High-profile men pursued Princess Diana after divorce, butler reveals

High-profile and wealthy men from across the globe relentlessly pursued Princess Diana following her divorce from King Charles. The former Princess of Wales, who later died in a Paris car crash in 1997, faced constant romantic advances after formally separating from the monarch.

OK! Magazine reported that former royal butler Paul Burrell revealed details regarding the influx of suitors who attempted to contact the royal. Burrell explained that being a newly divorced princess and widely regarded as the most beautiful woman in the world created unique challenges, as men globally recognised her single status.

By the end of the summer of 1996, numerous prominent and affluent individuals began actively expressing their romantic intentions toward her. Burrell noted that these suitors continually attempted to reach her, remaining undeterred by polite rejections or frequent excuses. He witnessed first-hand the flattery and thrill of the chase from men who knew she was largely unattainable.

The increased attention significantly altered the butler's daily responsibilities inside the royal household during that period. Burrell stated that his official duties expanded to include managing telephone calls from smitten callers, highly persistent individuals, and unhappily married men trying to reach the royal.

He was tasked with identifying which callers the princess wished to speak with and which ones she preferred to avoid entirely. His role required him to determine who needed a gentle refusal and who required a firm rejection. The revelations offer insight into the intense personal pressure and persistent public interest surrounding the princess during her post-divorce life.