Despite that speculation, Kay acknowledged that events ultimately unfolded differently and said he believes William is well suited to his future role as monarch.
The claims were later discussed on the television program Good Morning Britain, where royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams offered a more cautious interpretation.
Fitzwilliams suggested that Diana may simply have been expressing a passing thought rather than making a serious prediction. He noted that Harry was only 12 years old when Diana died, making it impossible to know what kind of future role he might have developed into.
He also described both Diana and Harry as deeply emotional figures, adding that the trauma of losing his mother at such a young age had a lasting impact on the prince.
According to Fitzwilliams, the responsibilities of the monarchy are extremely demanding and high profile, and he questioned whether Harry would have been suited to such a role.
However, cultural commentator Ateh Jewel offered a more supportive perspective during the discussion. She highlighted Prince Harry’s military service and praised his decision to prioritize his family’s well-being when stepping away from royal duties.