Evelyn Dagley was Diana’s personal dresser, so it’s likely that Diana was referring to her in this letter.

Diana’s vibrant personality shines through her writing, especially in a note where she joked with a footman: “The bad news is that I haven’t eaten any cereal — sob. How am I going to cope without my bowls of cereal … [smiley face]. A large thank you for being you — Much love, Diana.”

This letter is part of Princess Diana’s Style & A Royal Collection auction at Julien’s Auctions, alongside many other handwritten messages she sent to friends and loved ones.

Although some of her letters touch on discomfort, Diana spoke more openly about how royal life affected her following her separation from Prince Charles in 1992 and their divorce in 1996.

Their split came after Charles publicly admitted to having an affair with Camilla (now Queen Camilla), a relationship that began in 1986.

In her 1995 interview with the BBC, Princess Diana openly addressed the struggles in her marriage, famously saying: “There were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.”

She also reflected on her decision to separate from Prince Charles, explaining: “I think everybody was very anxious because they could see there were complications but didn’t want to interfere but were there [and] made it known that they were there if required.”

Speaking about their strained relationship, she added that while traveling abroad, “we had separate apartments, albeit we were on the same floor, so of course that was leaked [by the press] and that caused complications, but Charles and I had our duty to perform and that was paramount.”

Tragically, Diana died in a car crash in Paris in 1997 at the age of just 36, leaving behind her two sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.