Prince William's 'greatest tribute' to late mum Diana on her heavenly 63rd birthday

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Princess Diana was an influential public figure throughout the world whether that be for her selfless charity work and determination to make a difference or her iconic sense of style.

The late Princess of Wales, who was born on July 1 1961, would have just turned 63-years-old and would likely be celebrating with her two sons had it not been for her tragic death in a car crash in Paris in 1997.The devoted mother-of-two left behind her two children, Prince William and Prince Harry, who have fought hard over the years to not let their mother's legacy fade as they have backed some of her favourite causes.As the anniversary of Diana's birthday passes by, a leading royal expert has reflected on the personal relationship she shared with the late royal and how Prince William in particular will have dealt with marking the day, OK!

reports.Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK!: "There have been times in this past year when William has looked incredibly alone, shouldering the responsibility of being a son whose father has cancer, a husband caring for his wife as she also deals with cancer, a father of three young children...

and who has no brother or mother to turn to for a bit of TLC.Speaking of her private meetings with the princess over the years, Jennie said: "That was the phrase that Diana used so often, especially in our chats together at Kensington Palace. "She always said that she was incredibly good at giving tender loving care, and she obviously would have given that in buckets full to her darling son. "There are other members of the family who have given William all the support they can, but nothing really replaces a loving mother who will protect and guide you.Get the latest news sent straight to your