Prince William & Kate Middleton Visit Diana's Grave: Report

Prince William and Kate Middleton reportedly visited Princess Diana's tomb this week, the Daily Mirror writes.

Diana was buried at the Althorp Estate on the tiny Oval Island 14 years ago. The royal couple was seen holding hands on the grounds and leaving flowers.

A source told the Mirror, "It was very important for William to take Kate to visit his mum just before their wedding day....It is tragic that she won't be there to see the wedding, and that she never got to meet his bride. But even though Kate never met Diana she knows what an incredible woman she was and it is very important to her to be able to share and understand William's love and grief for his mum."

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William previously spoke about presenting Kate with the sapphire and diamond ring Prince Charles first gave his mom in 1981. He said, "It's my mother's engagement ring, so I thought it was quite nice because, obviously, she's not going to be around to share any of the fun and excitement of it all. This was my way of keeping her close to it all."

Last month, Prince Harry told "Good Morning America" that he'd be keeping his mom in mind during the nuptials, remarking, "There will be myself, my brother and my father, there will be all sorts of people, the rest of the family that will be, no doubt, thinking about it. Hopefully, you know, she'd be very, very proud that the big day has come. We all thought that it was never going to happen for him."

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[Alena Thomas Johnson]

07:16 PM on 04/29/2011

I would like to know why the Royal Family all didn't think William would see this day. His own wedding day. Why would he not consider a wife, family. Now what about the younger one, Harry. Isn't his turn up now to follow in Big Brother's footsteps. I am happy to see all the love and respect the boys and Catherine have for the late Princess Diana....nice....

[SonyaInTx]

09:05 PM on 04/25/2011

William can do no wrong in my book.....

[melobster78]

01:53 PM on 04/24/2011

F+F Nana4g! I truly hope that William and Kate will be happily married for many many years. I too,think that if Camilla had not been in the picture Dianan and Charles may still be married. On the other hand,unfortunately,that the reason Charles married Diana was she was still young and could bear the future King. It's all about protocal and tradition. Hopefully William and Kate will be strong enough to get through whatever life throws at them and stay together. I give major Kudos to William for bringing Kate to Diana's grave. It show great respect to Diana's memory.

[glossy go]

07:40 PM on 04/22/2011

she;s not supposed to still be buried on that island is she? she is most likely on an island somewhere living privately.

[MTLAUREL]

07:14 PM on 04/22/2011

that's touching:there's so much to be sad about with regards to Diana and her fate. It is quite right that as a couple they acknowledge it: Kate Middleton will be helping him grow by embarking into marriage and carving a different fate. William must feel so full of emotions right now.....

[Itzamirakul]

06:21 PM on 04/22/2011

There has been so much reported about how Camilla "feels" about Kate and the coming nuptials and about Camilla taking Kate out for Lunch and about Camilla suggesting the approriate milliner, Treacy, for Kate and about Camilla's granddaughter being one of the bridesmaids that I I think William is gently reminding Camilla, his father, the public and his wife-to-be that his mother was deeply loved and he would have enjoyed so much her taking part in the wedding festivities which she probably could have been a part of if Camilla had not been the third person in her marriage to Charles. Face it, if Camilla had not been involved, Diana might still be married to Charles (however happily or unhappily) and not have been riding about in Paris where she was killed. Personally, I lay her death at the feet of Camilla and Charles. I applaud William for his subtle gentle reminders of his beloved late mother.

[ummm]

03:50 PM on 04/22/2011

that ring could have been a sad reminder to Diana of broken dreams, it's good it's just a ring and a new dream

[anastasiabeaverhousen]

11:59 AM on 04/22/2011

I think it was a lovely and appropriate gesture (on both their parts). Is it really necessary to nitpick everything they do?

[nuzzybear]

11:57 AM on 04/22/2011

How about not using the stock photo of her wearing a bright red dress when you're illustrating a story about her visiting a grave? I'm pretty sure wore something somber and appropriate - staying away from sequins, pleather and lucite heels, and such. Think, HuffPo!

[nana4g]

09:41 AM on 04/22/2011

There is nothing "weird" about William wanting to take his bride with him to visit his Mother's grave a week before the most important day of his life. When people visit the graves of their loved ones, it is in memory, respect, and to acknowledge the importance of who and what they were in their lives. A visit just before an important milestone in one's life is a way of personal and private "inclusion". His mother, in her loving of him, as only he knows her, taught him how to love and be loved and he knows that she would be so very pleased with his choice of a wife, who is already, his Family. We know Diana as an icon. He knows her as his Mother and Catherine knows her and loves her through William, and, most certainly, is respectful and grateful for the fact that she had enough time and presence with William to teach him how to love, cherish, and respect his potential wife and children, and, probably, he is hell bent on not repeating the same mistakes. Everything that happens in his life, wedding, children, coronation, his Mother will be there for him, and no one can or should think they can take that from him.

[bubbepenny]

09:31 AM on 04/22/2011

they are lovely. i wish them well and a break from the papparazzi

[robert horwitz]

08:46 AM on 04/22/2011

I have nothing against visiting grave sites but I would bet you dollars to stale donuts Kate thought that this was at least a little weird. "Kate" So William what would you like to do today? "William" Oh I thought it would be nice to visit a grave site. "Kate" That sounds like a lot of fun. "Kate Thinking" in a British accent of course. Jeez I hope my marriage to this guy isn't like this all the time.

[bubbepenny]

09:31 AM on 04/22/2011

normal for most people who have lost someone close. normal

[lovethehuff]

09:46 AM on 04/22/2011

having your future husband lose his mother and visiting her grave site to remember her is hardly something that a future wife would look upon as weird.

[Brian Gorrell]

11:29 PM on 04/21/2011

I want to marry Harry.
Or at least have his babies.
Little ginger snaps!

[pipetoe]

11:02 PM on 04/21/2011

I hope to see her (Diana's) fam at the wedding.

[bubbepenny]

09:32 AM on 04/22/2011

you will. its william's family too. right?

[inkhosi]

10:45 PM on 04/21/2011

The royal family is an anachronism.

[Rozanna]

11:35 PM on 04/21/2011

Perhaps offspring of William and Kate will choose a different path in life.

[Galgo]

03:21 AM on 04/22/2011

Some people prefer the word "tradition".

[inkhosi]

02:43 PM on 04/23/2011

Yeah, an very, very, very expensive tradition. Screw the poor, fund "traditions".