The First Royal Baby Arrived and so Did the Depression
Diana managed to carry her pregnancy to term successfully, despite her distressing fall down the stairs while expecting. She subsequently gave birth to William, but she was deeply tormented by the disinterest of her husband and the restrictive nature of royal life. She was portrayed as emotionally unstable and troublesome, but Diana revealed years later that she had grappled with postpartum depression. Speaking openly about mental health was considered a taboo within royal traditions, which shocked the public when the Princess shared this revelation.
In a similarly distressing turn of events, Diana’s second son, Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle, would face a similar ordeal later in their lives. However, they took inspiration from Diana’s pain to seek help and alter their destiny.