Princess Diana was a deeply emotional person. She could be a wonderful friend and a loving mother. Diana was empathetic and generous, qualities that endeared her to the world. However, Diana had another side to her. She could dislike someone intensely and could be very harsh in her anger.

Unfortunately, Sophie, the wife of Prince Edward, fell victim to Diana’s ire. At the time, whispers circulated that Sophie was a precise copy of Diana herself. In her youth, Edward had been in love with his older brother’s wife, and he sought a partner who resembled Lady Di. The media began relentless comparisons between the two women, igniting tensions between them.

The situation was exacerbated by the fact that Sophie was a favorite of the Queen and the entire royal family, unlike Diana. The Princess’s anger was directed squarely at Sophie. Diana frequently reduced Sophie to tears, mocking her outfits and appearance. Diana referred to Edward’s fiancée as “my replacement.” Naturally, the entire royal family rallied to Sophie’s defense.

Diana faced reprimands from the Queen, the Queen Mother, and even Princess Margaret.

The latter once addressed Diana with the cutting remark, “Sophie may be simple, but you’re simply a bitch.