LONDON: Britain’s Prince William said his wedding day last year was the one moment above all that he wished his mother Diana could have witnessed.
In an interview with US broadcaster ABC News, William said it was “very sad” that Diana, princess of Wales who died in a car crash in Paris in 1997, could not be there to see him tie the knot with his university sweetheart Kate Middleton.
His brother Prince Harry, who was William’s best man for the ceremony at London’s Westminster Abbey, said their mother probably had the “best seat in the house” at the service.
Asked if he missed his mother on his wedding day last April, William, 29, replied: “It was very difficult.
“I was sort of mentally prepared so I didn’t want any wobbly lips or anything going on.
“It’s the one time since she’s died, where I’ve thought to myself it would be fantastic if she was here.
“And just how sad really for her, more than anything, not being able to see it. Because I think she would have loved the day and I think, hopefully, she’d be very proud of us both for the day.
“I’m just very sad that she’s never going to get a chance to meet Kate.”
William gave his bride-to-be the same sapphire and diamond engagement ring that his mother had.
FROM: AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
William missed Diana the most at his wedding
