Princess Diana aide on how she 'had to pinch herself' on learning her secrets

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Princess Diana's former personal trainer, Jenni Rivett, has revealed that she used to beg the Royal not to share her secrets for a heartbreaking reason.
Rivett, 65, was by Diana's side during one of the most turbulent periods of her life, as her marriage to Prince Charles publicly crumbled.
The couple were embroiled in what was often referred to as the 'War of the Waleses', as they each tried to present their side of the story to the public during their bitter separation.
Rivett had a front-row seat to Diana's struggles during this challenging time, having worked with her for six years from 1991 until her untimely death in 1997. They were even scheduled to continue their workout sessions after Diana's planned return.
Tragically, Diana died in a car crash in Paris in August 1997 while on holiday with her then-boyfriend Dodi Fayed. The driver, who was intoxicated, crashed the car while trying to evade paparazzi, reports the Mirror. All but one passenger perished in the accident.
Rivett and Diana were set to resume their training sessions just days later, but that day never came. The South African trainer learned of her long-time client's death through a friend, and it's taken her nearly three decades to feel ready to talk about Diana and the wonderful memories they created together.
Jenni shared with the Mail Online that her bond with Diana was strong, yet there were moments she implored the Princess to hold back on sharing intimate details of her life for a heartbreakingly valid reason.
"Sometimes Diana would tell me things so personal I would ask her: 'Please don't say any more because if it ends up in the papers tomorrow, you will think it was me.'"
"I would give her the very best advice I could, yet I'd pinch myself – here I am, consultant to the Royal Family! But saying that, I knew my place. I never brought up subjects myself, I never overstepped the line, and I think she appreciated that," Jenni recounted.
She also disclosed that Diana had never aspired to the path her life took and that her true focus was on her husband and sons - Prince William and Prince Harry, who meant the world to her.
"Diana loved her boys; they were everything to her. She would have been devastated at what is going on between them today," the fitness coach remarked.
Jenni recalled the initial intimidation she felt when Diana's butler, Paul Burrell, informed her that the most famous woman in the world sought her fitness expertise.
During their thrice-weekly fitness sessions, Jenni observed Diana's transformation as she navigated through her sorrow and emerged into a newfound chapter of confidence.

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