The latePrincess Diana was criticized for a lot even for wearing black,which is seemingly innocuous.

Her eldest son is also facing scrutiny and being compared to her negatively.

“This is where you very much see that William is Diana’s son,” Russell said.

Kate Middleton and Prince William holding hands

Russell does not think people’s opinions on William and Kate will bother them too much.

The royal expert added how such negative press may stick.

Comparatively, the Telegraph reported that King Charles III was at 425 events in 2023.

Prince and Princess of Wales waving with kids

His sister, Princess Anne, lapped everyone with 457 (viaNew York Post).

Royal expert Richard Palmer discussed that choice withOK!

“Who knows whether an event like that could have happened without someone like Diana coming in?”

Princess Diana smiling

Ed Perkins said, who directed “The Princess” documentary for HBO about Diana’s life.

Another anniversary article inAP Newstalked more about Diana’s effect on the royals.

Because of that, Diana’s death hit a lot of people hard.