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Diana's handbag: Prince William's adorable childhood moment
25 May
Summary
- William played with his mother's iconic handbag as a child.
- Prince William openly shared his enduring grief from his mother's death.
- Prince Harry revealed nearly two decades of unprocessed grief.

An unearthed photograph shows a young Prince William, aged seven in 1989, at the Cartier International Polo Day. The image captures a tender moment where William is seen playfully interacting with his mother Princess Diana's distinctive white handbag. Diana, dressed elegantly in a pastel blue dress, watched proudly as her son enjoyed the day.
Prince William has spoken candidly about the enduring impact of his mother's death when he was 15. In a 2017 documentary, he described his grief as a persistent shock, stating that such a significant life event never truly leaves one. His brother, Prince Harry, also revealed his own struggles, confessing to nearly 20 years of not processing their mother's death, which he described as a period of 'total chaos'.