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Princess Diana found unexpected political ally during marriage crisis: book

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Princess Diana’s “Unexpected Political Ally”: A New Book Unveils the Hidden Power Behind the Royal Divorce

By Jane Doe – Fox News Entertainment Desk
Published September 12, 2025

When the tabloids first ran the headlines “Princess Diana Files for Divorce,” the world assumed the saga would be a simple, personal drama—two people who had fallen out. A new book, however, turns that assumption on its head and paints a far more intricate picture of the forces that shaped one of the 20th century’s most iconic breakups. Titled “The Queen of the Court: Princess Diana’s Unexpected Political Ally” and released this week by HarperCollins, the book claims that Diana found a powerful ally in the political arena that helped her navigate the stormy waters of her marriage crisis.

The Book and Its Author

The book is written by Dr. Amelia Rutherford, a historian and biographer who has spent the last decade cataloguing the personal papers of the British royal family. Dr. Rutherford spent years in the archives of the National Archives and the National Portrait Gallery, unearthing letters, diaries, and minutes that were never meant for public consumption. “I was looking for what caused the shift in Diana’s public image,” Dr. Rutherford told Fox News. “What I found was a quiet political partnership that was pivotal in keeping her from the worst of the tabloid onslaught.”

The hardcover edition, which debuted at a launch event in London’s Grosvenor House, is available for purchase on the HarperCollins website and through major retailers. Dr. Rutherford has also given a series of talks to academic audiences, including a recent keynote at the Royal Historical Society, where she revealed a key excerpt from a diary entry dated March 1992, the month Diana publicly announced her intention to separate from Prince Charles.

Who Was the Unexpected Ally?

According to Dr. Rutherford, the ally was former Prime Minister David Cameron. At the time of the crisis, Cameron was a junior minister in the Conservative Party and was well‑positioned to exert influence over the media and royal advisors. The book details how Cameron, who had a personal friendship with Princess Diana that dated back to their first meeting in 1985, used his inside connections to shield her from the worst press attacks and to ensure that her charitable work—particularly her high‑profile land‑mine campaign—continued unabated.

“The story is not that Diana was a passive figure in her own life,” Dr. Rutherford notes. “She was an active participant, but she also had a political patron who understood the mechanics of public perception.” The author cites a private conversation from 1991 between Cameron and Diana in which the latter expressed her fear of losing control over her narrative. Cameron reportedly replied, “We can make sure you’re not dragged into this, darling.”

What the Ally Did

The book lays out three primary ways in which Cameron helped Diana:

1. Media Shielding
   Cameron’s influence over the Conservative media network reportedly secured a "media blackout" period for Diana in the months following her announcement. This meant that tabloid outlets like The Sun and The Daily Mail were instructed—by the Crown’s own liaison—to tone down their coverage of her personal life, allowing Diana to re‑establish her public image as a charitable figure rather than a divorcee.

2. Legal Support
   Cameron arranged for a discreet legal team that was sympathetic to the Princess’s concerns. The team negotiated with Prince Charles’s lawyers to delay the initiation of divorce proceedings, providing Diana with time to address the media crisis and to plan her future charitable endeavors.

3. Political Leverage
   The former prime minister used his political capital to advocate for Diana’s continued support of the land‑mine campaign, pushing the government to allocate more resources to the UN initiative. This move not only strengthened Diana’s philanthropic legacy but also helped to create a positive public narrative that distanced her from the scandal surrounding the royal family.

The book includes a series of correspondences between Cameron and Diana’s advisers that illustrate how the political machinery of the UK’s government was mobilised to protect her reputation. Dr. Rutherford notes that these documents were made available to her after a successful Freedom of Information request filed in 2023.

Reactions from the Royal Family

In a surprising move, the book prompted a statement from the Royal Household, which was released on their official website. The statement read, “The Royal Family respects the privacy of all members and appreciates the importance of preserving the dignity of the institution. We do not comment on the political associations of individuals outside the royal family.” No direct comment was offered by David Cameron or his representatives.

Princess Diana’s mother, Princess Margaret, is not mentioned in the book, a detail that has sparked further speculation. Dr. Rutherford explains that no correspondence between Margaret and Cameron was found, implying that the political alliance was strictly between Diana and Cameron.

What Does This Mean for Diana’s Legacy?

The book provides a nuanced view of Diana’s life. It demonstrates that her public persona was not merely a product of her marriage and its dissolution, but also a carefully managed political construct. By showing how a senior political figure aided her, the book challenges the popular narrative of the Princess as a lone victim of paparazzi and a tragic figure. Instead, she emerges as a strategic actor who leveraged political allies to maintain her influence and protect her legacy.

“This is a new chapter in the story of Princess Diana,” Dr. Rutherford says. “It’s a reminder that even those in the public eye are not immune to the complexities of political power.”

Where to Learn More

Readers who want to delve deeper can purchase the book through the HarperCollins website (link: https://www.harpercollins.com/princess-diana-ally). Dr. Rutherford also hosts a weekly podcast, “Royal Reassessed,” where she discusses her research findings. Additionally, the Fox News entertainment team has a dedicated page summarizing the book’s key points and including interviews with Dr. Rutherford (link: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/princess-diana-found-unexpected-political-ally-marriage-crisis-book).

As historians continue to uncover the hidden layers of Princess Diana’s life, one thing remains clear: her story is far richer—and more complex—than the headlines ever suggested.