For decades, rumors and speculation have swirled around Princess Diana, but the truth behind many aspects of her life remains elusive.

Now, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Diana’s older sister, has decided to speak out to clarify misunderstandings and offer a personal perspective on the life and legacy of the “People’s Princess.”

In a candid interview, Sarah reflects on her unique position within the royal family and shares surprising details about her connection to Prince Charles, as well as the profound bond she shared with her late sister.

Charles’s relationship with Diana blossomed quickly.

In 1981, after a brief courtship, Charles proposed to Diana just before her trip to Australia. Diana, in her youthful excitement, immediately accepted. During their engagement interview, Diana declared confidently that they were in love, while Charles’s more ambiguous response—”whatever in love means”—sounded a note of caution that foreshadowed the difficulties that would come.

After Diana’s death in a tragic car accident in Paris in August 1997, Sarah, along with her other sister Jane and Prince Charles, traveled to Paris to bring Diana’s body back to England. The family’s grief was profound, and Sarah took on the responsibility of ensuring that Diana’s memory was preserved, a duty that included organizing her funeral and participating in the poignant memorials that followed.

The Spencer family has continued to honor Diana’s memory, ensuring that her legacy endures. In 2017, on the 20th anniversary of her death, a significant restoration of Althorp’s grounds was completed, including the replanting of Diana’s favorite flowers—forget-me-nots and rhododendrons—around her grave. These living tributes reflect Diana’s love for nature and her enduring spirit.