Royal Betrayal: James Hewitt’s $1 million sale of Princess Diana’s love letters exposed

A spokesman for Hewitt denied that the letters are for sale.

Former Army officer James Hewitt has sparked outrage and accusations of betrayal by putting up for sale 64 intimate love letters written to him by Princess Diana. The letters, which were penned between 1989 and 1991, during Hewitt’s deployment in the Gulf War, are said to contain highly personal and intimate details, raising fears among royal insiders that they could be made public.

Hewitt, who had a secret five-year affair with Princess Diana until 1992, is reportedly seeking up to $1 million for the letters, which were offered to a wealthy collector in the US. This move has been condemned as a final insult to Princess Diana’s memory, with royal commentators and insiders expressing shock and dismay at Hewitt’s actions.

Ingrid Seward, author of the royal book “My Mother and I,” described Hewitt’s decision to sell the letters as a betrayal of Diana, stating, “James Hewitt has betrayed Diana in so many ways so this is just the final insult.” She went on to say that the letters, if made public, could cause embarrassment to the royal family.

The letters, which are written in Diana’s distinctive script, are said to be highly intimate and personal, shedding light on a sensitive period in her life. Despite assurances from Hewitt’s spokesperson that he has no intention to sell and is not soliciting offers to buy, the letters are reportedly being offered for sale through a US auction house.

This latest development comes after years of controversy surrounding Hewitt’s handling of the letters. Diana, who confirmed the relationship in a 1995 BBC interview, later spoke of her “utter betrayal” by Hewitt, whom she believed had burned the letters. In 2000, Hewitt was involved in a newspaper sting where it was revealed he had suggested selling the letters for £10 million.

The existence of the letters became public knowledge in 1994 when author Anna Pasternak revealed their contents while researching her book “Princess In Love.” Despite legal experts stating that displaying the letters in a museum or exhibition would not breach copyright, concerns remain about the potential impact of their sale on Princess Diana’s legacy.

Hewitt, who now lives with his widowed mother in a two-bedroom flat in Devon, has faced criticism for his handling of the letters and his attempts to profit from his relationship with Princess Diana. The sale of the letters has reignited debate about privacy, copyright, and the legacy of Princess Diana, with many questioning the ethics of selling such personal and private correspondence.