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Richard Kay Says Diana Once Saw 'Good King Harry' as Possible Successor

The account signals Diana’s private doubts about William’s early appetite for the crown, not any change to the line of succession.

Overview

  • Former Daily Mail royal reporter Richard Kay said on the Palace Confidential podcast that Diana questioned whether a young William wanted the “top job.”
  • He recounted that Diana contemplated Harry as a potential successor to King Charles and affectionately called him “Good King Harry.”
  • William is now widely portrayed as a dutiful heir preparing for kingship under established succession rules.
  • Harry stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and resides in the United States with Meghan and their children, Archie and Lilibet.
  • Reports describe a continuing rift between the brothers following Harry and Meghan’s departure and subsequent public allegations against the royal family, including racism.