Carolyn Bessette urged JFK Jr. to call William and Harry after Diana’s death

Carolyn Bessette urged JFK Jr. to call William and Harry after Diana’s death

Author: Caloroga Shark Media / The Daily Royal Family Podcast March 14, 2026 Duration: 11:01
A new biography reveals that Carolyn Bessette once encouraged John F. Kennedy Junior to reach out to Prince William and Prince Harry after the death of their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997.
According to the book Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy by Elizabeth Beller, Bessette believed Kennedy might offer support to the young princes as they faced overwhelming media attention and public grief.

The author writes that Diana had reportedly admired Kennedy’s ability to handle intense press scrutiny with dignity, which prompted Bessette to suggest he offer condolences. Kennedy, however, reportedly hesitated because he did not personally know the princes and felt unsure how to approach such a deeply personal tragedy.

The story highlights an unusual moment of connection between two of the most famous families of the late 1990s, both dealing with relentless media attention at the time.

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