Princess Diana Joins the Mums' Race
In a surprising move, Princess Diana shocked parents at Prince Harry's sports day in 1991 when she decided to compete in the mums' race. The former royal threw royal protocol aside and showed her fun and daring side by joining in with the annual school event.
Diana's Fearless Performance
Footage of the event captures Princess Diana walking barefoot after ditching her shoes and socks, ready to line up alongside other mums. Once the race begins, Diana goes full throttle, racing to the finish line ahead of two other moms. Although it's unclear if she finished first, her impressive performance earned her smiles and giggles from fellow school moms.
The British Public Falls in Love
Diana's fearless participation in the race gave the British public yet another reason to adore her. A video of the event, uploaded to a Diana fan account on TikTok, has garnered 1.7 million likes. Viewers praised her energy and expressed their amazement at running alongside the princess.
A Tradition for Diana
Interestingly, this wasn't the first time Princess Diana participated in the Mothers' Race. She had previously competed in 1989 and 1990 at William and Harry's pre-preparatory school, and apparently came first in 1987. Diana's passion for embracing a normal life for her and her children seems to have been passed on.
Kate and William: "Like a Normal Mom and Dad"
Following in Diana's footsteps, Kate and William are reportedly hands-on parents who never miss their children's school events. The couple is described as "like a normal mom and dad" when it comes to attending school activities at Lambrook School in Berkshire, where Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are students.
