Claims of Donald Trump attempting to court Princess Diana after her separation from Prince Charles have resurfaced following the 2022 release of a book by royal author Christopher Andersen. Andersen's book refutes Trump's previous assertions, stating that Trump tried to reach Diana after her 1996 divorce from King Charles.
Donald Trump has disputed these claims, stating, "لقد أعجبتني. قابلتها مرة في نيويورك بينما كنا نقف في طابور، وتصافحنا جميعا، وكانت تلك المرة الوحيدة التي قابلتها فيها. قرأت تلك القصة التي تقول إنني كنت أتصل بها أو شيئا من هذا القبيل، وكانت تلك القصة كاذبة تماما" (I liked her. I met her once in New York while we were standing in line, and we all shook hands, and that was the only time I met her. I read that story saying I was calling her or something like that, and that story was totally false). He further described such narratives as "عارية عن الصحة تماما" (totally untrue).
Flowers and Obsession
Selena Scott, a friend of Princess Diana, wrote an article in 2015 for The Sunday Times, citing People magazine, detailing what she described as Donald Trump's obsession with the Princess. Trump reportedly sent large bouquets of flowers to Kensington Palace, with each bouquet costing hundreds of British pounds. Scott stated, "أغرق ترامب ديانا في قصر كنسينغتون بباقات ضخمة من الزهور، قيمة كل باقة مئات الجنيهات الإسترلينية" (Trump deluged Diana at Kensington Palace with huge bouquets of flowers, each bouquet worth hundreds of British pounds). There were rumors at the time of Trump's strong admiration for Diana, with Scott noting, "من الواضح أن ترامب كان يرى في ديانا الزوجة المثالية التي تُعتبر بمثابة جائزة ثمينة" (Trump clearly saw Diana as the ideal wife, considered a precious prize). Scott further recounted Diana's reaction to the persistent deliveries: "مع تراكم الورود والأوركيد في شقتها، ازداد قلقها بشأن ما يجب عليها فعله. لقد بدأت تشعر وكأن ترامب يلاحقها" (As roses and orchids accumulated in her apartment, her concern about what to do increased. She began to feel as if Trump was stalking her). Diana's solution, according to Scott, was to dispose of them by "برميها في سلة المهملات" (throwing them in the bin).
Trump's Denials and Claims
Donald Trump has denied any romantic relationship with Princess Diana, stating that Selena Scott's claims regarding his pursuit of her were "completely untrue." Trump maintained he met Diana only once in New York. According to Trump, this encounter occurred while they were both in a queue, and they simply shook hands. He has consistently asserted that this was the sole occasion they met.
Despite these denials, Trump made other statements regarding a potential relationship with the Princess. He stated he would have pursued a relationship with Princess Diana and would have tested her for AIDS beforehand. In 2000, Trump also reportedly stated that he would have pursued a relationship with a royal family member "without hesitation."
Authoritative Accounts
Reports detailing Donald Trump's efforts to establish a connection with Princess Diana emerged as early as the initial years of the 1990s. These accounts have contributed to the ongoing discussion surrounding the nature of their interactions. Throughout this period, various sources have noted what they described as Trump's persistent attempts to engage with the Princess, particularly after her separation from Prince Charles. The specifics of these early efforts have been subject to renewed scrutiny in recent years, forming a significant part of the narrative regarding Trump's interest in Diana. These reports often trace back to the time before Diana's tragic death, outlining a pattern of communication and gestures attributed to Trump.
Diana's Perspective
As roses and orchids accumulated in her apartment, Princess Diana reportedly grew concerned, with Selena Scott stating, "لقد بدأت تشعر وكأن ترامب يلاحقها" (She began to feel as if Trump was stalking her). Scott advised Diana to dispose of Trump's advances by "برميها في سلة المهملات" (throwing them in the bin).