A Royal Throwback: Cindy Crawford Recalls Meeting Princess Diana
When Cindy Crawford’s name popped up in the latest season of Netflix’s hit series, The Crown, it stirred a wave of nostalgia for the iconic supermodel herself. In a recent Instagram post, Cindy Crawford, now 57, took her fans down memory lane to the time she met the late Princess Diana and a teenage Prince William.
In her Tuesday, December 19, Instagram post, Cindy shared a clip from the award-winning show, captioning it with a heartfelt nod to her royal encounter. "A little cameo on @thecrownnetflix," she wrote. "I still vividly remember visiting Kensington Palace to meet Diana and a teenage William (who had just discovered the 'Super Models')."
Prince Philip's Visit to Prince William: A Generational Bond Over Models
In the season 6 episode of The Crown, Prince Philip, played by the talented Jonathan Pryce, paid a visit to his grandson Prince William, portrayed by Ed McVey, at his high school. This particular scene was a delightful nod to the generational connection over iconic beauty icons.
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During the visit, Philip noticed posters of famous supermodels adorning William's walls. “Nothing to be ashamed of,” Philip remarked with a smile. “Do they have names?”
“Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, and Naomi Campbell,” William proudly responded, to which his grandfather quipped, “In my day, it was Rita Hayworth, Betty Grable, and Lana Turner.” It’s moments like these that remind us how universal the admiration for beauty truly is, transcending time and generations.
Fans React to Cindy’s Royal Mention
Cindy’s fans couldn’t help but express their delight at seeing her name mentioned in the beloved series, which aired its final five episodes on December 14. “That’s so cute,” one enthusiastic follower commented under Cindy’s post. “What a wonderful memory.”
Revisiting Cindy’s Special Day at Kensington Palace
In her Instagram Stories, Cindy, known for her role on Frasier, shared a throwback photo from her memorable meeting with Princess Diana. “I think Prince William was just starting to notice models and she thought it would be a cute surprise for him and Prince Harry,” Cindy captioned the photo, posted on her Instagram account in August 2017.
She went on to describe her initial nerves about what to wear for the occasion. But once Princess Diana entered the room, Cindy said, "it was like talking to a girlfriend." Diana's warmth and grace made the encounter unforgettable.
Prince William’s Reflection on Meeting Cindy
Prince William, now 41, also reminisced about the experience in the 2017 documentary Diana, Our Mother. “I went bright red and didn’t quite know what to say and sort of fumbled,” William admitted with a laugh. “I think I pretty much fell down the stairs on the way up. But that was a very funny memory that’s lived with me forever.”
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Remembering Diana: A Legacy of Kindness
Princess Diana tragically passed away in August 1997 following a car accident in Paris with her companion, Dodi Fayed. The poignant details of her life, including her relationship and untimely death, were depicted in seasons 5 and 6 of The Crown.
Even decades later, Cindy Crawford fondly remembers Diana as a true class act. "She was a class act and showed us all what a modern-day princess should be," Cindy wrote, paying tribute to the late royal's enduring legacy.
