on Christmas Eve. William and Harry were going to Sandringham and Princess Diana was there, alone.
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