Princess Diana's Motivations for Bashir Interview Revealed in Auctioned Letter
Princess Diana agreed to do her explosive TV interview with Martin Bashir 'for William and Harry'

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A newly surfaced letter reveals that Princess Diana agreed to her 1995 interview with Martin Bashir to teach her sons, Princes William and Harry, about the importance of deep communication. The letter, written in response to a viewer's sympathy, is set to be auctioned for £3,000 to £4,000.
- 01Diana's letter, dated November 27, 1995, expresses her hope that the BBC Panorama interview would help others in difficult situations.
- 02The interview, watched by 23 million viewers, was controversial due to Martin Bashir's deceptive tactics to secure it.
- 03Diana's relationship with Prince William reportedly suffered after he viewed the interview at age 13.
- 04The auction includes a Madame Tussauds sittings sheet for Diana, estimated to sell for £500 to £1,000.
- 05The letter has been in the possession of Michael Barratt, who received it after writing to Diana in support.
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A letter written by Princess Diana has surfaced, revealing her motivations for participating in the explosive 1995 interview with journalist Martin Bashir. In the two-page letter, dated November 27, 1995, Diana expressed her desire for her sons, Princes William and Harry, to understand the importance of deep communication. The letter was a response to a viewer, Michael Barratt, who had sent her a supportive message after the interview, which attracted 23 million viewers. Diana hoped the BBC Panorama program would resonate with women facing similar struggles. The letter, currently held by Barratt, is expected to fetch between £3,000 and £4,000 at auction. Additionally, the auction features a Madame Tussauds sittings sheet for Diana, which provides insights into her styling and is estimated to sell for £500 to £1,000. The interview itself has been scrutinized due to revelations of deception by Bashir, which ultimately impacted Diana's relationship with William, who was deeply affected after watching it.
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