Princess Diana was often misunderstood by those around her, according to her former butler, Paul Burrell, who says the late Princess of Wales was driven by a genuine desire to help others.
Speaking to the Motivational Speakers Agency, Burrell said Diana's legacy has been "misrepresented, misinterpreted and misunderstood," insisting that her humanitarian work was always her top priority.
"All she wanted to be was a humanitarian," Burrell said. "She wanted to travel the world and shine her light on people who had been forgotten. That's all she wanted to do."
He added that Diana could have chosen a far easier life within the royal family but instead used her public profile to support charitable causes.
"She could have sat back inside a palace, worn fabulous clothes and jewels and done nothing," Burrell said. "But she didn't. She used her profile to help other people."
Burrell also reflected on Diana's personal life, describing heart surgeon Dr. Hasnat Khan as the great love of her life.
"Hasnat Khan was the love of her life," he said. "Dodi was a distraction. She met Dodi, and that path led to disaster."
Princess Diana died in a car crash in Paris in August 1997 alongside Dodi Fayed. Burrell's remarks reflect his personal views on her life and relationships.
