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20 Photos Of Princess Diana Living Her Best Life As A Boy Mom
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Being a boy mom can be a whole lot of fun if you just sort of let go and embrace the chaos. I might not have personally gotten this advice from her, but these photos of Princess Diana living her best life as a boy mom are all the evidence you need that she was all about hanging with her kids.
And I'm not talking the dressy kind of hanging out one might expect from royalty like Prince Harry and Prince William, although their mom Princess Diana undoubtedly knew how to rock a palace appearance with her sons as well. I'm talking about the family when they were caught simply enjoying each other's company. Maybe at a theme park or on the beach. Or simply on their way home from the school pick-up, talking to each other like no one else in the world existed.
When Princess Diana died in a car crash in Paris in 1997, she left behind her 15-year-old son Prince William and 12-year-old son Prince Harry. Both men have since become fathers themselves, and Prince William opened up in a recent interview with the BBC about how his mother's parenting has affected him as a dad.
After looking through these photos of their mom just loving the heck out of them, you'll see how her love of being their boy mom imprinted on them.
The Cool Mom To Their Friends
In 1991, Princess Diana was obviously the cool, laidback mom when she picked Prince William and a friend up from Wetherby School in London. I mean, she's fully wearing a Philadelphia Eagles bomber jacket and chatting with the kids. Who is cooler than that?
Not Afraid To Get Wet
Who is having more fun on this water ride called the Depth Charge at Thorpe Park in the United Kingdom in 1992, Princess Diana or Prince Harry? It's a toss up.
Those Outfits Though
Princess Diana led Prince William around Highgrove Estate on his little pony and please take note of their outfits. She's in floral jeans, he's wearing a Mickey Mouse sweatshirt. Even the pony looks pleased to be hanging out with them.
Highgrove Haven
Prince Charles and Princess Diana's country estate of Highgrove looks as though it provided loads of fun for the family in this photo from 1986, especially since it had a sweet slide in the garden.
Jet Ski Pick-Up
In 1997, Prince Harry joined his older brother and mom for a holiday in St. Tropez in France and she let him ride around on a jet ski. Because she was chill like that.
Hitting The Slopes
This family isn't just having fun on the water, they love the snow too. Or at least, they all looked like they loved hitting the slopes in Lech, Austria in 1994. Please note the way Princess Diana is holding onto Prince Harry, just in case.
Casual Lunch In The Sun With Her Sons
It's important to embrace the way kids want to eat sometimes, and it looks like Princess Diana is doing just that on the family ski trip in 1994. Considering royal chef Darren McGrady once told The Mirror that Princess Diana was a fan of sneaking her boys off to McDonald's, she clearly gets it.
Running For Her Boys
Princess Diana joined the Mother's Race at Wetherby School, her sons' school, for several years and gave it her all every time. Look at the commitment she shows in this race from 1991.
In Overalls No Less
That's right, Princess Diana wore overalls to go watch Prince Charles play polo at Smiths Lawn in Windsor with Prince William. And she looked like she was having the time of her life.
Prince Harry Sticking His Tongue Out
It's not always easy being a boy mom, especially when you get your kids all dressed up to stand on the balcony at Buckingham to watch the Trooping The Colours and your youngest son Prince Harry sticks his tongue out at everyone in 1988.
Sharing A Laugh
I'm not sure what Prince Harry was saying to Prince William during a VJ Day parade, but Princess Diana looked like she thought it was pretty funny.
No Better Love
Look at the way Princess Diana greets her sons on the deck of the Brittanica in 1991. What better love is there?
Prince William Can't Resist His Mom
Prince William looks like he's trying to be cool during the family sleigh ride in Lech, Austria in 1993, but his mom looks so happy you can tell he's warming to it.
Two Can Ride A Jet Ski
In a brave move of trust, Princess Diana got on a jet ski with her son Prince Harry and let him drive her around in 1996. That's next-level boy mom.
Not Afraid To Get Wet
Princess Diana took her sons to Niagara Falls, Ontario in 1991 for a ride on the Maid Of The Mist, and she didn't let a little thing like getting wet stop her from having fun.
Sand Castles With The Family
Making sand castles on the island of Necker in the British Virgin Islands? Princess Diana had a great time with her kids in 1990.
Run Away With The Circus
Visiting the Cirque de Soleil is always a good idea, especially when you have kids to entertain like Princess Diana in 1990.
Princess Diana Loved A Log Ride
Two things about Princess Diana: she wasn't afraid of getting wet on a ride at Thorpe Park and she had a great smile.
Keeping Them Close
This proud mom of two boys loved to keep them close to her, always showing them affection as she did here on holiday in Spain in 1987.
The Only 3 People In The World
It's all about body language. Sure, Princess Diana and her sons were dressed up for a Remembrance Day event in 1995. But the three of them are so invested in each other as they chat they might as well be alone.
